Become a Team Lead, Strategy & Governance at FITC in Lagos

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.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Team Lead, Strategy & Governance

 

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: careers@fitc-ng.com using “Team Lead, Strategy & Governance” as the subject of the application.

 

Note: The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.