Our client is undergoing a transformation of its Association and now requires these roles to be urgently filled. Opportunities are very bright and forward looking for successful candidates. All applicants must clearly identify position applied for in their response. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that short notice may be required for the successful candidates to commence work.

1. Executive Secretary/CEO:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for strategy and implementation of Board of Trustee policy
  • Operational effectiveness of the institution
  • Lead the change effort began by the Board of Trustees
  • Provide leadership and management of entire team
  • Provide transparent and credible financial accounting report to the Board


Preferred Candidate Profile:

  • Must be a qualified Stock broker, with strong financial accounting background
  • Must have led and taken part in change situations - C-level experience in related capacity may be an advantage
  • Must have strong research and consulting background (finance, Economics, and related discipline)
  • Must have strong market focused understanding
  • Relevant qualification in the industry is essential
  • Minimum of 7 years related working experience
  • Not more than 40 years
  • Must have demonstrated independence and teambuilding in current or previous experience
  • Familiarity with current reporting and research tools is also mandatory


2. Finance and Administration Manager

Preferred Candidate Profile:

  • Minimum of 7years post working and qualification experience
  • Must possess ACA or ACCA qualification with (a) conditions
  • Must be knowledgeable about the capital market and its operations.
  • Must have implemented and used contemporary financial accounting solutions.
  • Knowledge and experience in IFRS reporting essential
  • Must have successfully prepared annual accounts and have worked with External auditors.
  • Strong administration and managerial skills to lead an institution in a change situation.


3. Research Analyst
As the name suggests, the Research Analyst conducts research on companies and markets and provides comments and advice based on his/her findings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gather market and competitive intelligence using internal and external research sources.
  • Compile, organize and synthesize information to develop key insights at association/ industry level across various geographic markets.
  • Provide business case support, analysis and recommendation for key opportunities to the business development teams.
  • Prepare deliverables that include company research reports, industry trend reports, market forecasts analyses, marketing materials, proposals etc.
  • Work with management team and assist them in market intelligence engagements programs
  • Performs credit analyses of individual securities and analyses of the overall market
  • Provide insights into investing ideas for portfolio managers based on their research.
  • They analyzing the cash flows of the companies underlying the securities they are evaluating; researching economic and social trends to understand the direction of interest rates.
  • Support the strategic initiatives of the Association.


Preferred Candidate Profile:
To succeed in this role, you should possess:

  • A bachelor degree or higher from a reputed business university with a minimum 5 years relevant work experience in market and business research.
  • Excellent database and Internet research capabilities.
  • Experience of working in a research environment and the management of a portfolio of research.
  • Experience in information analysis and summarization, and report writing.
  • A strong proficiency in the MS Office Suites.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills as well as superior time management, analytical skills and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team setting and enjoy multitasking.


  • Excellent skills in liaising and negotiating with professional bodies and individuals.
  • Must be self-driven and ability to work independently whilst being a good team player, solution orientated, proactive and motivated.
  • It is essential that you are a resourceful self-starter, with a strong work ethic.



Location: Lagos, Nigeria

All interested candidates should send their C.V. to [email protected]. Your C.V. MUST be saved in your name and the subject of your mail should be the title of the job you are applying for - "Executive Secretary/CEO" OR "Finance and Administration Manager" OR "Research Analyst" as the case may be. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 21st August, 2013.