Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Strategy & Planning
Lead the development and execution of BRB Capital’s financial strategy in alignment with its business objectives.
Oversee long-term financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation across all business units.
Provide strategic financial counsel to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Support innovation in product and project development based on evolving market trends.
2. Capital Markets & Deal Execution
Spearhead the structuring and execution of capital market transactions, including IPOs, bonds, commercial papers, and other instruments.
Manage relationships with regulatory bodies (SEC, NGX, FMDQ), issuing houses, and other market stakeholders.
Oversee asset maintenance and coordination of forex bid purchases with CBN and banking partners.
Provide financial leadership in mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising activities.
3. Business Development & Product Marketing
Collaborate with the Business Development team to shape strategic go-to-market initiatives.
Support the promotion of company products including investment, savings, loan products, and treasury instruments.
Align brand and product positioning with overarching financial goals.
4. Financial Operations & Reporting
Direct accounting, budgeting, treasury, and tax operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Oversee the preparation of daily/weekly financial reports, monthly management accounts, and performance dashboards.
Lead the reconciliation of key accounts, review Infoware postings and ensure authorization protocols.
Ensure timely submission of financial returns to regulatory authorities including SEC, NSE, EFCC, FIRS, and LIRS.
Supervise both internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence.
5. Risk Management & Compliance
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks across the organization.
Uphold best-in-class corporate governance practices.
Ensure full compliance with Nigerian and international financial regulations (e.g., SEC, CBN, IFRS, FIRS).
6. Liquidity & Fund Management
Manage the firm’s liquidity profile, optimize capital structure, and ensure efficient deployment of funds.
Monitor working capital and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align investment performance with strategy.
7. Strategic Leadership
Champion cross-functional collaboration and foster a high-performance finance team.
Partner with business leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and sustainable growth.
Lead strategic initiatives, new product launches, and corporate development efforts.
8. Stakeholder Engagement
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with regulators, investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
Represent BRB Capital at industry conferences, board meetings, and investor briefings, championing the firm’s financial vision and reputation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- A master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) and professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) are strongly preferred.
- A SEC-sponsored individual is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role in investment banking, corporate finance, or capital markets.
- Demonstrated experience managing IPOs, commercial paper issuance, and other capital markets transactions.
- In-depth understanding of the Nigerian financial system, global capital markets, relevant regulatory bodies, and international regulations as required.
- Strong financial modeling capabilities, strategic planning, and risk management skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision.
- Strong relationships within the Nigerian and Pan-African financial ecosystem.
- High personal integrity and commitment to corporate governance and ethics.
