Managing Director

A leading player in the financial services industry requires the services of a Managing Director for a Finance company in Lagos.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will have the responsibility to set the company as a leading provider of innovative investment and financial intermediation products, returning maximum profit commensurate with the best interest of shareholders. 

·Provide effective leadership and guidance in business development for investment and credit products, developing compelling sales and marketing strategies to ensure continuing growth in business volumes following budget. 

·Provide leadership and direction for the back-office functions:  finance, treasury operations, compliance, legal, information technology, and human resources. 

·Coordinate, direct, and control an efficient and effective operations management system to ensure consistent delivery of product promises.

·Implement sound practices to ensure operational efficiency of credit administration processes to minimize the occurrence of non-performing loans, and also be responsible for the performance of credit portfolio in line with regulatory standards.

·Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and corporate policies and regulations. 
 

·Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other quantitative discipline.

·A Master’s degree or/and professional certification will confer additional advantage.

·10-15 years’ experience in bank or non-bank financial institutions; a minimum of 5 of those years should be at senior management level in the financial sector.

·Extensive knowledge of marketing, treasury management, credit administration, and operations of a financial sector.

·Proven track record of success in initiating/creating revenue-generating business and marketing activities. 

·Strong business and relationship management abilities.

·Good ethical business orientation.

·Extensive experience in resource management.