Head, 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. FITC is a leading strategy and governance advisory firm, supporting boards, executive management, and institutions across sectors to deliver sustainable growth, transformation, and strong governance outcomes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Strategy & Governance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

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

Role Overview

• The Head, 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

• 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.
• Drive business development initiatives and expand FITC Advisory’s client portfolio.
• 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.
• 9– 11 years of work experience, with at least 5 years directly relevant to strategy, governance advisory, and team leadership in a big four (4) organizations.
• Proven experience leading strategy and governance engagements, and account management.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and 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.
• 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
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send 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 mail.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.