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. It is now in the process of revitalizing its operations and is looking to appoint exceptional individuals to the following positions:
Head of Treasury & Budget Stabilization Fund
Role:
- Managing all LIA’s cash; place available funds and manage LIA’s foreign exchange positions
- Maximize return on LIA’s short-term assets, liaising with local and international banks
- Manage LIA’s new Budget Stabilization Fund
- Manage LIA’s FX and hedging positions
The Person:
- 10-15 years of senior experience in cash management and/or Treasury, preferably within financial services with a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Please send applications to Ms. Dana Barada: [email protected]
Senior Advisor for Finance & Control
Role:
- Advise LIA in Tripoli and London and its subsidiaries to improve capabilities and skills
- Supervise the accounts of LIA and its subsidiaries and their accounting systems
- Work closely with the CEO’s office to supervise the planning and budgeting process of LIA and its subsidiaries
- Assist in developing and maintaining financial reporting and MIS in line with the requirements of LIA and its subsidiaries
- Work with IT and the finance teams of LIA and its subsidiaries to select and implement IT infrastructure to support financial monitoring and reporting
The Person:
- 10-15 years’ experience at a senior level in Accounting or Finance, preferably within asset management or financial services in the MENA region
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Please send applications to Mr. Konstantinos Balasis: [email protected]
Head of Human Resources
Role:
- Implement HR strategy and planning; oversee and advise on LIA’s and subsidiaries’ organizational structure and positions
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process
- Lead organization’s shift to a performance culture – identify knowledge and skill gaps and propose , implement development program to address these
The Person:
- 10-15 years of experience at a senior level in human resources, preferably within financial services in the Middle East
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Please send applications to Ms. Farah Abdul Rehman: [email protected]
Head of Communications & PR
Role:
- Implement communications (both external and internal) and public relations strategy
- Develop/manage communication campaigns to assist LIA during its period of transition
- Manage communications with other Sovereign Wealth Funds and with maintain relationships with the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance.
- Assist the CEO with assessing, monitoring and managing LIA’s brand image especially with the generic public.
The Person:
- 5-10 years of senior experience in Communications Management, PR and Public Affairs of financial institutions, preferably in the MENA region
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Please send applications to Ms. Rawan Shaath: [email protected]
Applicants should forward their CV in English and Arabic together with copies of their academic certifications/qualifications 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.
