Managing Director at Maurice Xandra Solutions

JOB SUMMARY

Our Client in the Finance industry is seeking to hire a Managing Director to provide leadership in planning, developing, and monitoring the organisation's strategies in order to ensure that the organisation achieves its goals and delivers on the vision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide performance reports to the Board, Shareholders, Auditors and Regulators.
• Responsible for providing strategic direction for the organisation.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders; internal (within the Group) and external (regulatory bodies, shareholders) to ensure that the overall goals of the organisation are achieved.
• Review product development process and outcomes for products under development.
• Articulate programs for exploitation of new business opportunities. Ensuring the sustenance and deepening the existing relationships.
• Direct human and material resources of the company effectively and efficiently.
• Promote the corporate identity and public image of the company (brand management).
• Meet with clients, prospects, and/or intermediaries to sell the organisation's products and services.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities with a view of ensuring the organisation abides by all statutory regulations.
• To ensure strict financial controls and reporting practices within the organization to meet regulatory and legal requirements.
• Provide support with negotiations and closing commitments where required.
• Keep up to date with financial news, trends, and highs and lows in the market that can impact the organisation’s activities.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline, MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting required Minimum Experience
• 7 years stock broking experience of which at least five (5) must have been at a strategic management level.

Professional Membership

• Chartered membership of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers required.
• An Authorized Dealing Clerk of The Exchange
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Core Skills
•  Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• The ideal candidate must be tech-savvy with the ability to drive a stock brokerage business using modern technology
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Change management.
• Business and financial competence requirements acumen.
• Communication & Presentation
• Negotiation

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Ability to meet set income targets for the period under review
• Budget to actual variance.
• Value of business transactions.
•  Quantity and quality of initiated partnerships
• Organisational performance on identified indices