Managing Director - Asset Management

About the role

A leading asset management company based in Lagos, Nigeria, is seeking a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership and drive its next phase of growth. The role covers business growth, investment strategy and portfolio performance, expansion of assets under management, corporate governance and operational excellence. The successful candidate must be able to deliver sustainable profitability and inspire confidence among investors, clients, regulators and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's long-term strategic vision and business growth plans.
• Provide leadership across all business functions to ensure sustainable profitability and operational excellence.
• Drive investment strategy, portfolio growth and product innovation in line with market opportunities and client needs.
• Lead business development to expand the client base, assets under management and strategic partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with institutional investors, regulators, board members, shareholders and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, corporate governance standards and industry best practices.
• Mentor and develop executive and senior management teams.
• Oversee financial performance, enterprise risk management and organizational resilience.
• Represent the company at industry events, investor engagements and regulatory forums.

Required profile

• BSc/HND in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related discipline; an MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• Certifications such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS or equivalent are an added advantage.
• At least 12 years of experience in asset management, investment banking, wealth management, capital markets or financial services, including at least 7 years in a senior executive leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in growing assets under management and leading organizational transformation.
• Must already be a sponsored individual with the SEC, Nigeria, and have an extensive network with key industry stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of investment management, financial markets, risk management and the Nigerian regulatory environment.
• Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and relationship-building abilities.

The salary is within the industry bracket and negotiable. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.