Chief of Staff at ResumeSurge

ResumeSurge - we connect ambitious businesses with exceptional talent. We are a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy dedicated to helping companies find the right people to drive their success - and helping skilled professionals find the right opportunities to advance their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview
Step Into a Role That Shapes the Future:

• This is not just another Chief of Staff role it’s your chance to be the strategic right hand to the CEO, driving execution, enabling bold investment plays, and ensuring that operations across multiple sectors and geographies run with precision.
• We are looking for a seasoned operator who thrives at the intersection of strategy, investment, and execution. Someone who can align business units to a shared vision, keep the CEO’s priorities sharp, and ensure that every initiative from Lagos to London delivers impact.
• If you’re a powerhouse who blends financial acumen with operational mastery and can hold the room with investors, board members, and executives alike, this is your seat at the table.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver
Strategic Alignment & Investment Oversight:

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to keep all entities aligned with the group’s investment thesis.
• Track and ensure execution of high-impact strategic initiatives across regions.
• Translate complex data into insights that guide bold investment decisions.

Global Operations & Cross-Border Coordination:

• Work with regional leaders to streamline operations and standardize processes.
• Ensure communication across markets flows seamlessly to HQ.
• Monitor KPIs across jurisdictions and drive accountability for results.

Capital Market & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead preparations for investor relations: updates, roadshows, board packs.
• Oversee communications tied to global performance and strategy shifts.
• Act as the CEO’s bridge to board members, investors, and key partners.

Executive Enablement & Organizational Efficiency:

• Own the executive cadence: strategy sessions, leadership summits, reviews.
• Build frameworks for executive performance and accountability.
• Champion special initiatives that strengthen culture, visibility, and efficiency.

Executive Office Leadership:

• Supervise and elevate the effectiveness of the executive office staff.
• Manage the CEO’s diary, correspondence, and high-level engagements.
• Safeguard the dignity, structure, and history of the executive office.

Special Projects & M&A Support:

• Lead group-level projects: market entry, corporate restructuring, M&A.
• Run due diligence and competitive analysis to guide investment decisions.
• Act as a force multiplier removing bottlenecks and accelerating execution.

Why This Role Matters:

• This is more than support it’s partnership at the highest level. You will be the CEO’s amplifier, strategist, and executor, ensuring that bold ideas translate into measurable results.
• If you’re ready to move from operational excellence to shaping the future of investments across Africa and beyond, this role is for you.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8–10+ years in investment management, strategy consulting, or group operations.
• Proven wins in cross-border operations and investment execution.
• Strong grasp of financial statements, P&L, and performance dashboards.
• Executive-level communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience in private equity, venture capital, or group investment holdings.
• Exposure to both emerging and developed markets.
• Regulatory fluency across Africa and Western markets.
• A global mindset, entrepreneurial energy, and cultural adaptability.

Salary
N30,000,000 - N35,000,000 / Annum.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online