JOB DESCRIPTION and; SPECIFICATIONS
JOB TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - MMREIF
DEPARTMENT: ADMIN
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: BOARD CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT-MML
COORDINATING
RELATIONSHIPS: Internal
All Staff
External
Financial Services Commission and other
Regulatory Authorities
Stock Brokers
Auditors
Foreign Investment Managers
Commercial Banks
Central Bank
Other Financial Institutions
Government Ministries and Departments as
appropriate.
SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 The CEO is accountable to the Board for ensuring the overall effective operations of
MMREIF and the attaining of the goals and objectives of the organization. He/she is
expected to oversee MMREIF and 39;s operations to ensure efficiency, quality service, and cost-
effective management of resources, to develop a strategic plan to advance MMREIF’s
mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth for the
organization. Additionally the CEO is expected to seek new project and corporate
financing opportunities, and in so doing build the name of MMREIF as a leader and
specialist in this field
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MAIN DUTIES and; RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.2 Provides leadership and management to ensure that the mission and core values of
MMREIF are put into practice.
1.3 Establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective
developer of solutions to business challenges.
1.4 Responsible for management of the company to achieve and surpass revenue,
profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
1.5 Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth
strategies and processes.
1.6 Collaborates with the Executive Management Team to develop and implement plans for
the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel designed to
accommodate MMREIF’s growth objectives.
1.7 Motivates and leads the management team to perform at a high level.
1.8 Attracts recruits and retains required members of the Executive Team not currently in
place.
1.9 Provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
1.10 Acts as lead andquot;Customer-care Officerandquot; through direct contact with existing and potential
customers.
1.11 Assists, as required, in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable
MMREIF to meet revenue, growth and market share objectives bearing in mind at all
times FSC and other applicable regulatory restrictions.
1.12 Fosters a success-oriented, accountable environment within MMREIF.
1.13 Represents MMREIF with clients, investors and business partners.
1.14 Identify acquisition and merger opportunities and direct implementation activities.
1.15 Approves MMREIFand#39;s operational procedures, policies, and standards.
1.16 Reviews MMREIFand#39;s activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and
status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current
conditions.
1.17 Evaluates performance of executives for compliance with MMREIFand#39;s established policies
and objectives and their contributions in attaining the objectives.
1.18 Promotes MMREIF through written articles and personal appearances at conferences and
on radio and TV.
1.19 Represent MMREIF at industry committee meetings, and at formal functions.
1.20 Presents MMREIFand#39;s annual report at the annual Stockholder and Board of Director
meetings
1.21 Directs MMREIFand#39;s planning and policy-making committees.
1.22 Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of business units.
1.23 Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizationand#39;s policies,
standards and applicable laws.
1.24 Responsibilities include:
- Interviewing, hiring and training employees;
- Planning, assigning and directing work;
- Appraising performance;
- Rewarding and disciplining employees;
- Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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1.25 Structures MMREIFand#39;s investment portfolio
1.26 Monitors asset allocation in investment portfolios, and liquidity levels and yields of funds
under management.
1.27 Invests funds in accordance with the organizationand#39;s policies to ensurethe highest rate of
returns.
1.28 Liaises with clients and investors as needed with respect to portfolio management and
other investment decisions.
1.29 Advises clients on financing opportunities based on market analyses
1.30 Reviews the performance of various investment products.
1.31 Reviews and approves the monthly valuation reports on all ongoing projects.
1.32 Serves as one of the resource persons to assist in the evaluation of the financial impact of
proposed business strategies and transactions and makes recommendations for ensuring
that the companyand#39;s business objectives are met.
1.33 Responds to Auditorsand#39; recommendations and leads efforts to implement agreed changes.
1.34 Leads efforts for the continuous improvement of the investment department.
1.35 Manages the overall performance of the departmentand#39;s employees through a range of
activities including:
• Creating an annual action plan with milestones that can be broken down to the
department employees performance appraisals
• Articulating project objectives and tasks for reportees.
• Analyzing workload, establishing a realistic work schedule and monitors
performance for self and reportee.
• Taking the necessary action to resolve conflicts and/or give recognition to
success.
• Ensuring that for each reportee, Career Development Plans are designed,
documented and their implementation monitored.
• Hosting weekly Team Meetings to facilitate information sharing, clarifications,
feedback, team building and development of organizational culture.
1.36 Manages the manpower needs of the department, including:Identifying required
competencies, tasks and performance standards for the jobs. Drafting the Job
Descriptions for all new or re-structured positions in the department. Reallocating the
human resource to meet demands for service from the department.
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Assists the Board in drafting communication to the public and to Employees, in the event of a
disaster.
1.37 Participates in the formulation and development of the companyand#39;s strategic and
operational objectives including budget preparation.
1.38 Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and ; WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
a. Second Second Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
b. Five (5) – eight (8) years related experience
c. Strategic thinker and proficient in decision-making.
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d. Knowledge of financial sector instruments, laws, regulations, ethics, and
professional jargon.
e. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
f. Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
g. High level of proficiency in the use of computers, particularly spreadsheets and
word-processing
h. Working knowledge of presentation programmes and equipment.
i. Knowledgeable on the functioning of the Bonds, Real Estate and Equities Market
locally and internationally.
j. Strong experience leading, supervising and motivating a team of investment
professionals.