Chief Operating Officer at a Reputable Company
Chief Operating Officer at a Reputable Company
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Lagos
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Full Time , Onsite
MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
10 years
Posted Sep 15, 2025
Deadline Sep 26, 2025
Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Provide strategic direction and oversight to four business units, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide diverse teams across multiple departments
- Contribute to strategic planning by aligning operational capabilities with market dynamics and long-term business growth targets
- Acts as a strategic partner on the leadership team and works closely with the team to ensure they are meeting performance expectations
- Lead, mentor, and motivate teams to ensure optimal performance, encourage dedication, and foster a high-performing work environment
- Business Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources, processes, and systems.
- Evaluate existing processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
- Assessing and enhancing the efficiency of internal and external operational processes
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and strategies to achieve organizational goals and drive business growth
- Investment Banking Expertise
- Leverage experience in investment banking to suggest on business strategies, identify opportunities, and drive growth.
- Understand all aspects of its finances; responsible for company’s overall budgeting and accounts.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and innovation to drive business results.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO, other senior leaders, and stakeholders to align operational activities with overall business objectives
- Work autonomously while ensuring CEO expectations are readily met and exceeded.
- Performance Management
- Coaches and develops the team to ensure they are delivering against key business metrics
- Establish operational goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to monitor and improve performance across the company
- Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary
- Stakeholder Relations:
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, partners, and clients
- Budget & Resource Management:
- Oversee operational budgets and manage resource allocation to maximize efficiency and control costs.
Professional / Academic Qualification
- Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in investment banking, finance, or a related field, with a proven track record of success.
- Experience leading business units or teams, with a proven track record of success
- Proven experience in a senior executive role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading cross-functional team
- Minimum of 10 years of management experience
Skills / Competencies
- Proven leadership ability with a history in strategic planning and development of company culture
- Strong financial analysis skills, including accounting, budgeting and cash flow and an in-depth understanding of financial management software
- In-depth understanding of the industry including risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated strategic leadership ability
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
financialrecruit7@gmail.com
using the position as subject of email.
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Submit your application before the deadline.