The posting
Independent Director
Industry: Investment | Financial Services | Real Estate | Corporate Governance
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Mode: Hybrid (Physical & Virtual Board Meetings)
Employment Type: Board Appointment (Independent Director)
Reports To: Chairman of the Board
Compensation: Negotiable (Subject to Board Approval)
Experience: Minimum of 20 Years
About the Role
Our client is seeking to appoint a distinguished Independent Director to join its Board of Directors. The successful candidate will provide independent judgment, objective oversight, and strategic governance while ensuring the organization adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and board effectiveness.
This position is ideal for an experienced governance professional, retired regulator, senior legal practitioner, corporate secretary, former board chair, or senior executive with an outstanding track record in corporate governance and regulatory affairs.
Key Responsibilities
Board Governance & Independent Oversight
- Provide objective, independent, and unbiased oversight of Board activities.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership across the organization.
- Contribute to Board deliberations by providing independent strategic advice.
- Ensure Board decisions align with regulatory requirements and corporate governance best practices.
- Participate actively in Board and Committee meetings.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Strengthen the organization's corporate governance framework.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance codes.
- Advise the Board on governance policies, Board effectiveness, and governance reforms.
- Ensure adherence to statutory and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Promote sound risk governance and internal control systems.
Regulatory & Legal Advisory
- Provide strategic guidance on regulatory developments affecting the organization.
- Support the Board in maintaining strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.
- Review governance policies to ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
- Advise on Board governance matters, ethics, conflicts of interest, and compliance obligations.
Board Effectiveness
- Support Board performance evaluations and governance reviews.
- Contribute to Board succession planning and committee effectiveness.
- Encourage continuous improvement in Board governance practices.
- Promote effective decision-making and accountability across Board activities.
Risk Management & Strategic Guidance
- Provide independent oversight of enterprise risk management.
- Evaluate strategic initiatives from a governance and compliance perspective.
- Support sustainable growth through sound governance and prudent oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree or MBA is an added advantage.
- Professional qualifications such as ICSA, CIBN, ICAN, ACCA, CFA, NBA, CIPM, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 20 years' professional experience.
- Proven experience as one or more of the following: Experienced Corporate Governance Professional Retired Regulatory Executive Senior Legal Practitioner Corporate Secretary Former Board Chair Independent Director Senior Public Sector Executive Governance Consultant
- Previous Board-level or Committee experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory compliance, Board effectiveness, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Corporate Governance
- Board Effectiveness
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Law
- Risk Management
- Board Advisory
- Corporate Ethics
- Internal Controls
- Policy Development
- Regulatory Affairs
- Corporate Strategy
- Governance Frameworks
Leadership Competencies
- Independent Judgment
- Strategic Leadership
- Executive Advisory
- Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Board Leadership
- Governance Oversight
- Conflict Resolution
Behavioural Competencies
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Sound commercial and governance judgment
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Professional independence and objectivity
- High level of confidentiality and discretion
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Effectiveness of Board governance and oversight.
- Compliance with corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Quality of governance advice and strategic contributions.
- Board and Committee participation and effectiveness.
- Risk oversight and governance compliance.
- Contribution to organizational sustainability and long-term value creation.
Why Join Our Client?
- Opportunity to serve on the Board of a respected and growing organization.
- Influence strategic decisions and corporate governance practices.
- Collaborate with experienced Board members and executive leadership.
- Contribute to sustainable business growth and organizational excellence.
- Competitive remuneration and Board benefits, subject to Board approval.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] using "Independent Director – Lagos" as the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
