Chief Investment Officer (CIO) / Managing Director (MD) at Pishon & Brooks Advisory Services

Pishon & Brooks Advisory Services is a Professional Services firm that support our clients by managing their end-to-end HR Processes in order to enhance their productivity.

AtPBAS, we have the expertise to connect and manage every business process within the employee lifecycle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Investment Officer (CIO) / Managing Director (MD)

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Reporting To: Board of Directors

Job Objective

• The CIO/Managing Director will be the strategic, operational, and investment head of a newly licensed Asset Management Company. This executive will lead the firm’s investment philosophy, product strategy, governance culture, business development, and overall enterprise performance.
• The ideal candidate is an investment leader who combines strong fund management capabilities with business management expertise, regulatory fluency, and the ability to build a high-performance asset management franchise from the ground up.
• This is a role for an entrepreneurial, well-rounded professional who can develop the AMC’s investment products, strengthen client trust, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure full regulatory compliance with SEC Nigeria.
• The CIO/MD will oversee investment committees, drive AUM growth, build and mentor the investment team, and position the AMC as a reputable, innovative, and high-performing firm in the market.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Corporate Management:

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the AMC.
• Set the company’s strategic direction, organizational culture, and corporate performance framework.
• Drive growth targets, profitability, and market positioning.
• Lead engagement with the Board and implement all approved strategies and policies.
• Oversee all departments—Investments, Risk, Operations, Sales, Compliance, Finance & Admin.

Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management:

• Develop the AMC’s investment philosophy, asset allocation strategies, and portfolio construction frameworks.
• Oversee active management of equities, fixed income, money markets, alternatives, and thematic portfolios.
• Ensure optimal risk-adjusted returns and adherence to client mandates.
• Supervise the Research & Strategy function to ensure data-driven investment decisions.
• Approve and monitor trade execution, rebalancing, and portfolio risk exposures.

Regulatory & Governance Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary SEC-licensed officer overseeing Fund/Portfolio Management duties.
• Ensure complete regulatory compliance, reporting, documentation, and license maintenance.
• Lead all audits, examinations, and governance interactions with SEC, FRC, trustees, custodians, and regulators.
• Chair or co-chair the Investment Committee and participate in Risk, Compliance, and Product Committees.

Product Development & Innovation:

• Design and launch mutual funds, discretionary portfolios, ESOP plans, structured solutions, and thematic investment products.
• Drive product competitiveness through innovation, digital enablement, and market differentiation.
• Ensure suitability, risk alignment, and regulatory approval of all products.

Business Development & Client Relationship Management:

• Expand AUM across institutional, HNI, retail, diaspora, pension, and corporate clients.
• Participate in pitches, roadshows, investor briefings, and client meetings.
• Build partnerships with banks, DFIs, pension funds, fintechs, and distribution platforms.
• Strengthen the AMC’s brand visibility and investor trust.

Risk Management & Controls:

• Oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, investment risk oversight, and operational risk controls.
• Ensure robust processes for market, liquidity, credit, and operational risk.
• Implement internal controls, escalation frameworks, and investment guideline monitoring.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Build and mentor a high-caliber investment team (PMs, analysts, traders, operations staff).
• Establish performance culture, succession pipelines, training programs, and effective talent governance.
• Promote ethical conduct, transparency, and compliance across the organization.

Requirements
Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 12–15+ years’ experience in Asset Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, or Wealth Management.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior investment leadership role (CIO, Head of Investments, Portfolio Manager, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering strong investment performance across asset classes.
• Strong understanding of SEC regulations, mutual funds, discretionary portfolio management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience building or significantly scaling an AMC or investment business.

Preferred:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance/Economics.
• CFA, CIS charter, SEC-sponsored individual certification, or other relevant professional qualifications.
• Experience working with trustees, custodians, auditors, and regulators.
• Exposure to digital wealth platforms or fintech-enabled investment products

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong leadership presence and board-level communication skills.
• Deep investment acumen and analytical strength.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards and commitment to corporate governance.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong commercial orientation and results-driven approach.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Growth in Assets Under Management (AUM).
• Portfolio return performance vs benchmarks.
• Revenue growth and profitability margins.
• Product launches and regulatory approvals.
• Client retention, acquisition, and satisfaction.
• Effective risk and compliance performance.
• Team development, stability, and productivity.
• Smooth SEC examinations and zero regulatory breaches.

Remuneration

• Competitive senior-executive salary.
• Performance-based bonuses and long-term incentive schemes.
• Possible equity/ownership participation (subject to Board approval).
• Standard executive benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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