MD/Chief Executive Officer at Africa Strategy Advisers

Job Description

Our client is a leading wealth and asset management company focused on managing traditional and alternative investments on a national scale and is fully SEC Licensed to provide Fund/Portfolio Management services.

The company is looking to hire an experienced and driven Managing Director to effectively direct and control all operational functions and give strategic guidelines in ensuring that the company becomes a leading player in the asset management space in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities are to

• Design and execute both short term and long-term strategic road maps for the business especially the towards the achievement of  Assets Under Management (AUM) target of the business.
• Lead the identification of target market segments and develop appropriate investment management products for growth.
• Ensure the management of a well-bonded team to achieve optimum performance.
• Generally, see to the smooth and profitable running of the operations of the firm in order to meet the company’s targeted financial liquidity goals/objectives.
• Have primary responsibility for the company’s business development, client acquisition, and AUM growth.
• See that the day-to-day activities and affairs of the company are appropriately managed and define appropriate performance metrics*
• Formulate policies and propose actions that lead to the creation of value for all stakeholders of the company.
• Develop and recommend to the Board annual business plans, capital and operating plans, and budgets that support the company’s long-term plan and strategies.
• Oversee the company’s achievement and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive position within the asset management sub-industry.
• Take steps to build an effective management team below the level of the CEO, and oversee the company’s action plan for management’s development and succession.
• Manage relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and other partners
• Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board.
• Participate in other Executive Management Committees and other related tasks

Required Qualifications/Skills/Competencies

• BSc or BA with a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper Division).
• An MBA or any other related professional qualification is an advantage
• Must be SEC registered as a sponsored individual
• Minimum of 12 years diverse experience with at least 5 years in the Investment Management or Investment Banking
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Capital Markets and SEC rules and regulations
• Leadership: Inspires and leads others towards high levels of performance.
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Ability to analyze complex policy issues, draw correct conclusions, and articulate a clear and focused policy to wide and diverse audiences.
• Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and commercial enterprises to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Strategy Formulation: Ability to (a) to take a broad-based view of issues and events, and understand their longer-term impact or wider implications and (b) translate strategies into strategic and operational activities
• Good product development and portfolio management capabilities.
• Business Development: Strong selling and broad business development skills.