Strategy and Corporate Development Manager at KPMG International

KPMG International is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is also represented in Nigeria offering Audit, Tax and Advisory Services.

Our client, a non-Operating holding company of a leading financial services Group with commercial banking, investment banking, capital market and insurance subsidiaries has recently concluded the reorganisation of its businesses in line with regulatory requirements.

As a resuit of this re-organisation, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the following select positions within the Holding Company. The ideal candidates for these positions will be mid - senior management level staff with proven abilities and possess clear leadership potential.

Job Title: Strategy and Corporate Development Manager
Code: HOD - FS003

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will he responsible for organising Group strategy articulation process, identification and monitoring of Group synergies and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor local and global macro-environment, regulatory, industry trends and developments and distill insights for the Group.
• Coordinate the articulation and monitoring of the Group’s strategy.
• Support the Group in the evaluation and execution of mergers and acquisitions.
• Identify, define and monitor initiatives for synergy rea(isation.
• Provide support to Holding Company’s Management on other strategic issues.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, an MBA would be an advantage.
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in strategy, corporate development, mergers and acquisition or Group coordination.
• Working knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Good understanding of corporate development practices, including portfolio evaluation, business development, new market entry and growth strategies.
• Good knowledge of the local and global economic dynamics, including trends and key drivers of change.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send applications which include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information, Applicant’s updated curriculum vitae, Copies of relevant credentials and certificates. to: [email protected] , with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.

Note: All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.