Chief Data & Research Officer at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC) is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Data & Research Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• IPMC is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Chief Data & Research Officer to lead its data, research, analytics and methodology functions.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing credible data and research capabilities, establishing strong quality and governance standards, and ensuring that information is converted into useful insights for institutional and corporate decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's data and research strategy.
• Lead data acquisition, research, analytics and methodology-development activities.
• Define data requirements and establish appropriate sourcing, validation and documentation processes.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, consistency, accuracy and traceability.
• Develop and periodically review analytical frameworks, methodologies and assessment models.
• Oversee company, sector, market and thematic research.
• Ensure that research findings are supported by reliable evidence and clearly documented assumptions.
• Provide approved data definitions, analytical requirements and calculation rules to the Technology Team.
• Review and validate analytical outputs before external publication or use.
• Establish appropriate processes for data corrections, methodology changes and research approvals.
• Support strategic engagements with relevant institutions, data providers and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor developments in financial markets, sustainability, regulation and emerging data practices.
• Recruit, manage and develop analysts, statisticians, researchers and data personnel.
• Protect the independence, credibility and integrity of the company's research and analytical work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Accounting, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in data, research, analytics, financial markets, sustainability or information services.
• Demonstrated experience developing methodologies, structured datasets, models or institutional research.
• Strong understanding of data quality, statistical analysis, evidence validation and research standards.
• Experience producing intelligence for investors, financial institutions, corporations, regulators or development institutions will be an advantage.
• Strong professional judgement, integrity and leadership ability.

Key Competencies:

• Data and research strategy
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Methodology development
• Data quality and governance
• Financial and market research
• Research writing and editorial judgement
• Team leadership
• Stakeholder communication

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and a Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to: adeyemi.oseni@ipmc-ng.com using the job title as the subject of the email.