Head, Strategy at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Nigeria – Our client, a key player within the Financial Services Sector, is looking to engage the services of a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Strategy

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Sector: Financial Services
Reports To: The Managing Director

Overview

  • The individual will be responsible for developing actionable strategies that create measurable long-term value for the organisation, drive the implementation of overall strategic goals and oversee the delivery of the organisation’s transformation programme.

Skills and Capabilities

  • Assist in developing actionable strategies that create measurable long-term value for the organisation.
  • Drive the implementation of overall strategic goals and oversee the delivery of the organization’s transformation programme.
  • Establish performance measures to determine the effectiveness of implemented strategies and identify areas for strategic improvement. Define potential business models in order to realise profitability.
  • Drive awareness and insightful analyses of market trends to ascertain risks and opportunities for the organisation.
  • Draft regular analysis reports on market opportunities for senior management, business leadership and executives, and relevant stakeholders to support decision making.
  • Oversee the regular development, design and roll-out of innovative and tailored products into the market.
  • Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the strategies and products with a view to identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate across the organisation with top leadership, aiding in individualised strategy formulation for different projects and initiatives.
  • Manage portfolio of projects in the organisation and ensure seamless execution.
  • Coordinate collaboration with markets/ functional units, for effective implementation of the corporate strategy – sharing knowledge and best practice effectively.

Qualifications

  • First Degree in any discipline from a reputable institution (2:1)
  • M.Sc./MBA is an added advantage
  • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CIIN)
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a strategy role within the financial services industry
  • Proven experience in strategy execution.
  • Possess project/ programme management, business analysis, technical delivery and problem-solving skills.
  • Track record of working on high-quality strategy implementation with a focus on delivering measurable business improvements.
  • Strong commercial awareness with a sharp focus on results.
  • Strong knowledge of the financial industry and an appreciation of the dynamics in Nigeria.
  • Outstanding qualitative and quantitative analytical skills combined with an ability to apply judgement and think strategically.
  • Proven data gathering and analytical skills; conversant with secondary data sources relevant to the insurance industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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