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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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