FITC is a world-class, innovation-led, technology-driven, knowledge and professional services institute that provides cutting edge Learning, Advisory and Research Services to organizations primarily within the Financial Services Sector across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Team Lead, Strategy & Governance to drive business growth, lead complex advisory engagements, and strengthen our governance and strategy offerings.
Role Overview
- The Team Lead, Strategy & Governance will be responsible for growing the Advisory business by identifying client needs, developing relevant products and services, and leading the execution of strategy, governance, and transformation projects.
- The role requires strong leadership, client engagement, and the ability to manage subject matter experts and consultants across multiple engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive business development initiatives and expand FITC Advisory’s client portfolio.
- Lead strategy development and implementation engagements for clients.
- Deliver board evaluation, board recruitment, and board/strategy retreat assignments.
- Provide governance and strategy advisory services to boards, executives, and SMEs.
- Scope, plan, and oversee the delivery of strategy, governance, and transformation projects.
- Manage and coordinate subject matter experts and consultants to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Support clients on corporate transformation and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;Master’sdegree preferred.
- Minimum of 6 – 8years’ work experience, with at least 5 years directly relevant to strategy, governance advisory, and team leadership.
- Proven experience leading strategy and governance engagements.
- Strong analytical, facilitation, proand stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to grow advisory business and manage client relationships.
Key Competencies & Expertise:
- Corporate transformation and change management
- Strategy development and execution
- Brand and strategy audit
- Board and executive retreats facilitation
- Gap analysis and diagnostic assessments
- Reporting and Documentation
- Governance and strategy advisory
- Management and coordination of subject matter experts
Why Join FITC Advisory?
- Opportunity to work with boards and senior executives across sectors
- Exposure to high-impact strategy and governance projects
- A collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented environment.
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter detailing relevant experience to: [email protected] using “Team Lead, Strategy & Governance” as the subject of the application.
Note: The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
