MANAGING DIRECTOR

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the performance and day-to-day management in accordance with the stated objective and vision as approved by the board of directors in the company.
• Development and implementation of annual business plan, including the development and implementation of the long-term growth plan of the company.
• Responsible for organizing and ensuring an appropriate management structure, including adequate risk and control system and procedures appropriate for the portfolios under management
• Ensure proper segregation of duties, delegated authority and defined arears of responsibility.
• Shall represent externally in matters falling within the scope of the responsibilities, and subject to the DOA, can enter into agreements and make commitment externally.
• Monitors and reports achievements, ensure steady and continuous growth of Assets Under Management (AUM).
• Supervise and oversee the conceptualization and implementation of products development strategy in order to meet clients’ requests, drive profitability and manage competition.
• Build a strong client relationship, manage client expectations and provide clients with investment advice and financial planning solution.
• Formulate policies and propose actions that lead to the creation of value for all stakeholders of the company.
• Represent organization networking and business development activities, strengthening the organization’s reputation in asset and trust management.
• Establish internal guideline to support the integration of social, environmental and corporate governance issues into the investment
• Oversee the company’s achievement and maintenance of satisfactory competitive position within the asset management sub-industry oversee the company’s active plan for management’s development and succession.
• Perform other functions/roles that may be assigned by the board.

KEY COMPETENCES

• Business Development: Strong selling and broad business development skills
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and commercial enterprises to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Ability 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
• Demonstrates an 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 decision and actions
• Experience in working with Governance Boards of Directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MBA or a post graduate qualification in Banking related discipline, Finance and Management;
• A minimum of 15 years 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;
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.