Leading Edge Consulting Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Group Executive Director – Services, Head-Asset Management

Leading Edge Consulting Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Group Executive Director – Services, Head-Asset Management

THE CLIENT:

Our client is a notable Group in the Financial Services Sector. Following its successful re-engineering, it seeks to strengthen it top management through the recruitment of seasoned and competent individuals to fill the positions below:

POST TITLE:   Group Executive Director – Services

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position reports to the Group Managing Director and is responsible for developing the Group’s asset capabilities and provision of effective leadership to the support services division.
• Effective performance in this role will require cumulative and specialized experience gathered from business, operations and functional management. 
• The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the supervision of Finance & Accounts Human Resources, Legal, Corporate Affairs and Facilities Management functions.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a good First Degree in Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance or allied areas.
• A Masters Degree in Business Administration or MBA in Finance is required.
• The ideal candidate must be a member of relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of a minimum of 15 years cumulative work experience in business, operations and functional management, out of which at least 7 years should be in a Senior Management position in a financial services industry.
• Possession of sound knowledge of business strategy as well as the ability to exercise good judgemnt
• Must demonstrate capacity to provide direction even while working co-operatively with others, in a team environment.

POST TITLE:   Head-Asset Management

This is a top management position which reports to the Group Managing Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing all the activities of Asset Management to achieve efficient returns.
• He/she will design and implement a robust and integrated asset management service delivery model for the company, establish suitable mutual funds for direct marketing; identify third party asset management opportunities and manage the relationship on a continuous basis; provide risk management advisory and implementation plans and develop structured investment products, among other functions.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a good First degree (B.sc) in Economics, Finance or allied areas plus a Masters degree in Finance or an MBA (Financial Management Option)
• Be a member of relevant professional bodies
• Minimum of 12 years cognate experience in the finance industry with particular focus on banking, financial markets and asset management, of which at least 5 years must in management position.
• Possession of sound knowledge of business strategy as well as the ability to exercise good judgment, initiative and discretion at all times
• The ideal candidate must be an experienced  executive who will be able to creatively deploy innovative solutions to meet changing situation
• He/she must be able to provide effective leadership, train and mentor staff
• Must have proven management, analytical, organizational and accounting skills.

SALARY/REMUNERATION: These positions attract competitive remuneration and perquisites

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Suitable candidates should send their applications and comprehensive curriculum vitae (containing functional email addresses and mobile telephone numbers) as well as evidence of their current remuneration on or before 13^th July, 2011 to: leadingedge@cobranet.org or you may apply via www.careersafrique.com or  by courier to:

The Director-MCS,

Leading Edge Consulting,

202, Awolowo Road-3^rd Floor,

Ikoyi, Lagos.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.