MANAGING DIRECTOR

Job Summary

Our client in Asset Management is looking to hire a Managing Director. The ideal candidate is required to successfully oversee and coordinate all operational tasks while also providing strategic guidance to ensure that the organization achieves its goals.

Job Details

• 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).
• Supervise and oversee the conceptualization and implementation of product development strategy to meet clients’ requests, drive profitability and manage competition.
• Ensure the management of a well-bonded team to achieve optimum performance.
• Generally, see to the smooth and profitable running of the firm's operations to meet the company’s targeted financial liquidity goals/objectives.
• Have primary responsibility for the company’s business development, clients’ 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 a 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.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with extant rules, regulations, laws, pronouncements, etc.
• Perform other functions/roles that may be assigned by the Board.

Key Competencies:

• Business Development: 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:
  • to take a broad-based view of issues and events, and understand their longer-term impact or wider implications and
  • translate strategies into strategic and operational activities
• Effective communication skill
• Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes: Demonstrates in-depth 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 decisions and actions
• Governance/Management: Experience working with Governance Boards of Directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of work experience in the Finance industry of which at least 7 years must be in Asset management at a Senior management level
• Demonstrably strong Asset Management background.
• MBA or post-graduate qualification in Banking related discipline, Finance and Management;
• Membership in relevant professional bodies

About Company

Andersen in Nigeria

https://ng.andersen.com/

Our recruitment process is an important component of creating the Andersen in Nigeria culture. We dedicate considerable resources to finding the most talented professionals; individuals who are high achievers and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where their input is appreciated and rewarded. In line with Andersen's core value of stewardship: to hire the best and the brightest and invest in our people to ensure that legacy, we desire to ensure that key roles are filled by best-in-class talent with the requisite skills and experience. Our people are our greatest asset. It is our people, and their expertise, that set us apart. From day one, you will be assigned a "buddy" to guide you through the ins and outs of daily life at Andersen. You will also have a mentor who will work with you on your professional development, career goals, and career path at Andersen. We invest in our people and our people are invested in us.