Chief Executive Officer at Vaste Finance

Vaste Finance is a financial institution committed to providing innovative and accessible financial solutions tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses in Nigeria. With a strong foundation built on trust, reliability, and exceptional customer service, we are your trusted partner in achieving financial success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer shall:

• Be fully responsible for managing and coordinating the entire business. He/she shall be accountable to and report directly to the Board of Directors and be answerable to them.
• Drive the institution's Vision and Mission, provide strategic direction for thebusiness, and endeavour to meet and surpass performance targets set from time to time.
• Develop and present to the Board the Bank's strategic business plan, including preparing the annual budget, monitoring performance, and driving overall business performance.
• Provide regular reports on the overall performance to the Board of Directors, presenting actuals against budget (either monthly, quarterly, or on an ad hoc basis as required).
• Effectively manage relationships with the customers, communities in the operational environment, staff members, Regulatory Authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and motivation to all staff, being responsible for developing the human capital and encouraging continuous learning.
• Undertake regular performance appraisals/evaluations of staff and present a comprehensive report to the Board at least bi-annually.
• Ensure accurate and timely/prompt rendition of all required statutory reports, including regular Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) returns.
• Undertake other tasks or assignments as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Any other duties or responsibilities typical of the Chief Executive of a financial institution not specifically outlined in this document.

Requirements

• A Degree in Social Sciences or any other related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification experience, out of which at least five (5) must be in the financial services industry, and at least three (3) at the senior management level.
• Must have undergone the Microfinance Certification Programme and obtained a Certificate in Microfinance Banking issued by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
• His/her special skill and abilities should include being a goal-getter, target-driven, hardworking, and dedicated to duty.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Applications to: careers@vastefinance.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.