Team Lead, Strategy & Governance at Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC)

FITC is a world-class, innovation-led, technology-driven, knowledge and professional services institute that provides cutting edge Learning, Advisory and Research Services to organizations primarily within the Financial Services Sector across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Strategy & Governance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Team Lead, Strategy & Governance to drive business growth, lead complex advisory engagements, and strengthen our governance and strategy offerings.

Role Overview

• The Team Lead, Strategy & Governance will be responsible for growing the Advisory business by identifying client needs, developing relevant products and services, and leading the execution of strategy, governance, and transformation projects.
• The role requires strong leadership, client engagement, and the ability to manage subject matter experts and consultants across multiple engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives and expand FITC Advisory’s client portfolio.
• Lead strategy development and implementation engagements for clients.
• Deliver board evaluation, board recruitment, and board/strategy retreat assignments.
• Provide governance and strategy advisory services to boards, executives, and SMEs.
• Scope, plan, and oversee the delivery of strategy, governance, and transformation projects.
• Manage and coordinate subject matter experts and consultants to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Support clients on corporate transformation and organisational effectiveness initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;Master’sdegree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 – 8years’ work experience, with at least 5 years directly relevant to strategy, governance advisory, and team leadership.
• Proven experience leading strategy and governance engagements.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, proand stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to grow advisory business and manage client relationships.

Key Competencies & Expertise:

• Corporate transformation and change management
• Strategy development and execution
• Brand and strategy audit
• Board and executive retreats facilitation
• Gap analysis and diagnostic assessments
• Reporting and Documentation
• Governance and strategy advisory
• Management and coordination of subject matter experts

Why Join FITC Advisory?

• Opportunity to work with boards and senior executives across sectors
• Exposure to high-impact strategy and governance projects
• A collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented environment.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter detailing relevant experience to: careers@fitc-ng.com using “Team Lead, Strategy & Governance” as the subject of the application.

Note: The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.