Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Aug 7, 2018

Job Description

We are searching for a dynamic and experienced leader to lead a financial services institution located in Lagos
The ideal candidate for this position has a proven track record for effective team management and hands-on, results- oriented leadership
The candidate must have executive presence and the ability to successfully coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Job Details

Executive-level candidate required to be the CEO of a financial institution in Lagos, Nigeria.
The role is a long term contract of 3 years and would be responsible for helping to coordinate efforts to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategy development and program management for the organization: Develop strategies and coordinate the overall organization to successful implementation of all initiatives.
Lead the organization’s Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate all stakeholder activities related to the mandate of the financial institution
Be the communication and thought leader for the financial institution: Lead communications to the institution’s board members and the public on progress made by institution
Ensure prudent financial management, clear accountability and transparency of the organization’s operations
Be “hands-on with track record of successful large-scale program management experience and strong emotional intelligence
Work effectively under direction of the board members to deliver the Organization’s Mandate.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum of a B.Sc. Degree
Advanced Degree (e.g. MBA, M.Sc, Ph.D, etc) is an added advantage
Membership of professional organizations (e.g. ACIB, etc.).is a plus

Experience Required:

Track record of impact in large scale transformation program (e.g. M&A integration, industry wide program execution, large scale product development and rollout, etc.)
Track record of successfully coordinating multi-stakeholders towards a common objective
Track record of successfully building relationships with Regulators, government officials and international bodies
Track record of successfully running an entity or large Business Unit or division, with P&L/Large Budget responsibility
Experience in financial services, wide scale distribution and/or digital product development
Experience serving on a board is a plus
Experience in driving/supporting financial inclusion initiatives is a plus.

Skills and Competencies Needed:

Program management skills, including work planning structuring and monitoring
Broad knowledge/understanding of digital financial services and consumer distribution
External recognition and/or contribution to industry bodies/committers/conferences/journals, etc. in previous roles
Strategic reasoning.
Personality Traits:
Executive Presence, Results orientation, Conscientiousness, Global mindset, Problem solver, Collaborative, Emotional intelligence, Tenacity, Track record of integrity with no record of financial infraction or litigation.

Apply via :

Applicants should send their CV’s (in Word or PDF Format only) to: CEOrecruitment@cibng.org The e-mail should have the subject “CEO Role”. 

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