Managing Director

Description

• Bank Windhoek, the flagship brand of Capricorn Group, a Namibian financial services group, listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange, is seeking to appoint a Managing Director
• Bank Windhoek is proud of its Namibian heritage and strong track record of positive performance and growth
• The Bank is committed to building long-lasting relationships with its stakeholders and to be a responsible corporate citizen
• As Connectors of Positive Change, Bank Windhoek , through its large footprint across Namibia, is dedicated to contributing to socio-economic development of the country. Bank Windhoek is an equal opportunity employer
• The Managing Director will be responsible to drive the Bank’s strategy, ensuring competitiveness and sustainable business performance
• As a member of the Group Exco, the incumbent is expected to collaborate with other Group companies to optimise synergies and opportunities for growth
• This role reports to the Capricorn Group Chief Executive Officer and the Bank Windhoek board of directors

Duties

• Deliver on board approved company targets for growth and financial results
• Strategy development and execution, directing the operationalisation and implementation of the strategic business plan
• Risk management in line with the Gr oup Risk and Internal Control Assurance Framework
• Ambassador and chief spokesperson for the Bank, overseeing execution of the Bank’s stakeholder management plan
• Customer relations’ champion
• Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in people policies and practices
• Continuous business transformation through digital transformation and data
• Continuous improvement of operational excellence
• Development of future-fit leadership, talent and executive teams

Requisites

• A post-graduate professional or academical qualification in a relevant field
• Ideally the candidate should possess a financial qualification such as CA, CFA, or a business qualification such as an MBA or appropriate master’s degree
• An internationally accredited executive leadership course will be an advantage
• Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian citizens
• Experience/Knowledge and Skills required:
• Fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry, of which ten years must have been at executive management level
• Five (5) years must have been in an executive management position in a Bank
• A proven track record of successfully managing a business, leading large and cross-functional teams and projects, managing a large budget and driving cost effectiveness
• Experiences in interacting with Boards and Board committees
• Being diversity conscious with strong networking skills, whilst engaging for impact
• High levels of business awareness and acumen; change and transformational leadership abilities; excellent communication and critical thinking skills; complex decision-making abilities; emotional intelligence; high stress tolerance and being ethically accountable

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The application closing date is 30 September 2024 at close of business
• For more information on Bank Windhoek Ltd visit www.bankwindhoek.com.na

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Detailed motivation for their application
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to bwmdrecruitment@capricorn.com.na with the Subject line “Managing Director”