Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Industry: Investment | Financial Services | Real Estate | Corporate Finance

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Work Mode: Hybrid (Physical & Virtual Board Meetings)

Employment Type: Board Appointment (Non-Executive Director)

Reports To: Chairman of the Board

Compensation: Negotiable (Subject to Board Approval)

Experience: Minimum of 20 Years

About the Role

Our client is seeking to appoint an accomplished Non-Executive Director to join its Board of Directors. This strategic leadership role is suited to a highly respected business executive with extensive experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, fundraising, and capital markets.

The successful candidate will provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and governance while leveraging an extensive professional network to support institutional fundraising, strategic partnerships, and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Board Governance & Strategic Leadership

• Provide independent oversight and strategic direction to the Board.
• Participate in the development, review, and approval of corporate strategy.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.
• Offer objective advice on strategic, operational, financial, and investment decisions.
• Participate actively in Board and Committee meetings.

Investment & Capital Raising

• Advise on institutional fundraising initiatives and capital mobilization strategies.
• Support equity and debt capital raising transactions.
• Identify investment opportunities and strategic funding partners.
• Leverage relationships with financial institutions, institutional investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and private equity firms.
• Provide strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.

Corporate Finance & Business Growth

• Advise management on corporate finance strategies and capital allocation.
• Review financial performance and long-term business plans.
• Support the evaluation of new investment opportunities and expansion initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise value creation and shareholder returns.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Monitor financial, operational, and governance risks.
• Ensure effective risk management frameworks are maintained.
• Promote ethical leadership and sound corporate governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory obligations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with investors, regulators, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Represent the organization at high-level business engagements where required.
• Enhance the organization's credibility within the investment and financial community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• MBA, Master's degree, or other postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
• Professional memberships such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CIS, CIBN, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 20 years' executive leadership experience .
• Proven experience as a:
  • Senior Investment Banker
  • Private Equity Executive
  • Corporate Finance Adviser
  • Former Bank Executive
  • Investment Executive
  • Capital Markets Professional
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Institutional Fundraising
  • Equity Capital Raising
  • Debt Financing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Strategic Financial Advisory
  • Banking & Investor Relations
• Previous Board or Non-Executive Director experience is highly desirable.

Required Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Corporate Governance
• Institutional Fundraising
• Capital Markets
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Banking Relationships
• Investor Relations
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning

Leadership Competencies

• Executive Leadership
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Board Governance
• Business Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Influence
• Corporate Advisory

Behavioural Competencies

• High integrity and professionalism
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence at Board and Executive levels
• Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities
• Sound judgment and independent decision-making

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Contribution to Board governance and strategic decision-making.
• Successful support for fundraising and capital-raising initiatives.
• Development of strategic partnerships and investor relationships.
• Contribution to corporate growth and value creation.
• Effective oversight of governance, risk, and compliance.
• Active participation and attendance at Board meetings.
• Delivery of strategic recommendations that enhance business performance.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to Show email"> Show email using "Non-Executive Director – Lagos" as the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.