Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Job Vacancy for Managing Director / CEO

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Job Title: Managing Director / CEO
Job ID: ES00611
Agency: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
Advertiser: Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria
Recruiter: KPMG Nigeria

Descriptions:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-       day operation of the NSIA in line with the NSIA (Establishment etc) Act 2011, its operational guidelines and its periodic Ch business plan which will be in accordance with the Santiago Principles and international best practices for SWFs. She/he will provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance to the NSIA executive management team, as well as oversee the implementation of the SWF investment strategies.

Specifically, the CEO will:
•   Take full responsibility for the investments of the SWF, on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, in various asset classes within the three specific investment portfolios and in line with broader economic policy and financial resource requirements, Lead the development of NSIA's corporate strategy and provide strategic guidance and oversight to the executive management team in the development of tactical and operating plans.
•   Work closely with the Board of Directors to formulate appropriate investment policies and strategies; and assist to implement a transparent governance framework.
•   Oversee the implementation and day-to­day management and operations of the investment strategies of the SWF
•   Exercise management's responsibility over the NSIA to deliver its statutory obligations to all stakeholders.
•   Develop and maintain strategic relationships with various stakeholders, key institutions/investors and strategic business alliances.
•   Develop the NSIA to have high ethical standards and establish a results-oriented performance driven culture within the organization.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
•   Applicants should have a first degree in Economics, Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other relevant disciplines, from a reputable institution.
•   Post-graduate degree(s) in any business/finance related field such as MBA.
•   Professional certification in finance, risk and investment management will be an added advantage.
•   Minimum of 10 years' senior management experience in investment manage and asset allocation strategies.
•   High intuitive and excellent decision-making skills.
•   Experience in multilateral and/or international financial institutions will be an added advantage.

Mode of Application:
To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us atrecruitment@ng.kpmg.com.

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.

All positions will be located in Nigeria. The CEO position is targeted mainly at Nigerians within and outside the country. The CIO and CRO positions are open to Nigerian and non-Nigerian applicants. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for any of the positions on offer.

Deadline: November 30, 2011.