Managing Director, Asset Management & Trust Limited at GTI Group

The ideal candidate will be saddled with the coordination of the overall business activities and operational structure of the company.

• Monitor and report achievements, ensure steady and continuous growth of Assets Under Management (AUM),
• Ensure the management of a well bonded team to achieve optimum performance and
• 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;
• 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 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 active plan for management’s development and succession;
• Key Competencies
• Business Development: Demonstrably strong selling and broad business development skills
• 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 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
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes: Demonstrates an indepth knowledge of, and experience in, local and national government, business and industry processes and decision-making, and constitutional and accountability principles related to the machinery of government
• Interpersonal Style: Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions
• Governance/Management: Experience in working with Governance Boards of Directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.

    Qualification & Experience

Not less than 15 years cognate experience in Asset/Wealth Management or similar roles. Possession of post graduate certification and any of the professional qualifications like ACA/ACIS/CFA/MBA with experience in business strategy development, sales & marketing, product development and leadership skills are strongly required.