Executive Director

NicheHR Global

Group Executive Director – Financial Services & Fintech

Nigeria

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Our client is looking for a ED to join their team in Nigeria. Details follo

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-Job Tit le: Group Executive Director – Financial Services & Fint

echLocati on: Lagos, Nige

riaReports To: Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Offi

cer1. Job Summ

aryThe Group Executive Director – Financial Services & Fintech will lead the strategic direction, governance, and operational performance of the Financial Services and Fintech subsidiaries of a diversified investment holding company. The role demands a visionary leader to drive growth, champion digital innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize financial outcomes across the group’s financial entiti

es.The successful candidate will work closely with subsidiary CEOs, board members, regulators, and investors to foster operational excellence and create long-term enterprise val

ue.2. Key Responsibilit

ies2.1 Strategic Leadership & Business Gro

• wthDefine and execute a unified strategic roadmap for Financial Services and Fintech subsidiaries, aligned with the group’s overarching visi
• on.Identify growth opportunities across markets, products, and digital ecosyste
• ms.Diversify revenue streams by leveraging cutting-edge financial solutions and technolo
• gy.Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital deployment strategies to drive performan

ce.2.2 Operational Oversight & Performance Managem

• entEstablish and maintain strong governance structures, operational frameworks, and polici
• es.Set and monitor KPIs across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with corporate goa
• ls.Foster collaboration and operational synergy across business uni
• ts.Drive excellence in financial management, enterprise risk, and corporate governan
• ce.Continuously evaluate business performance and advise leadership teams on improvement strategi

es.2.3 Regulatory & Compliance Managem

• entEnsure full compliance with applicable local and international financial regulatio
• ns.Build and maintain proactive relationships with regulatory agenci
• es.Promote adherence to best practices in AML, data protection, and cybersecuri
• ty.Oversee risk management frameworks to address financial, operational, and regulatory ris

ks.2.4 Technology & Digital Innovat

• ionLead digital transformation initiatives across financial and fintech operatio
• ns.Drive adoption of advanced technologies including AI, blockchain, digital payments, and lending platfor
• ms.Cultivate strategic alliances with tech providers and innovation hu
• bs.Ensure robust cybersecurity and data governance to protect critical digital infrastructu

re.2.5 Stakeholder & Investor Relati

• onsRepresent the financial and fintech businesses to investors and industry stakeholde
• rs.Enhance shareholder value through transparent financial reporting and communicati
• on.Build strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, and regulatory institutio
• ns.Serve as a brand ambassador, representing the group at key industry events and foru

ms.3. Skills & Competenc

ies3.1 Technical Competenc

• iesDeep understanding of banking, financial services, fintech, and investment ecosyste
• ms.Expertise in areas such as digital banking, lending, payments, wealth management, and blockcha
• in.Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skil
• ls.Strong regulatory, risk management, and compliance experti
• se.Demonstrated success in strategy development and business scali
• ng.Proven ability to drive innovation in digital and fintech landscap

es.3.2 Leadership & Behavioral Competenc

• iesVisionary leadership and innovation-driven minds
• et.Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabiliti
• es.Decisive and solutions-oriented leadership sty
• le.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skil
• ls.High ethical standards, integrity, and resilience under pressu
• re.Proven people leadership and team-building experti
• se.Strong industry awareness and global market acum
• en.Experience in change management and organizational transformati

on.4. Qualifications & Experie

nce4.1 Educat

• ionBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fie
• ld.MBA, CFA, ACA, or similar professional certification preferr

ed.4.2 Experie

• nce15+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, banking, or investmen
• ts.At least 10 years in a C-suite or senior executive role within a financial institution or fintech environme
• nt.Proven success in managing multiple subsidiaries or business units, with strong P&L accountabili
• ty.Demonstrated achievements in business growth, digital transformation, and compliance leadersh
• ip.Extensive experience working with regulators, investors, and strategic partne

rs.5. Key Performance Indicators (KP

• Is)Revenue Grow th: Meet or exceed annual growth targets across all financial and fintech subsidiari
• es.Profitabili ty: Ensure ROI and cost optimization across business uni
• ts.Market Expansi on: Launch into new markets and secure high-value partnershi
• ps.Regulatory Complian ce: Maintain full regulatory adherence with no penalti
• es.Technology Deployme nt: Successful implementation and ROI from digital initiativ
• es.Risk Manageme nt: Strong RAROC performance and robust risk mitigation framewor
• ks.Leadership Developme nt: Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams across subsidiari

es.6. Additional Deta

• ilsCompensati on: Competitive executive compensation package with performance-linked incentiv
• es.Trav el: Frequent domestic and international travel expect
• ed.Work Environme nt: Collaborative, fast-paced, innovation-driven cultu
• re.Reporting Structu re: Direct oversight of subsidiary MDs/CEOs and cross-functional leadership tea
  

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