Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)

Key Responsibilities

1. Human Capital Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a people strategy aligned with the firm’s business objectives
• Advise executive management and the Board on HR-related matters
• Drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and culture transformation

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment strategies to attract top talent in:
  • Investment management
  • Risk, compliance, and finance
  • Technology and operations
• Build a strong employer brand within Nigeria’s financial services sector
• Manage succession planning for critical roles

3. Learning & Development

• Design leadership development and continuous learning programs
• Promote professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, CIPM)
• Build technical and soft skills capabilities across teams

4. Performance Management

• Develop and oversee performance management frameworks
• Align individual KPIs with organizational goals (e.g., AUM growth, revenue targets)
• Implement reward systems linked to performance outcomes

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Design competitive compensation structures aligned with Nigerian market benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with pension regulations under National Pension Commission
• Manage payroll, bonuses, and incentive schemes

6. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and regulations
• Represent the organization in employment-related matters, including disputes handled by National Industrial Court of Nigeria

7. HR Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies comply with:
  • Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria guidelines
  • Nigerian labor laws and employment standards
  • Nigeria Data Protection Act (employee data protection)
• Oversee HR audits, documentation, and reporting

8. Culture, Engagement & Diversity

• Promote a high-performance, ethical, and inclusive workplace culture
• Drive employee engagement initiatives
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

9. HR Technology & Digital Transformation

• Implement and manage HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Leverage data analytics for workforce insights and decision-making
• Drive automation of HR processes

10. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead the HR team across recruitment, training, compensation, and operations
• Manage HR budgets and resource allocation
• Build a strong HR business partnering model

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Employee retention and turnover rates
• Time-to-hire and quality of hire
• Employee engagement scores
• Performance management effectiveness
• Compliance with labor and regulatory requirements
• Training and development impact metrics

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree in HR or Business – preferred

Professional Certifications (Highly Desirable)

• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria)
• SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP
• HRCI (SPHR/PHR)
• Relevant leadership or executive education programs

Additional Information

Experience

• 15-20+ years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum of 10  years in senior leadership roles
• Experience in financial services (asset management, banking, or fintech) is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws and HR practices

Technical Competencies

• Deep knowledge of:
  • Talent management and workforce planning
  • Compensation and benefits structures in Nigeria
  • HR analytics and reporting
• Understanding of:
  • Regulatory expectations from Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria
  • Pension compliance via National Pension Commission
  • Employee data protection under Nigeria Data Protection Act

Core Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and change management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• High emotional intelligence

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Results-driven mindset
• Adaptability and resilience
• Strong ethical orientation