Managing Directors at Bridgemead Limited

Job Description

• The Managing Director (MD) is the chief executive of the Asset Management division, responsible for vision, profitability, and governance of all investment operations.
• The MD will drive strategic growth, market positioning, and fiduciary excellence, ensuring superior returns for clients and stakeholders while safeguarding the firm’s reputation and compliance with global and local regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and strategy for GAMTL; develop and execute 3–5-year growth plans for AUM, fee yield, and product mix (retail/Institutional/Money Market/Fixed Income/Balanced funds).
• Ensure full SEC compliance (ISA 2007, SEC Rules) across fund registration, disclosures, pricing/NAV, advertising, trustee arrangements, and reporting calendars.
• Chair the Investment Committee; set/approve asset-allocation, risk budgets, and manager selection; oversee performance attribution, liquidity, and tracking-error controls.
• Expand distribution through HNI/retail networks, digital platforms, institutional mandates, PFA partnerships, other third-party channels, and synergies with GTI Securities and GTI MFB.
• Drive product development (e.g., income funds, sector/thematic/ESG funds, ETFs, structured notes compliant with SEC rules).
• Build and lead a high-performing team (Portfolio Managers, research, risk, operations, compliance, client service).
• Oversee trusteeship mandates: conduct due diligence, monitor covenants, manage events of default, and ensure robust reporting.
• Lead brand building and reputation management through thought leadership, pursuit of fund ratings, and media engagement consistent with GTI Group’s governance framework.
• Manage key external stakeholders: SEC, trustees, custodians, ratings agencies, auditors, and distribution partners
• Net AUM Growth: Target ≥ +25% YoY (comprising organic net flows ≥ +10%, with the remainder from market performance).
• Fund Performance: ≥ 60% of funds above the median of their peer group; information ratio > 0.3 on flagship funds.
• Client Retention: > 95% for institutional clients; > 90% for HNI/retail clients.
• Distribution Productivity: Secure ≥ 12 new institutional mandates; maintain ≥ 30 active distributors; achieve digital sales constituting ≥ 20% of retail inflows.
• Compliance: Zero material SEC sanctions; 100% on-time regulatory filings and NAV publications.
• Operating Efficiency: Cost-to-income ratio < 55%; OpEx per ₦ billion AUM reduced by 10% YoY.

Education Qualification

• Advanced Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; MBA and/or CFA required.
• Minimum 10 - 12 years of senior leadership in asset management, private equity, or investment banking.
• Certification in Stockbroking is a must
• Demonstrated success in growing AUM, launching new funds/products, and leading cross-border transactions.
• Strong track record of investor relations and stakeholder engagement at board and institutional levels.
• Deep knowledge of global financial markets, regulatory regimes, and risk management framework.

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Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and strategy for retail & MSME lending, low-cost deposits (CASA), agency banking, and digital channels.
• Ensure strict compliance with CBN MFB Guidelines & Prudential Standards; maintain NDIC standards, AML/CFT controls, consumer-protection frameworks, and timely regulatory returns.
• Design and manage credit programs (micro/SME, salary advances, LPO finance) with robust underwriting, credit scoring, collections, and portfolio analytics.
• Drive the digital banking roadmap (including Tiered KYC offerings, e-wallets, cards, USSD/app journeys, and fintech partnerships).
• Strengthen Asset-Liability Management (ALM) & treasury operations (liquidity buffers, interest-rate risk management, contingency funding plans).
• Lead risk governance (serving on Board Credit/Risk Committees), internal audit remediation, and cyber-security posture.
• Build a high-performance field & branch productivity culture; align incentives with responsible finance principles.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education:

• 12–15+ years in retail/MSME banking with 5+ years leading an MFB or a significant retail banking unit.
• Proven experience engaging with the CBN.
• Strong credit-risk management background; hands-on experience with digital banking rollout is highly preferred

Certifications:

• Relevant professional certifications such as CIBN, ICAN, ACCA, or other recognized financial and financial institution in qualifications are required.
• Certification in risk management or corporate governance is an advantage.