About the Role
Assist to Hire is recruiting on behalf of a premier specialist private investment and dealmaking firm focused on the acquisition and development of infrastructure and real assets across Africa. We are seeking an exceptional, intellectually versatile, and operationally fearless Chief Operating Officer (COO), Finance & Investments to serve as the CEO's principal internal executive and second-in-command. In this executive capacity, you will act as our primary institutional builder, responsible for translating the firm’s strategy into disciplined, measurable execution across multiple high-impact sectors including energy, mining, power, and real estate.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the CEO’s trusted operational partner, relieving them of internal operating burdens and leading firm-wide execution of business plans.
- Coordinate diverse teams across investment, finance, and transaction execution, ensuring seamless workstream delivery and rigorous technical support.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking while establishing robust institutional compliance and operating standards.
- Proactively diagnose and resolve complex cross-functional challenges, maintain business continuity, and build a world-class operating platform.
- 12 to 20 years of progressive leadership experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure Investment, Investment Banking, Project Finance, Corporate Finance or M&A.
- Demonstrable track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering high-value outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
- Exceptional commercial judgement, financial acumen, and technical investment literacy.
- Unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, accountability, and institutional culture.
- Competitive net salary of 150 million naira per annum.
- High-performance, demanding, yet deeply rewarding environment at the forefront of African infrastructure development.
- Clear pathway to long-term institutional value creation and executive leadership influence.