Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer at a Reputable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered Capital Market Holding Company (CMHC) - KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered Capital Market Holding Company (CMHC), dedicated to advancing Nigeria's capital market by providing a robust platform that supports the seamless operation of the debt capital, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets. Committed to transparency, efficiency, and stabllity, the Company offers listing and quotation, data distribution, clearing, central counterparty and settlement services, as well as the provision of efficient trading platforms.
Through market integration and active support for regulatory reforms, it plays a significant role in driving economic growth.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Ref no: KPMG9201
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• In line with the organization's decision to ensure key Executive roles are filled by qualified candidates with hands-on experience and leadership skills, our Client requires exceptional individuals with proven track records for the positions of Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
• Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the business, operations, risk appetite, financial health, and the overall growth of the organization.
• He/She will serve as the central point of communication with the Board whilst acting as the brand and culture ambassador internally and in interactions with external stakeholders.
• He/She will be responsible for sustainable revenue generation and expense management within the Group, towards maximizing profitability, and will be required to provide strategic guidance and supervision for the Company's subsidiaries as integral component parts of the CMHC.

The Role (Strategic Functions)

• Drive business growth, organizational health, and profitability, in order to grow shareholder value in a sustainable manner, and in line with the approved strategic plans.
• Lead the development and oversee the execution of the Company's short., medium-, and long-term strategies.
• Lead strategic acquisition, investment, and divestment activities for the organization.
• Formulate and oversee the execution of the organization's shared services delivery strategy for the subsidiaries.
• Promote appropriate risk appetite, robust risk management and prudent financial management to ensure business sustainability.
• Galvanize and maintain positive reputation and brand for the organization through proactive engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders as the brand ambassador.
• Drive and monitor the organization's performance management and communication to ensure optimal motivation and availability of required competencies and capabilities.
• Enable and sustain a high-performing culture and internal environment.
• Provide thought-leadership on the development of the financial markets in Nigeria and across Africa.
• Establish and maintain effective strategic and working relationships with regulatory agencies in the Nigerian financial sector.
• Provide complex problem-solving leadership to critical projects.
• Oversee human resources activities and ensure adequacy of capabilities to meet organizational goals.

About You

• As the ideal candidate, you will need to be a visionary leader and strategic thinker with a high level of commercial acumen and the exceptional ability to provide strategie leadership and manage internal and external stakeholders.
• To be successful on this role, you will need to have strong relationships at senior levels with the financial services regulators and track record of negotiating and achieving regulatory buy-in.
• Also, the ideal candidate should have strong entrepreneurial skills, expert knowledge of capital market value chain, market dynamics, products and services, as well as the financial market infrastructure (FMI) provider business landscape in Nigeria and globally.

Key Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or any relevant field from a reputable institution, with a minimum Grade of Second Class Upper.
• MBA or Master's Degree in finance or economics is essential.
• Relevant finance professional certifications e.g. Associate Chartered Accountant,
• Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Stockbroker, Capital Market and Securities Analyst/SEC sponsored individual status.
• Minimum of 20+ years relevant experience in a top tier financial services or capital markets institution, with proven experience as a Chief Executive Officer or Executive Director for at least 10 years.
• Ability to deliver on set targets and achieve demonstrative results in line with the organization's strategic aspirations.
• Strategic thinker with high level of commercial acumen.
• Good working knowledge of Nigerian financial markets regulation and global best practices.
• Good knowledge of the role of technology services within the financial markets value chain.
• Proven understanding of corporate governance regulations and understanding of best practices in risk and finance operations, process improvement and internal controls.
• Good understanding of approaches/methodologies for developing, Implementing and monitoring marketing strategy, brand management and other related strategies.
• Proven stakeholder management experience.
• Proven experience in effectively communicating and taking tough decisions in crisis situations.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity, and ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.