CA Global Finance is an Africa focused executive search, headhunting and specialist recruitment firm. We consist of 48 headhunters and research specialists who pro-actively identify executives and scarce skills within the financial services sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Regional Investment Director (SME / Investments / Management)
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- A leading development finance company is searching for a regional investment director to join their team.
- The key purpose of the role will be to manage investments and support activities in the region, ensuring quality standards are adhered to and performance targets are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert support to investment teams, assist the local offices in managing challenging and complex transactions
- Ensure compliance in the region with operations risk and rigour requirements
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
- Develop annual fund activity plans and fund models that meet fund/program mandate criteria
- Maintain relationships with fund/program investor representatives
- Develop regional and country business plans and budgets that meet organization standards
- Report financial and investment results on a monthly basis to the leadership team, including variance analysis and plans to address variances
- Strategically support offices on investment and business support performance
- Share knowledge, experience and best practice
- Make quality product, process, procedure and tool suggestions to improve service delivery and performance
- Required to oversee the region of Nigeria and Ghana, travel will be required as needed
Desired Skills and Experience
- An advanced Degree is required with MBA, CFA or ACCA qualifications being preferred
- No less than 10 years' management experience preferably in an international organization managing cross country teams
- 10+ years' experience demonstrating a good track record investing or financing SME's
- Relevant and existing network in-country - capitalists, private equity, investment and other SME stakeholders preferred
- Excellent financial and analytical skills
- Fluency in English and excellent communication and presentation skills
Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to Monique Steele:
[email protected]