Grandvest Plc was incorporated to seize the emerging opportunities in the Financial Services sector in Nigeria offering tailored financial services and solutions to individuals, businesses and organizations. We provide a diversified range of services such as: Health Insurance, Micro-finance banking, Fund management, SME Lending and Consumer Finance.

Grandvest Plc operates through its subsidiaries to provide innovative financial services – alternative funding and investment channels, that are accessible to individuals and small businesses. We will leverage its principal officers significant experience and track record to drive the growth of the Company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Oversee Operations of service unit and its Subsidiaries
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.) Manage relationships with partners/vendors
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Write and submit reports to the Group managing Director in all matters of importance
• Assist the group managing director in fundraising ventures
• Overseeing marketing initiatives and implementing better business practices for the group
• Controlling company costs, and introducing tactical initiatives to address theft and other losses.
• Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies, and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
• Spearheading strategies to steer the company’s future in a positive direction.
• Designing and implementing business operations
• Establishing policies that promote company culture and vision
• Overseeing operations of the Organization and the work of executives (subsidiary)

Job Specification or Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration or relevant field; M.Sc / MBA is a plus
• Proven experience of 7-10 years as a Chief Operating Officeor relevant role
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Investment banking background is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.