Managing Director - Asset Management at Bridgemead Consulting

About the Role

The Managing Director (MD) is the chief executive of the Asset Management division, responsible for vision, profitability, and governance of all investment operations. The MD will drive strategic growth, market positioning, and fiduciary excellence, ensuring superior returns for clients and stakeholders while safeguarding the firm's reputation and compliance with global and local regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and strategy for the asset management division; develop and execute 3–5-year growth plans for AUM, fee yield, and product mix (retail, institutional, Money Market, Fixed Income, and Balanced funds)
• Ensure full SEC compliance (ISA 2007, SEC Rules) across fund registration, disclosures, pricing/NAV, advertising, trustee arrangements, and reporting calendars
• Chair the Investment Committee; set and approve asset allocation, risk budgets, and manager selection; oversee performance attribution, liquidity, and tracking-error controls
• Expand distribution through HNI and retail networks, digital platforms, institutional mandates, PFA partnerships, and other third-party channels
• Drive product development including income funds, sector/thematic/ESG funds, ETFs, and structured notes compliant with SEC rules
• Build and lead a high-performing team including Portfolio Managers, research, risk, operations, compliance, and client service functions
• Oversee trusteeship mandates: conduct due diligence, monitor covenants, manage events of default, and ensure robust reporting
• Lead brand building and reputation management through thought leadership, pursuit of fund ratings, and media engagement
• Manage key external stakeholders including the SEC, trustees, custodians, ratings agencies, auditors, and distribution partners

Performance Targets

• Net AUM Growth: Target ≥ +25% year-over-year (comprising organic net flows ≥ +10%, with the remainder from market performance)

Location

Lagos, Nigeria