Chief Operating Officer, Finance & Investments
Full-time
Assist to Hire Limited
Job title : Chief Operating Officer, Finance & Investments
Job Location : Lagos Deadline : September 24, 2026 Quick Recommended LinksCompany: Specialist Private Investment & Dealmaking Firm
Experience Level: 12–20 Years (C-Suite / Executive Leadership)
Salary : 150 million naira net
About Us
We are a premier specialist private investment and dealmaking firm focused on the acquisition and development of infrastructure and real assets across Africa. Operating across sectors including Upstream Oil & Gas, Metals & Mining, Digital Infrastructure, Power, Transport, Heavy Industrials, and Real Estate, we craft high-impact investments and syndicate capital to deliver extraordinary returns.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional, intellectually versatile, and operationally fearless Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the CEO's principal internal executive and second-in-command.
The COO is our primary institutional builder, responsible for translating the firm’s strategy into disciplined, measurable execution. You will oversee all internal operations, institutional governance, enterprise reporting, cross-functional coordination, and financial operations—acting as a bridge across investments, finance, capital formation, and corporate planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Leadership: Serve as the CEO’s trusted operational partner, relieving them of internal operating burdens and leading the firm-wide execution of business plans.
- Cross-Functional & Transaction Oversight: Coordinate diverse teams across investment, finance, and transaction execution, ensuring seamless workstream delivery and rigorous technical support.
- Financial & Operational Governance: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking while establishing and enforcing robust institutional compliance and operating standards.
- Enterprise Resilience & Problem Solving: Proactively diagnose and resolve complex cross-functional challenges, maintain business continuity, and build a world-class operating platform.
Preferred Background & Qualifications
- 12–20 years of progressive leadership experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure Investment, Investment Banking, Project Finance, Corporate Finance/M&A, Principal Investment, Family Offices, or Top-Tier Management Consulting.
- Demonstrable track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering high-value outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
- Exceptional commercial judgement, financial acumen, and technical investment literacy.
- Unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, accountability, and institutional culture.
What We Offer
A high-performance, demanding, yet deeply rewarding environment at the forefront of African infrastructure development and dealmaking, with a clear pathway to long-term institutional value creation.
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