Nigeria Country Head

Wahed Invest
Abuja
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Project management","Strategic thinking"]

Seasoned leader to spearhead Wahed’s entry and growth in Nigeria, developing and executing a strategic market entry plan, coordinating cross-functional launch activities, building key regulator and partner relationships, and leading a growing local team to expand market share and revenue in Nigeria.

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Wahed Invest
Wahed Invest
1 year ago

Nigeria Country Head

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Job Summary

Seasoned leader to spearhead Wahed’s entry and growth in Nigeria, developing and executing a strategic market entry plan, coordinating cross-functional launch activities, building key regulator and partner relationships, and leading a growing local team to expand market share and revenue in Nigeria.
Location: Abuja
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute a strategic plan for Nigeria, focusing on launching Wahed’s operations in the country.
  • •Drive growth by increasing market share and expanding the customer base in Nigeria, identifying new revenue streams.
  • •Build and maintain relationships with regulators, potential partners, and industry experts to facilitate launch and ongoing operations.
  • •Oversee the launch of products and features in Nigeria, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure localization and successful implementation.
  • •Manage a team of professionals, providing leadership and guidance to achieve business goals in the country.

Key Requirements

  • •10-15 years of demonstrable experience in capital markets, banking, and/or investments with a track record of delivering results.
Experience:10-15 yearsFintechCapital marketsFinancial servicesInvestment managementNigeria market
Education:Bachelor's in Business/Finance or related
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementProject managementStrategic thinking
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wahed Invest
Provides a Shariah-compliant robo-advisory platform offering halal investment portfolios, automated investing, and financial planning tools for Muslim and ethical investors across multiple markets.
Industry: Wealth Management
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2015
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