Jobs at Bridgemead Consulting

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute branch business strategies to achieve set financial targets.
• Drive deposit mobilization, credit growth, and revenue diversification initiatives.
• Expand the branch’s customer base and market share through proactive marketing and partnerships.
• Promote cross-selling of bank products and services to enhance customer value.
• Supervise loan processing, disbursement, monitoring, and recovery activities.
• Maintain a healthy loan portfolio by ensuring PAR (Portfolio at Risk) remains below 5%.
• Enforce compliance with credit policies, risk assessment standards, and CBN regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational and credit risks across branch activities.
• Oversee all daily branch operations, including cash management, account opening, and service delivery.
• Ensure strict adherence to AML/CFT, KYC, and other regulatory and internal control standards.
• Implement and monitor operational policies to ensure efficiency and accountability.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and stakeholders to maintain a positive compliance record.
• Lead, coach, and develop branch staff to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review targets, performance gaps, and improvement plans.
• Support HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, appraisal, and discipline.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure excellent customer service delivery and prompt resolution of complaints.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key customers and community stakeholders.
• Track branch financial performance and prepare timely weekly and monthly reports.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions to achieve set goals.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and digital transformation.

Key Performance Indicators

• Loan Portfolio Growth – Achieve ≥ 90% of annual branch loan disbursement target while maintaining quality lending standards.
• Portfolio at Risk (PAR >30 days) – Maintain PAR ≤ 5% of total loan portfolio.
• Deposit Mobilization – Achieve ≥ 90% of monthly and annual deposit mobilization targets.
• Profitability – Ensure the branch meets or exceeds its monthly and annual profitability targets.
• Customer Retention Rate – Maintain ≥ 85% customer retention through excellent service and relationship management.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance – Ensure 100% compliance with CBN regulations, internal policies, and audit standards.
• Internal Control Effectiveness – Maintain > 90% compliance in all internal control and audit reviews.
• Operational Efficiency – Ensure all customer transactions (loans, deposits, withdrawals) are processed within established turnaround times (<5 minutes for cash transactions).
• Delinquency Management – Achieve ≥ 95% loan recovery on performing accounts and manage delinquent accounts effectively.
• Financial Reporting Accuracy – Ensure ≥ 99% accuracy in daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports.
• Reporting Timeliness – Submit all required reports (financial, operations, risk) 100% on or before deadline.
• Risk Management & Mitigation – Maintain > 90% adherence to risk management protocols across all products and services

Qualifications and Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA is an added advantage).
• Must have 5–7 years of banking experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of banking operations, credit management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Key Skills:

• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Executive Leadership & Team Management
• Effective Communication & Presentation
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
• Change Management & Adaptability
• Change & Transformation Leadership
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
• Time Management & Organization
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Confidentiality & Discretion
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Leadership and team management
• Business development and negotiation
• Risk assessment and compliance oversight
• Customer-centric mindset
• Communication and problem-solving skills

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Role Context and Purpose

• The Executive Assistant – Program, Strategy & Business Development is a high-trust, senior role functioning at the level of a Program Manager / Strategic Advisor to a prominent business leader with interests spanning business, development, and institutional engagement.
• This role is designed for an exceptional individual who can operate as a strategic extension of the Executive, thinking critically, representing interests thoughtfully, and helping translate vision into viable frameworks, programs, and growth opportunities. While part of the role involves supporting a high-level civic and economic initiative connected to heritage-led economic development, this represents only one stream of a broader mandate.
• The Executive Assistant will also play a critical role in strategy formulation, business development support and executive decision support across the Executive’s wider portfolio.
• This is not a conventional EA role. It requires sound judgment, strategic intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and the confidence to engage credibly in senior, complex environments.

Expanded Key Responsibilities
Framework Development & Heritage-Led Strategy:

• Strategic Framework Design: Support the Executive in designing and articulating frameworks that translate vision into economically viable, institutionally sound programs and initiatives, including initiatives tied to heritage-led economic development.
• Program Architecture & Execution: Co-develop structured programs that link economic relevance, cultural heritage and stakeholder value creation, while tracking milestones, deliverables, and action points to ensure momentum, and accountability.
• Heritage-Led Economic Strategy: Assist in developing models that generate tangible economic impact through heritage, identity, and institutional influence, including strategies for sustainability and long-term relevance.
• Strategic Documentation: Prepare concept notes, strategy papers, briefing documents, talking points, and executive summaries to support executive decision-making and program implementation.

