We have been retained by our client to recruit the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of  its asset management business

Our client is an investments management firm in Nigeria licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to provide portfolio and fund management services with assets under management in excess of N500 Billion

The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development and execution of human capital strategies that support the firm’s growth, regulatory compliance, and high-performance culture. The CHRO will oversee talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, and HR governance within Nigeria’s asset management landscape.

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

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

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