Non-Executive Director - Corporate Finance & Investment

About the role

A client is appointing a Non-Executive Director focused on corporate finance and investment to join its Board of Directors in Lagos, Nigeria. The role suits a highly respected executive with extensive experience in corporate finance, investment management, capital raising, financial strategy, investor relations and business growth. It reports to the Chairman of the Board, works hybrid (physical and virtual board meetings), and offers negotiable compensation subject to board approval.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to the Board and Executive Management, and promote high standards of corporate governance, accountability and ethical leadership.
• Contribute to the formulation, review and execution of the organisation's long-term strategy, and review Board proposals and investment opportunities.
• Advise on corporate finance, investment strategy, capital structure and financial sustainability, including M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
• Evaluate major investment proposals on commercial viability, financial returns and risks, and support capital allocation decisions.
• Support institutional fundraising and capital mobilisation, and build relationships with institutional investors, DFIs, family offices, commercial banks and strategic partners.
• Review financial performance, budgets, forecasts and business plans, and advise on profitability, liquidity and investment returns.
• Monitor strategic, financial, operational and investment risks and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the organisation at Board-level engagements, investor meetings and industry forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Law or a related discipline; MBA or other postgraduate qualification highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIS, CIBN, ICAN or ACCA are an added advantage.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive executive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate finance, investment management, investment banking, financial advisory, asset management, private equity, venture capital, banking and financial services or real estate investment.
• Proven track record in corporate finance strategy, capital raising, financial planning and analysis, strategic partnerships, investor relations, business expansion and value creation.
• Previous Board or Non-Executive Director experience highly desirable.

Required skills

• Corporate finance, investment strategy and financial modelling
• Capital raising and fund mobilisation
• Investment portfolio management and financial performance management
• Corporate governance and enterprise risk management
• Strategic leadership, board governance and investor relations

Candidates apply by sending an updated CV by email, with "Non-Executive Director - Corporate Finance & Investment" as the subject; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.