Managing Director at Tophire Africa (3 Openings)

TopHire Africa is a timeless and innovative HR-Consulting Service provider that's geared towards delivering recruitment and training of qualitative verified talent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Lagos and Port Harcourt - Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Translate the CEO’s strategic vision into annual operating plans, KPIs, and delivery milestones.
• Lead the development of new business lines, service offerings, and regional expansion.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards, evidence-based practices, and global investment advisory trends.
• Oversee company-wide risk management and ensure operational resilience.

Business & Financial Management:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure financial sustainability.
• Oversee revenue growth, profitability, cost optimisation, and financial controls.
• Approve departmental workplans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, legal obligations, and corporate governance standards.

Client Management & Delivery Excellence:

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of consulting, evaluation, research, and advisory engagements.
• Ensure all client deliverables meet OnyxIAL’s quality assurance standards.
• Manage senior-level client relationships and cultivate long-term partnerships with DFIs, government agencies, private investors, and development organisations.
• Resolve escalations related to project delays, risks, or client concerns.

Business Development & Market Positioning:

• Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and strategic partnerships.
• Expand OnyxIAL’s footprint across Nigeria and emerging African markets.
• Oversee pipeline management, pricing strategies, and proposal quality assurance.
• Represent OnyxIAL at high-level forums, investor roundtables, and donor engagements.

Talent & Organizational Development:

• Oversee staff recruitment, performance management, promotions, and professional development.
• Build a high-performing culture that prioritizes innovation, accountability, and delivery.
• Ensure strong succession planning, coaching of team leads, and development of junior analysts.
• Strengthen internal systems, processes, and operational workflows.

Corporate Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain oversight on contracts, MoUs, NDAs, and corporate legal documentation.
• Implement internal controls, audit recommendations, and risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure transparent communication with the Board or CEO on key decisions and risks.

Deliverables

• Annual corporate strategy and operating plan
• Quarterly performance reports and KPI dashboard
• Revenue growth metrics and client acquisition targets
• Pipeline and proposal development tracker
• Team performance, training plan, and HR compliance reports
• Strengthened firm-wide operational systems and processes
• End-of-year organisational review and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 9 - 12 years of experience in consulting, investment advisory, research, or development practice.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.