Senior Leadership Vacancies at the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN)

1. Deputy Registrar in CIIN (Ref: CIIN01)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

The Deputy Registrar serves as a top management team member supporting the Registrar in driving operational excellence across Membership, Technology, Governance, and Institutional Performance functions, while also supporting the Registrar in executing and delivering Council-approved strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support execution of short- and long-term strategic goals.

• Drive membership growth and revenue expansion.

• Oversee digital systems, IT governance, and data compliance.

• Provide high-level committee and governance support.

• Strengthen operational efficiency and institutional performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Masters in Science degree in Business, Insurance, Law, Finance, or related fields.

• Associate or Fellow of CIIN.

• 12-15 years of working experience.

• Proven top management leadership experience.

• Strong governance, digital transformation, and performance management exposure.

2. Head of Finance Department in CIIN (Ref: CIIN02)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

The Head of Finance Department is responsible for financial strategy, reporting integrity, treasury management, statutory compliance, and financial governance of the Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning process.

• Deliver timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting.

• Ensure statutory tax compliance (PAYE, VAT, WHT, Pensions, etc.).

• Oversee treasury and liquidity management.

• Support Finance & General Purposes Committee.

• Strengthen ERP and financial systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.

• ACA/ACCA/ICAN/ANAN (mandatory).

• MBA or MSc Finance preferred.

• 12-15 years of working experience.

• Proven top management leadership experience.

• Strong treasury, compliance, and governance expertise.

• Experience in a professional body, regulatory, or not-for-profit environment is an advantage.

3. Head of Academic in CIFM (Ref: CIFM01)

Location: Nigeria

The Head of Academic is the Chief Academic Officer of CIFM, responsible for academic strategy, curriculum development, faculty leadership, research advancement, quality assurance, and student experience excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management of Academic Strategy.

• Develop and deliver high-quality academic and training programs.

• Manage curriculum development and accreditation.

• Lead faculty recruitment, development, and performance.

• Oversee student admissions, progress, and experience.

• Drive research initiatives and industry partnerships.

• Ensure quality assurance and compliance.

• Manage academic budgets and resources.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Master of Science degree in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• AIIN or FIIN qualification preferred.

• Minimum 12-15 years of working experience in academic leadership, including senior roles.

• Strong curriculum development and executive education experience.

• Academic leadership experience and Insurance/finance industry knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to build academic credibility and programme growth.

What We Are Looking For

Across all roles, we seek leaders who demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and execution capability.

• Integrity and governance discipline.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Digital and systems literacy.

• Institutional development mindset.

• Commitment to professional excellence.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape the future of insurance professionalism in Nigeria.

• Top Management level leadership exposure.

• Institutional transformation mandate.

• Platform for national and industry impact.