CEO Liberia (commercial Bank)

We are an innovative and strategically focused Commercial Bank based in Liberia guided by a strong commitment to discipline integrity and excellence. We are dedicated to delivering high- quality innovative financial solutions while upholding the highest standards of governance transparency and trust in all our engagements with stakeholders. Our customers remain at the heart of our operations as we continuously strive to provide exceptional service and build enduring banking relationships. As part of our mission to build a strong secure and transparent financial institution we are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board the CEO will provide visionary leadership define and execute strategy enhance operational performance and drive sustainable growth and market expansion. This role requires a leader who can inspire confidence among stakeholders foster a high-performance culture and position the Bank as a leading financial institution in the line with our commitment to developing internal talent qualified candidates within the Group are encouraged to apply. External candidates with the requisite experience and leadership profile are equally invited to express interest. The position is based in Liberia and requires a highly accomplished professional with outstanding leadership capability strategic vision and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and accountability for the Banks performance including delivery of profitable growth effective risk management regulatory compliance and a strong customer-centric culture.

Partner with the Executive Management Team to set annual performance objectives allocate resources effectively evaluate performance outcomes and make recommendations on remuneration incentives and career advancement.

Drive the development and execution of robust marketing strategies to strengthen the Banks brand positioning and market presence.

Oversee the design development and delivery of innovative products and services to enhance competitiveness and meet evolving customer needs.

Develop and implement strategies to originate and grow new business opportunities through strategic partnerships and relationship management.

Work closely with the Board of Directors to support effective governance foster engagement and ensure alignment on strategic priorities.

Ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Central Bank of Liberia and all other applicable regulatory authorities.

Stay abreast of industry trends market developments and the broader economic environment to inform strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Qualification/ Key Competencies

A minimum of fifteen (15) years progressive experience in the banking industry with significant senior management exposure

A postgraduate degree in Accounting Finance or a related field

A recognized professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)

A proven ability to lead large teams drive transformation initiatives and deliver strong financial and operational performance.

Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

Strong professional network with proven experience engaging effectively at senior and Board (C-suite) levels.

Highly self-motivated adaptable and mature with strong executive presence and the ability to communicate with clarity and impact.

Exceptional analytical capability with a track record of identifying issues and delivering effective timely solutions.

Innovative and results-driven with a strong focus on value creation and performance outcomes.

Proven strategic leadership capability with the ability to inspire lead and drive teams to execute business objectives successfully.

Strong business acumen with a clear focus on delivering sustainable results.

Demonstrated expertise in budgeting financial management and quantitative analysis.