CEO/Managing Director Role

Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector is looking to recruit a Managing Director for its organisation who will manage and provide strategic leadership for the company, and implement strategic policies of the Board in order to achieve the overall corporate vision.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop high-quality business strategies and plans and ensure their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission making high-quality investment decisions to advance the business and increase profits. Deliver on agreed KPIs as set by the board from time to time. Enforce adherence to legal and regulatory guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality, sustainability, and business ethics. Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders Interface with regulators, banks, other financial institutions, investment, business, industry executives, and executives of other influential bodies on a regular basis in order to increase the standing of the company with those bodies and improve the effectiveness of the business. Ensure adequate information flow and communication with and to the board and engender cordial relationships with the board to achieve the corporate goal. Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a strong management team and ensure succession planning. Other duties or responsibilities that may be flowing from the Board or otherwise may be reasonably from time to time and in relation to services provided by the organization. Analyse problematic situations including non-performing credits and other occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth Adhere to strong corporate governance culture, management control, procedure, and practices, and develop target-driven business plans and budgets for the company to meet profitability and sustainability objectives.

Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Must possess a good first degree in Economics, banking, Finance, Accountancy or any other relevant qualification in the field of finance. An additional master’s degree in finance or MBA with specialization in Financial Management is generally required but may be exempt if appropriately compensated for by relevant professional qualification or cognitive experience. Should possess proven leadership, management, analytical and financial management skills and be sensitive to financial developments in the Macro Economy. Must have at least 15 years post-graduation work experience (5 of which must be in similar capacity) within a financial institution environment. The Ideal candidate must demonstrate track record of performance in banking or finance business. He/ She must have a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of banking and finance business and investments, asset management and strategic management. Possession of good interpersonal skills with demonstrable use of IT application in business and finance.