Financial Services Company Job in Lagos for a Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
A fast-growing subsidiary of one of the largest financial services group
in Africa as a result of its recent acquisition, expansion and focus on
performance excellence is seeking for a dynamic Managing Director/Chief
Executive Officer to provide exceptional service in driving the
business growth and brand equity of the institution at the management
level.
The ideal candidate must be a dynamic top executive professional who
have held equivalent position in top-tier Insurance business.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Ref No: ELOF/001
Location: Lagos
Job Purpose
- To be responsible for defining and implementing the company’s
strategy and tactical planning to ensure the company’s growth,
profitability and sustainability in the long term
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leveraging of industry contacts and previous
experience to identify new opportunities, distribution channels and
market niches
- Develop business models to secure long term business positioning.
- Attract, nurture and retain exceptional human capital teams to exceed our customers’ expectations
- Optimize returns to the shareholders through operational growth and effective capital management
- Maintain awareness of the external and internal competitive
landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers new markets and new
industry developments.
- Manage external relationships and influence industry bodies.
- People Management.
- Build internal and external strategic partnerships while
liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure the company operates in an
effective and efficient manner.
- Lead corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Achieve operational results for all key metrics in line with annual business budgets and strategic plans.
- Increase market share and take the lead in general insurance solutions in Nigeria.
Job Requirements
- First Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or other business related field
- A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. ACII, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and
Chartered Accountants (ACCA CPA (K), or other recognized certifications
- Excellence understanding of insurance business in Nigeria aria the sub-region
- Demonstrated interaction with the board and senior management teams
- A track record of unique business initiatives and customer experience strategies
- Well versed with technology solutions.
- Aged 35 years and above.
- A minimum of 10 years’ cognate, post qualification experience in
the senior management team of an Insurance company, five (5) of which
must be at Executive Director or top management level.
Competencies:
- Influencing skills at executive level
- Ability to facilitate strategic decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with technical & functional staff at all levels
- Analytical, logical thinker with good problem solving skills
- Mature outlook and upholds high standards of professional integrity.
- Results Driven
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership / people management skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's alongside with a cover letter with reference number as subject to:
[email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 1st March, 2016.