JOB ADVERTISEMENT: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
\nLocation:\u00a0Zambia
\nIndustry:\u00a0Financial Services
\nEmployment Type:\u00a0Full-Time
\nReporting To: Board of Directors
\nAbout the Institution
\nOur client is a reputable and growing financial institution operating in Zambia, committed to delivering sustainable financial solutions, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder value. The institution seeks to appoint a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven\u00a0Chief Executive Officer (CEO)\u00a0to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and transformation.
\nPosition Overview
\nThe Chief Executive Officer will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the institution. The CEO will be responsible for driving profitability, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening corporate governance, and enhancing the institution\u2019s market position in Zambia\u2019s financial services sector.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Provide strategic leadership and implement the institution\u2019s vision, mission, and long-term objectives
\nOversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability
\nEnsure full compliance with Bank of Zambia regulations and other applicable laws
\nLead financial performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
\nStrengthen risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance frameworks
\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with regulators, shareholders, investors, and key stakeholders
\nLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive management team
\nDrive innovation, business growth, and market expansion initiatives
\nRepresent the institution at high-level industry, government, and public engagements<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or equivalent) and\/or relevant professional qualification (e.g. ZICA, ACCA, CIMA) will be an added advantage
\nMinimum of five (5) years\u2019 proven working experience in senior leadership or executive management within a financial institution
\nStrong knowledge of Zambia\u2019s financial services regulatory environment
\nDemonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management, and corporate governance<\/p>\n
Key Competencies & Attributes<\/p>\n
Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills
\nExceptional leadership, decision-making, and people management abilities
\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct
\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
\nAbility to deliver results in a dynamic and highly regulated environment
\nA competitive salary shall be offered
\nGood understanding of the following accounting standards;
\n(i) IFRS \u2013 International Financial Reporting Standards
\n(ii) IAS \u2013 International Accounting Standards<\/p>\n
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