Lead Strategist at Western Buckland Limited

Western Buckland Limited is a Telecommunications company. Our client believes in the immense potential of the region’s businesses and partner with exceptional management teams to help them thrive. We identify and address critical gaps that hinder business growth, such as access to capital, strategic business improvement, and strong governance practices. Our team’s deep understanding of the African landscape and extensive professional networks enable us to make strategic investments that deliver impactful results. More than just investors, we are enablers. We empower businesses, create jobs, and contribute to a more prosperous region, all while maximising returns for our investors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Strategist

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced consultant to join our team as a Lead Strategist within the financial services sector.
• This role is pivotal in shaping the organisation’s future direction through strategy design, transformation execution, and organisational restructuring.
• The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of industry experience, including significant time in Strategy consulting, with experience at top-tier consulting firms.
• With deep expertise in strategy consulting, transformation,and organisational design.
• This individual will drive strategic initiatives, execute transformative projects, and develop innovative solutions that enhance business performance and create long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a three-year strategy and transformation roadmap, aligned with global best practices.
• Conduct diagnostic reviews (internal and external scans) to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead organisational design projects, including job analysis, evaluation, and grading exercises.
• Provide strategic recommendations and support executives in executing transformation initiatives.
• Drive succession and transition planning, including recruitment of successors for leadership roles.

Qualifications & Experience

• An advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or equivalent) from a top-tier institution is preferred. Professional certifications in strategy consulting, change management, or related fields are advantageous.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Strategy consulting, including at least 5 years in a top-tier consulting firm.
• Proven expertise in strategy transformation and organisational design.
• Broad understanding of industry sectors relevant to the firm’s portfolio, with an ability to quickly grasp the unique dynamics and opportunities within client environments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution with measurable results.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence.
• Excellent facilitation, diagnostic, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
• High integrity, adaptability, and results orientation.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to: cynthia.onuoha@idyha.com using "Lead Strategist" as the subject of the mail.