Chief Executive Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) Location: Zambia Industry: Financial Services Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting To: Board of Directors About the Institution Our 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 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and transformation. Position Overview The 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’s market position in Zambia’s financial services sector. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and implement the institution’s vision, mission, and long-term objectives Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability Ensure full compliance with Bank of Zambia regulations and other applicable laws Lead financial performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Strengthen risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance frameworks Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, shareholders, investors, and key stakeholders Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive management team Drive innovation, business growth, and market expansion initiatives Represent the institution at high-level industry, government, and public engagements Minimum Qualifications & Experience Master’s 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 Minimum of five (5) years’ proven working experience in senio