Branding, Identity & Strategic Positioning:

• Visual & Strategic Identity: Work closely with the Executive to define the overarching look, tone, and narrative of initiatives and institutions. Brand Asset Development: Coordinate the creation of logos, visual assets, and positioning frameworks in collaboration with designers and partners.
• Messaging & Quality Oversight: Ensure consistency, credibility, and cultural sensitivity across all outward-facing communications and materials.

Stakeholder Engagement & High-Level Coordination:

• Senior-Level Engagement: Engage with senior stakeholders, traditional authorities, professionals, partners, and advisors with diplomacy and clarity.
• Meeting Participation: Attend high-level meetings, accurately document discussions, resolutions, and action points, and drive structured follow-up.
• Protocol & Sensitivity Management: Navigate political, cultural, and institutional dynamics with discretion and emotional intelligence.
• Alignment & Consensus Building: Support alignment across diverse interests while protecting institutional credibility and the Executive’s position.

Strategy & Business Development Support

• Strategic Opportunity Identification: Support the Executive in identifying new opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives aligned with long-term goals.
• Business Development Enablement: Assist with market intelligence, partner research, pitch materials, and strategic positioning.
• Strategic Trend Analysis: Monitor emerging trends, opportunities, and threats across sectors relevant to business and other initiatives. Translate trends into actionable insights or recommendations for the Executive.
• Cross-Portfolio Thinking: Apply strategic thinking across the Executive’s diverse business and non-commercial engagements.

Executive Support & Trusted Advisory

• Strategic Thought Partnership: Act as a thinking partner, helping refine ideas, test assumptions, and translate strategy into action.
• Representation & Judgment: Serve as a credible proxy for the Executive when required, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Handle sensitive information, relationships, and discussions with absolute professionalism.
• Institutional Memory: Maintain continuity, documentation, and context across engagements, programs, and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, History, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, Communications, or any related field.
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Strategy, Development Studies, History, or an MBA is a strong advantage.
• Additional training in program management, strategy, branding, governance, or institutional development is desirable.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, executive advisory, institutional development, or business development roles.
• Proven experience working closely with senior leaders or principals in complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to design frameworks, programs, or initiatives from concept through execution.
• Experience in research, documentation, and high-level stakeholder engagement.
• Experience operating in culturally sensitive, politically nuanced, or high-stakes contexts is highly desirable.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong strategic thinking, program design, and execution capability.
• Excellent writing skills for briefs, strategy papers, and executive communications.
• Familiarity with branding, narrative development, and positioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools (Asana, Notion, Trello, etc.).

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to think strategically while executing operationally.
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving mandates.
• Calm, confident presence in senior-level settings.
• Highly organized, proactive, and dependable.
• Must be tech savvy.

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Role Context and Purpose

• This role exists to provide high-level, numerically rigorous, and operationally proactive support to a serial entrepreneur with diverse business interests spanning finance, audit, real estate, and strategic investments.
• The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted extension of the principal, responsible for ensuring that financial data, schedules, and operational tasks are handled with precision, foresight, and discretion.
• The position is intended for an individual who is exceptionally strong with numbers, grounded in accounting principles, and capable of applying analytical reasoning across multiple domains.
• Beyond traditional administrative support, this role requires someone who can anticipate needs, streamline complex workflows, and leverage technology and AI tools to enhance efficiency, all while maintaining accuracy and trustworthiness in a fast-paced, informal working environment.
• Success in this role depends on cognitive rigor, proactive judgment, and the ability to operate independently, delivering value consistently across all engagements and contributing meaningfully to the smooth functioning of multiple business operations.

Key Responsibilities 
Executive, Administrative G Operational Support

• Manage complex calendars, schedules, meetings, and engagements across multiple business interests, ensuring optimal prioritization and time efficiency.
• Serve as a primary coordination point for information flow, ensuring that the Principal receives clear, structured, and relevant inputs.
• Prepare detailed meeting materials including agendas, briefing notes, financial summaries, talking points, and follow-up action trackers.
• Handle correspondence, documentation, and communication with a high level of professionalism, clarity, and discretion.
• Coordinate travel logistics, engagements, and time-sensitive commitments with accuracy and foresight.
• Act as a gatekeeper, filtering, prioritizing, and escalating matters based on urgency, risk, and impact.

