Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
bdozambia· Finance
About this role
JOB ADVERTISEMENT: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Location: Zambia
Industry: Financial Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Board of Directors
About the Institution
Our client is a reputable and growing financial institution operating in Zambia, committed to delivering sustainable financial solutions, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder value. The institution seeks to appoint a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and transformation.
Position Overview
The Chief Executive Officer will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the institution. The CEO will be responsible for driving profitability, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening corporate governance, and enhancing the institution’s market position in Zambia’s financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and implement the institution’s vision, mission, and long-term objectives
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability
- Ensure full compliance with Bank of Zambia regulations and other applicable laws
- Lead financial performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Strengthen risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance frameworks
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, shareholders, investors, and key stakeholders
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive management team
- Drive innovation, business growth, and market expansion initiatives
- Represent the institution at high-level industry, government, and public engagements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or equivalent) and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g. ZICA, ACCA, CIMA) will be an added advantage
- Minimum of five (5) years’ proven working experience in senior leadership or executive management within a financial institution
- Strong knowledge of Zambia’s financial services regulatory environment
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management, and corporate governance
Key Competencies & Attributes
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills
- Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and people management abilities
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to deliver results in a dynamic and highly regulated environment
- A competitive salary shall be offered
- Good understanding of the following accounting standards;
(i) IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards
(ii) IAS – International Accounting Standards
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
- A cover letter outlining suitability for the role
- Copies of relevant qualifications
Applications should be clearly marked “Chief Executive Officer” in the subject line and submitted on or before
5 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Chief Executive Officer position at bdozambia located?
This Chief Executive Officer role at bdozambia is based in Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Chief Executive Officer role at bdozambia full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Chief Executive Officer role in the Finance department at bdozambia.
Which team or department does the Chief Executive Officer at bdozambia belong to?
This Chief Executive Officer position is part of the Finance department at bdozambia. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Chief Executive Officer job at bdozambia posted?
This Chief Executive Officer position at bdozambia was posted on May 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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