Trust Manager at Greenwich Trustees Limited

Greenwich Trustees Limited, proudly part of the esteemed Greenwich Trust Group, stands as one of Nigeria’s premier independent Investment Banking firms. Our journey began in the year 2000 as Afribank Trustees & Asset Management Company LTD, operating as a subsidiary of the esteemed Afribank Nigeria PLC at that time. With a focus on excellence, we provide top-tier professional services that encompass Financial and Investment advice, Trusteeship, Retirement, and Estate Planning. Our boutique products are carefully curated to meet the unique needs of our esteemed clients, ensuring they receive tailored solutions that address their specific requirements. At Greenwich Trustees Limited, we are committed to delivering high-level services that cater to the diverse financial and investment aspirations of our clients.

Title: Trust Manager

Location: Abuja

Employment Type: Full-time

Overall Objectives

• To effectively secure and manage the clients’ assets under the terms slated in the respective Trust Deeds

Reporting Relationships:

• Responsible to: Trust Officers
• Direct Report: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate business activities of the unit.
• Protect the interest of Bondholders by preparing and perfecting Trust Deeds. Effect payment of Bondholders Principal & Interest entitlements when due
• Maintain and keep in custody securities used for the duration of the financial obligation.
• Represent Bondholders interest and give necessary approvals/consents. Exercise discretionary powers in the interest of Bondholders.
• Render periodic reports to the Issuer and Regulators [SEC & NSE].
• Identify and prioritize trust and other opportunities, deepening relationships and enhancing revenue.
• Ensure the retention of business and fulfilment of Key’s fiduciary responsibilities.
• Meet and engage with clients, attorneys, accountants, consultants & co-fiduciaries. Also coordinate team members, present ideas, and solutions to both prospective and existing clients
• Enhance key reputation with High-Net-Worth individuals and their influencers.
• Lead or participate in the closing of new business.
• Ensure the implementation of Trust policies and procedures in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure proper documentation of all Trust Relationships and effectively maintain Trust files.
• Maintain compliance with all internal policies and procedures as well as with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Mitigate risk on individual book of business.
• Contribute to the development of new Trust products and develop proposals for prospects.
• Ensure the proper investment of funds held under Trustee or Nominee arrangement.
• Ability to assess client’s needs and adapt products to meet client’s needs and deliver them with credibility and confidence.
• Establish performance objectives & targets for team members. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the team.
• Communicate with departmental staff on relevant business and corporate matters through regular meetings.
• Have working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the industry.
• Participate actively in Management Committee meetings and other management bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Job Requirements / Specification

• Educational Requirement: Law Degree, preferably in Company / Business Law
• Professional Qualification: Professional qualification in Law and/or Banking/Asset Management, MBA would be an added advantage.

Cognate Experience:

• A minimum of five to eight (8) years’ experience in the Trustee and Financial Services industry with experience in Private, Corporate and Public Trust

Required Skills And Attributes:

• High Integrity
• In-depth Knowledge of Trustee and Investment Business
• Good Networking Skills
• Good Independent Judgment
• Ability to Think Creatively
• Excellent Writing and Communication Skills
• Credit Legal Documentation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Marketing and Relationship Management Skills
• Industry and Product Knowledge
• Leadership, Training and Coaching Skills
• Product and Business Development Skills

Performance Measurement:

• Performance Areas
• Key Performance Indicators
• Number of Trustee Relationships Managed
• Size of Trustees Funds Managed
• Size of Trustee Fees Earned
• Number of Infractions to the SEC Rules
• Adequacy and Currency of Industry Information
• Level of Brand Recognition
• Satisfaction Level of Customers and Other Stakeholders
• INTERFACES

Internal:

• All Departmental Heads
• External:

The SEC

• Issuers
• Lawyers, and
• Other customers

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.