MD/CEO at Pishon and Brooks Advisory Services

JOB SUMMARY:    

• The MD/CEO shall be responsible for developing business strategies, managing executive teams, representing the company to stakeholders, and ensuring the company achieves its goals and financial objectives, reporting directly to the board of directors

RESPONSBILITIES

SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE BOARD 

• Responsible for providing the Board with the information it needs to carry out its responsibilities in a proper, appropriate, and timely manner.
• Keeps the Board regularly and adequately provided with the day-to-day activities of the Company and of any changes in business strategy, risk strategy/risk appetite, the Company’s performance and financial condition, breaches of risk limits or compliance rules, internal control failures, legal or regulatory concerns and issues raised as a result of the Company’s whistleblowing procedures.
• Spearheads the strategic planning process; i.e. prepare and advise the Board on options to improve the future strategic position of the Company and constantly explore and exploit business opportunities.

STRATEGY, DIRECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY 

• Provides the Company-wide leadership and attracts talented human capital that will support the Company’s mission and vision.
• Leads and implements the Company’s strategic plans in line with the direction, business strategies, risk management systems, risk culture, processes and controls set out by the Board.
• Shall target and expand the growth in business levels, the customer base of the Company in line with the Company’s strategy and vision as approved by the Board from time to time. The CEO shall ensure that the long-term plans are being followed thoroughly.
• Establishes a management structure that promotes accountability and transparency across the Company.
• Provides oversight of the management team and ensures that the Company’s activities are consistent with the business strategy, risk appetite and the policies approved by the Board.
• Shall introduce new innovative products, enhance operational efficiency and ensure that the requirements and / or expectations of both external and internal customers and other stakeholders are fulfilled.
• Proactively plan and lead initiatives aimed at ensuring that the Company has adequate capital, funding, liquidity and other resources required to meet its medium- and long-term goals.
• Builds, protects and enhance the Company’s brand value and visibility.
• Develop and uphold the Company’s culture and mission/vision. Implement strategic plans by working with senior stakeholders. Evaluate and track the success of the company in reaching its goals.
• The MD/CEO shall be responsible for hiring or terminating individual employee. Responsible for building and overseeing the executive leadership team who, in turn, hires and oversees upper and middle management within their divisions.

COMPLIANCE, RISK AND CONTROL 

• The MD/CEO ensures that the policies spelt out by the Board are implemented within the risk tolerance / appetite levels set out by the Board and that the risk culture and internal control framework are adequately implemented and communicated at all levels;
• Ensures that all staff operates within strict accordance with the Company’s standards and policies, including its Code of Ethics, corporate governance, environmental, safety and health policies and that they are fully aware on issues of compliance, particularly on AML and KYC issues.
• Ensures that the Company complies with all the relevant and other applicable laws in the lawful and ethical execution of its operations.
• The MD/CEO shall be conversant with the state of internal control, the prevailing legislation as well as current issues impinging the financial sector.

COMMUNICATION 

• The MD/CEO is the figurative head of the organization that communicates with stockholders, government entities and the general public:
• Maintains regular contact with the Chairperson of the Board on all important and strategic issues of the Company and act as a direct liaison between the Board and the Management.
• Communicates effectively with all of the Company’s stakeholders and the public as and when required and ensures the integrity of all public disclosures made by the Company.
• The MD/CEO maintains top level relationships with each of the Company’s regulators and government agencies.

SKILLS             

• Must have relevant technical skills
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent Organizational Skills and Report writing skills
• High level of Integrity, Tenacity and Commitment
• Problem solving, negotiation and strong decision making skills
• Good Relationship and time management
• Ability to work independently

QUALIFICATION

• Must have a first degree (Bsc/HND) in any related discipline and/or professional qualifications in finance related discipline
• Possession of CIBN certification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in finance related function
• Must have demonstrated knowledge in Fintech business