General Manager, AAM

Job Title General Manager, AAM

Location

Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type Full Time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a high-caliber, strategic, and growth-oriented General Manager to direct corporate operations, lead key asset acquisition initiatives, and drive long-term business performance across regional markets. The ideal candidate will bridge executive governance with hands-on operational execution—ensuring strict capital efficiency, risk mitigation, seamless portfolio management, and strategic market expansion.
• This executive position offers a direct, performance-backed growth trajectory toward Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and equity stakeholder ownership within the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Board Alignment:

• Partner directly with the Executive Board and President to define, refine, and execute the company’s asset acquisition and growth strategy.

• Translate top-level strategic objectives into actionable operational roadmaps, investment criteria, and team performance metrics.

• Prepare comprehensive executive reports, financial valuations, and quarterly P&L analysis for board review.

• Operational Excellence & Asset Management:

• Direct day-to-day business unit operations to ensure optimal asset utilization, portfolio performance, and administrative efficiency.

• Formulate, standardize, and enforce rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), due diligence protocols, and risk governance frameworks.

• Oversee manpower planning, cross-functional team management, and talent performance optimization.

• Financial Growth & Capital Allocation:

• Drive portfolio revenue growth, capital deployment efficiency, and operational margin optimization in alignment with board mandates.

• Oversee operational budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset yield performance, and resource distribution.

• Monitor operational KPIs and execute data-driven strategies to lower management overhead while maximizing return on capital.

• Deal Origination & Stakeholder Relations:

• Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on high-yielding asset acquisition opportunities across targeted regional markets.

• Build and sustain relationships with key corporate clients, financial institutions, co-investors, and ecosystem partners.

• Represent African Assets Acquisition at high-level corporate forums, investment summits, and strategic negotiations.

Requirements

• Candidate Profile & Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or related field; an MBA or relevant post-graduate degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive corporate leadership experience, with at least 3–5 years in a General Manager, operations head, or asset management role.
• Asset & Financial Acumen: Solid background in P&L management, budget control, deal structure analysis, and asset performance tracking.
• Strategic Execution: Proven capability in managing complex business portfolios, negotiating transactions, and executing cross-border growth plans.
• Leadership & Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, team coaching, and board-level reporting capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Strong ambition to progress into a CEO position and build long-term value as an equity stakeholder.

Benefits

• Compensation & Performance Structure:
• Base

Salary

N350,000 monthly

• Target Achievement Bonus: Up to ₦500,000 monthly upon attaining defined financial, acquisition, and operational targets
• Commission: Tiered performance commissions for deal origination, asset growth, and revenue surpassing target thresholds
• Growth & Equity Pathway: Structured advancement pipeline to CEO and eligibility for equity stakeholder allocation based on sustained board-level milestones and organizational expansion

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.