Mode of Engagement

Full-time with a probation period of 6 months.

Primary Job Location

Lekki Phase 1, Lagos (Hybrid)

Reporting Line

Chief Executive Officer

Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept it 😁

Some people like uneventful predictability. You’re not one of them. 

You see systems; how they work, where they break, and how to make them better. You don’t just keep things running; you make them run smoother, faster, and smarter.

You get excited about change, not anxious. You thrive on structure, but you know that great organisations evolve. You love process; not for its own sake, but because it frees people to do their best work.

When things go wrong, you don’t point fingers; you find solutions. You roll up your sleeves, rally the team, and bring order out of chaos.

In our company, you’ll be responsible for bringing clarity, structure, and operational excellence to a portfolio company. You’ll translate vision into systems, goals into metrics, and challenges into solutions.

Finally, we expect you to demonstrate the accomplishments to progress to a CEO or Executive Director role within 5 years or less.

Ready for the challenge? Let’s go.

About Volition Cap

Volition Cap is a game-changing asset manager empowering Africans & Diasporans to create wealth. 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Drive Strategy and Sales Execution: Turn big ideas into actionable plans and measurable sales results.
  • Lead Operations: Oversee the smooth running of day-to-day activities across multiple departments. Ensure no ball drops. Free the CEO from all administrative duties.
  • Build Systems & Processes: Create and refine policies and workflows that power the organisation.
  • Develop People & Culture: Mentor managers, encourage collaboration, and build a culture of excellence.
  • Manage Resources & Budgets: Ensure smart allocation of funds, reduced costs and operational efficiency.
  • Monitor Performance: Track KPIs and ensure deliverables are met with precision.
  • Strengthen Partnerships: Develop strategic collaborations and partnerships.
  • Executive Leadership: Progress to a CEO or Executive Director role within 5 years or less.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A university degree with a strong foundation in secondary school math.
  • 10+ years of experience in operations, administration, or a similar role.
  • Entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship experience: has led teams or businesses and owned sales outcomes (including budgets or P&L).
  • Proficiency in team & process optimization and workflow management.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements.
  • Advanced use of team management tools and apps.
  • Extreme attention to detail and organization. No dropped balls and no overwhelm.

Remuneration and Perks

  • Competitive remuneration in line with industry benchmarks
  • Health insurance
  • Communication allowance
  • Birthday allowance
  • Work-from-home options
  • Staff-only investment opportunities
  • High degree of autonomy & flexibility
  • International travel and global growth opportunities