Accounting G Financial Discipline:

• Apply sound accounting principles in the handling, organisation, and presentation of financial information.
• Support day-to-day accounting activities including expense tracking, invoice review, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Assist in preparing financial schedules, summaries, and working papers for management review, audits, and external engagements.
• Maintain structured, traceable, and auditable financial records across activities and ventures.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, proactively identifying discrepancies or anomalies.
• Support audit-related documentation and ensure financial information is readily accessible and properly organized.

Numerical Analysis, Data Management G Decision Support:

• Work confidently and accurately with large volumes of numerical, financial, and performance data.
• Analyze figures, trends, and variances to support informed executive decision-making.
• Build and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and financial models where required.
• Produce clear, concise numerical summaries, dashboards, and reports for executive review.
• Ensure absolute numerical integrity across all reports, submissions, and presentations.

Technology, AI G Process Optimization:

• Leverage AI tools, automation platforms, and digital systems to enhance productivity, accuracy, and speed.
• Use spreadsheets, financial software, and productivity tools at an advanced level.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting quality through technology.
• Maintain structured digital filing systems and secure documentation repositories.
• Stay informed on emerging tools that can improve executive and financial operations.

Research, Coordination G Problem Solving:

• Conduct in-depth research on finance-related, operational, and strategic topics as required.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, decision-ready briefs and summaries.
• Coordinate with internal teams, service providers, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate operational, financial, and scheduling risks and propose practical solutions proactively.
• Handle ad-hoc, high-priority requests with speed, accuracy, and discretion.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Accounting, Statistics, Banking & Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• ICAN qualification (Associate level or above) is mandatory.
• 2-3 years experience in accounting, audit support, finance, or finance-heavy executive support roles is a strong advantage.
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and numerical analysis.
• Proven ability to work with precision and confidence in numbers-intensive environments.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel / Google Sheets) and financial documentation.
• Extremely tech-savvy, with 2-3 years of practical working knowledge of AI tools, automation platforms, and modern productivity systems.
• Having a parent with an accounting or finance background is an added advantage, but not a requirement.
• Comfortable working in an informal, high-expectation entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities.
• No more than 28 years of age.

Core Attributes and Competencies:

• Numerical Discipline: A deep, instinctive respect for numbers, logic, and financial accuracy.
• The candidate is uncomfortable with assumptions, approximations, or unchecked figures and naturally validates information before acting.
• Judgment G Accountability: Strong decision awareness, knowing when to escalate, when to verify, and when to act independently.
• Takes personal responsibility for outcomes, errors, and corrections.
• Precision Under Pressure: Maintains accuracy and clarity even when timelines are tight or priorities shift. Understands that in finance-related matters, correctness is non-negotiable.
• Professional Maturity in Informality: Operates with seriousness, boundaries, and discretion despite an informal working style. Understands that trust and proximity require higher standards, not lower ones.
• Cognitive Strength G Endurance: Sustains focus across dense information, repetitive numerical review, and high mental load without decline in quality.

Contract Structure and Performance Expectation:

• Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract.
• Renewal: Performance-based and discretionary, contingent on meeting agreed expectations.
• Evaluation: Progress and contributions will be reviewed before contract completion to determine renewal eligibility.
• Flexibility: Working arrangements are informal and may adapt according to operational needs.

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Job Objectives

• As a Senior Associate, you are expected to demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills, with well developed interpersonal and business-oriented capabilities.
• The role requires an open-minded, proactive, and solution-driven approach to work.
• You will work closely with team members to manage and sustain the Firm’s existing business portfolio, report directly to the Managing Partner, and provide leadership in driving the achievement of the Firm’s strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilties

