Associate (Personal Assistant) to the CEO at Independent Resources Management Limited

Independent Resources Management Limited (IRM Ltd) is a wholly owned restructuring, turnaround management and financial advisory services company that is uniquely positioned to advise and restructure Nigerian companies in distress.

Incorporated in July 2000, IRM Ltd started as a financial services firm engaged in Asset Management and Real Estate Advisory. With our Principals grossly engaged in resolving the outcome of the financial crisis in the banking sub-sector over the years, our company has gained vast experience in turnaround management and financial restructuring advisory.

IRM Ltd is being managed by a team of skilled and dedicated professionals who provide excellent services. Our Management team collectively has over 65 years of experience in international and domestic financial frontiers, providing services for institutions such as Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of America, HSBC, Onward paper Mill, Primelaks, Swiss Pharma Nigeria Ltd, Chrysler, Fedex, DHL, FCMB, AMCON, Bank of Industry (BOI), Promasidor Nigeria Limited to mention a few.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate (Personal Assistant) to the CEO

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-timer
Reports to: Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Role Overview

• We are seeking a high-potential general management professional to work directly with the Founder & CEO in a structured executive apprenticeship, designed to develop the individual into a future Managing Director / CEO over a 3–5 year horizon.
• This role is intentionally crafted for a Lagos Business School–trained generalist (3 – 5) years post-MBA) with strong execution capability, commercial judgment, and the maturity to operate effectively within Nigeria’s business environment.

Key Responsibilities
CEO Office & Strategy Execution:

• Support the CEO in translating strategy into executable priorities across the business.
• Track key initiatives, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, and decision support materials.

Operations & Business Management:

• Coordinate execution across core functions: operations, sales/leasing, property management, finance/admin, and compliance.
• Ensure systems, processes, and controls are followed consistently.
• Identify operational gaps and propose practical, implementable solutions.

Financial & Commercial Exposure:

• Support budgeting, expense tracking, payroll oversight, and basic financial reporting.
• Develop hands-on understanding of pricing, commissions, collections, and unit economics.

Governance & Compliance:

• Support Board and senior management processes, including meeting preparation, minutes, and action tracking.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and engagement with relevant government agencies.

Leadership Development:

• Work closely with team leads to drive accountability and coordination.
• Progressively take ownership of projects, teams, or business units.
• Receive direct mentorship from the CEO on leadership, judgment, and decision-making.

Candidate Profile
Education:

• MBA or MSc in Management from Lagos Business School (preferred) or comparable institution.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years post-business school experience in consulting, corporate strategy, operations, financial services, or a structured management role.
• Exposure to professional financial services including real estate, or operations-driven bus inesses is an advantage.

Key Attributes:

• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong execution mindset with attention to details.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and complex stakeholder environments.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Coachable, resilient, and committed to long-term growth.

Compensation & Long-Term Incentives

• Competitive cash compensation aligned with the market.
• Defined path to equity ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) tied to performance, tenure, and leadership progression.

Career Path:

• This role is designed as a succession pipeline into senior executive leadership. The successful candidate will be developed to assume increasing responsibility, with the long-term objective of leading the business.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@irm-ltd.com / oomorogbe@irm-ltd.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.