Our client, the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) is Libya’s Sovereign Wealth Fund and manages circa US$60 billion. LIA has defined a new strategy to help it promote economic stability, and to protect and grow the wealth of the Libyan people for future generations. To lead LIA through this exciting and critical period it is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer.
Chief Executive Officer
The position reports to the Chairman and to the Board of Directors
Role:
- Execute and lead the newly approved strategy and transformation
- Implement the new Board approved fund structure and the restructuring of existing investments
- Strengthen investment management and embed a risk-based approach
- Strengthen LIAs core capabilities, including corporate governance and LIAs reach in Libya and abroad
- Build-up the human resources and skills-base of LIA
- Manage the organization on day to day basis
The Person:
- Libyan national
- The candidate should qualify to Law No. 13 of 2013
- At least 20 years of successful experience leading financial organizations through major transformations
- Good knowledge of the asset management and broader financial services industry
- Knowledge of Libya’s political and institutional landscape and ability to manage in the Libyan environment
- Educated to at least university level; preferably post graduate qualification
- Written and spoken fluency in Arabic and English
Applicants should forward their CV in English and Arabic together with copies of their academic certifications/qualifications to Ms. Evangeline Pereira at [email protected] or send by post to Metin Mitchell & Co., P.O. Box 482046, Dubai, UAE by March 10th 2014. A specialized firm will review all applications to short-list candidates that meet the requisite job specifications and communicate outcomes by April 10th 2014 to both short-listed applicants and those not short-listed. The short-list of candidates will be submitted to LIA’s Board of Directors for consideration and interviews.