• Communication & Reporting: Report directly to the Managing Partner on all firm activities, matters, and key developments.
• Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research to support the firm’s cases, transactions, publications, clients, and internal teams.Business Development: Contribute actively to the firm’s growth by identifying and securing new clients, originating and managing transactions, proposing strategic business initiatives across departments, and pursuing cross-selling opportunities.
• Client Engagement: Interface with clients in line with the firm’s policies to provide updates and address concerns, under the guidance and direction of the Managing Partner.
• Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, scheme documents, trust deeds, and prospectuses, and provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, business combinations, and corporate restructuring.
• Case & Transaction Management: Manage and oversee assigned cases and transactions under the Managing Partner’s direction, including drafting legal documents, opinions, contracts, correspondence, originating processes, motions, pleadings, addresses, and other required legal documents.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Legal Research & Advisory Quality – Accuracy, depth, and timeliness of legal opinions.
• Case & Transaction Management – Effective handling and delivery of assigned cases and transactions.
• Transaction Execution & Documentation – Quality of drafting, review, and negotiation of documents.
• Client Relationship Management – Responsiveness, professionalism, and client satisfaction.
• Business Development Contribution – Origination of clients, revenue growth, and cross-selling initiatives.
• Court, Tribunal & ADR Performance – Quality and effectiveness of representation.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship – Mentoring of junior lawyers and contribution to team success.
• Company Secretarial & Governance Support – Timely and accurate secretarial deliverables.
• Professional Conduct & Compliance – Adherence to ethics, policies, and accountability standards.
• Nominees Development: Supervise the coordination and implementation of structured training programs for company Nominees, including the development of training modules and oversight of program delivery.
• Court & ADR Appearances: Represent clients, either independently or as part of a legal team, in court, tribunal, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Company Secretarial Services: Supervise and support the Company Secretary in delivering timely and efficient company secretarial services, including meeting notices, preparation, conduct of meetings, and accurate minute-taking.
• Legal Advisory: Analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic advice to clients, including corporate advisory on company law, regulatory compliance, filings, and governance matters.
• Client Meetings & Negotiations: Attend client meetings and support negotiations, settlements, and agreement finalization on behalf of clients.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Legal Team to achieve successful and timely outcomes forn clients.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior lawyers, review work output, and support professional development within the firm.
• Other Duties: Perform any other related responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Partner.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from a recognized university.
• Master of Laws (LL.M) in Corporate, Commercial, or Business Law.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 – 10 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm, corporate legal department, or advisory practice.
• Experience in handling corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Proven track record in managing cases, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to business development is highly desirable

Professional Certitication:

• Admission to the Bar (B.L / Call to Bar) or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in Corporate Governance, Compliance, or Project Management.

Core Competencies and Skills
Technical Skills:

• Corporate & Commercial Law Expertise: Deep knowledge of company law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, shareholder agreements, trust deeds, and related corporate documentation.
• Legal Drafting & Documentation: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, legal opinions, pleadings, resolutions, and transaction documents.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, statutory requirements, and compliance obligations applicable to corporate entities and financial institutions.
• Transaction Structuring & Execution: Ability to structure, manage, and execute complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, business combinations, and restructurings.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Experience in handling court cases, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including preparation of pleadings, motions, and legal strategy.
• Research & Analytical Skills: Competence in conducting in-depth legal research, interpreting laws, regulations, and case precedents to provide actionable advice.
• Company Secretarial & Governance Skills: Knowledge of company secretarial practices, statutory filings, regulatory reporting, and governance frameworks.
• Project & Case Management: Ability to manage multiple cases, transactions, and deadlines simultaneously while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Client Management: Skills in relationship management, cross-selling legal services, and providing strategic advisory support.
• Technology Proficiency: Competent in legal research tools, document management systems, MS Office Suite, and other relevant software for legal and administrative workflows.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to guide, mentor, and motivate junior lawyers and team members to achieve high performance.
• Effective Communication: Clear, concise, and professional verbal and written communication with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analyze complex legal and business issues to provide practical, solution-oriented advice.
• Time & Priority Management: Ability to manage multiple cases, transactions, and deadlines efficiently without compromising quality.
• Interpersonal Skills: Build strong professional relationships internally and externally, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Adaptability & Open-Mindedness: Flexible approach to new challenges, regulations, client needs, and evolving work priorities.
• Negotiation & Influencing: Skillful negotiation with clients, counterparties, and internal teams to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Professionalism & Integrity: Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and accountability in all work and interactions.
• Decision-Making Under Pressure: Make informed, confident decisions in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations.
• Client-Focused Mindset: Prioritize client satisfaction while balancing firm objectives and compliance requirements.