Group Executive Director - Financial Services

Job Title: Group Executive Director Financial Services & Fintech
Location: Lagos Nigeria
Reports To: Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

The Group Executive Director Financial Services & Fintech will lead the strategic direction governance and operational performance of the Financial Services and Fintech subsidiaries of a diversified investment holding company. The role demands a visionary leader to drive growth champion digital innovation ensure regulatory compliance and optimize financial outcomes across the groups financial entities.

The successful candidate will work closely with subsidiary CEOs board members regulators and investors to foster operational excellence and create long-term enterprise value.

• Define and execute a unified strategic roadmap for Financial Services and Fintech subsidiaries aligned with the groups overarching vision.

• Identify growth opportunities across markets products and digital ecosystems.

• Diversify revenue streams by leveraging cutting-edge financial solutions and technology.

• Lead financial planning budgeting forecasting and capital deployment strategies to drive performance.

• Establish and maintain strong governance structures operational frameworks and policies.

• Set and monitor KPIs across subsidiaries ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

• Foster collaboration and operational synergy across business units.

• Drive excellence in financial management enterprise risk and corporate governance.

• Continuously evaluate business performance and advise leadership teams on improvement strategies.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable local and international financial regulations.

• Build and maintain proactive relationships with regulatory agencies.

• Promote adherence to best practices in AML data protection and cybersecurity.

• Oversee risk management frameworks to address financial operational and regulatory risks.

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across financial and fintech operations.

• Drive adoption of advanced technologies including AI blockchain digital payments and lending platforms.

• Cultivate strategic alliances with tech providers and innovation hubs.

• Ensure robust cybersecurity and data governance to protect critical digital infrastructure.

• Represent the financial and fintech businesses to investors and industry stakeholders.

• Enhance shareholder value through transparent financial reporting and communication.

• Build strategic partnerships with banks fintechs and regulatory institutions.

• Serve as a brand ambassador representing the group at key industry events and forums.

• Deep understanding of banking financial services fintech and investment ecosystems.

• Expertise in areas such as digital banking lending payments wealth management and blockchain.

• Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skills.

• Strong regulatory risk management and compliance expertise.

• Demonstrated success in strategy development and business scaling.

• Proven ability to drive innovation in digital and fintech landscapes.

• Visionary leadership and innovation-driven mindset.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.

• Decisive and solutions-oriented leadership style.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• High ethical standards integrity and resilience under pressure.

• Proven people leadership and team-building expertise.

• Strong industry awareness and global market acumen.

• Experience in change management and organizational transformation.

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or related field.

• MBA CFA ACA or similar professional certification preferred.

• 15 years of experience in financial services fintech banking or investments.

• At least 10 years in a C-suite or senior executive role within a financial institution or fintech environment.

• Proven success in managing multiple subsidiaries or business units with strong P&L accountability.

• Demonstrated achievements in business growth digital transformation and compliance leadership.

• Extensive experience working with regulators investors and strategic partners.

• Revenue Growth: Meet or exceed annual growth targets across all financial and fintech subsidiaries.

• Profitability: Ensure ROI and cost optimization across business units.

• Market Expansion: Launch into new markets and secure high-value partnerships.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full regulatory adherence with no penalties.

• Technology Deployment: Successful implementation and ROI from digital initiatives.

• Risk Management: Strong RAROC performance and robust risk mitigation frameworks.

• Leadership Development: Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams across subsidiaries.

• Compensation: Competitive executive compensation package with performance-linked incentives.

• Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel expected.

• Work Environment: Collaborative fast-paced innovation-driven culture.

• Reporting Structure: Direct oversight of subsidiary MDs/CEOs and cross-functional leadership teams.