Role Summary
Lead the Investment Securities business by setting strategic direction, driving revenue and market growth, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and delivering operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable performance aligned with shareholder expectations.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute company strategy aligned with Group objectives.
Drive revenue growth through client expansion, partnerships, new products, and service diversification.
Oversee marketing and brand positioning.
Ensure efficient, compliant operations across all business units.
Supervise trading, settlements, risk, and compliance functions.
Maintain regulatory relationships (SEC, NSE, CSCS, etc.) and full legal compliance.
Lead, mentor, and develop senior management and staff.
Prepare budgets and deliver profitability targets.
Review performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
Report performance and strategy to the Board and Group Executive.
Manage relationships with shareholders, regulators, clients, and stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators
≥99.5% reporting and reconciliation accuracy
100% on-time regulatory and management reporting
100% regulatory compliance
≥90% internal control and risk management effectiveness
≥90% budgeting accuracy; >80% forecast accuracy
Financial close within <10 days
AP/AR processing within <5 days
Profitability and liquidity targets met
≥90% stakeholder satisfaction
≥80% employee satisfaction and development scores
Competencies & Skills:
Financial and operational leadership, strategic execution, regulatory compliance, audit and controls, risk and taxation oversight, capital and stakeholder management, market strategy, performance monitoring, change leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical thinking, confidentiality, and collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
8 - 10 years' experience in securities trading, investment banking, asset management, or related fields.
3 - 5 years in senior executive leadership.
Strong Nigerian capital market and regulatory knowledge.
Proven P&L and growth leadership record.
Required / Preferred Certifications:
CIS (mandatory), plus CFA, FRM, CAIA, ACCA, or ICAN.