Rank, an integrated financial services and Proprietary Investment Holding firm, has appointed Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment, its bid to broaden its service offerings into wealth management and investment banking with Rank Capital.
This move is in alignment with Rank’s long-term strategic goal of transforming to a full-fledged financial institution with emphasis on democratizing wealth for African markets.
Effective immediately, Djebah will lead Rank Capital’s expansion into wealth management and investment banking.
His remit includes managing portfolios across equities and treasury, while architecting bespoke strategies that enable high-net-worth individuals and organizations to maximize their capital.
Djebah joins Rank with over 15 years of leadership experience across Nigeria’s premier financial institutions. His previous roles include Managing Director of Anchoria Securities Limited and Mainstreet Bank Securities Limited, as well as Head of Investment Banking at Alpha Morgan Capital Advisory Partners Limited. His deep expertise in M&A, credit, and securities ensures that Rank’s evolving ecosystem is built upon a foundation of rigorous institutionalization and world-class corporate governance.
The appointment strengthens Rank’s capabilities following the strategic acquisitions of AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank. This ecosystem creates a comprehensive financial loop: Rank Microfinance Bank provides inclusive banking for the mass market, while Rank Capital delivers sophisticated wealth management solutions.Rank App, a money app for saving, investing and spending together Together, they offer a seamless environment for users to transition from basic banking to high-level wealth creation.
Femi Iromini, CEO and Co-Founder of Rank, said, “Lucky brings a broad wealth of experience that is essential as we transition from a high-growth fintech to a formalized financial institution. His deep understanding of market mechanics will help us achieve our vision of empowering everyday Nigerians to build lasting wealth, rather than just saving. By institutionalizing our processes under Lucky’s leadership, we are ensuring that we deliver tangible, long-term value for every stakeholder in the Rank ecosystem.”
Lucky Djebah, Executive Director of Rank Capital, commented:
“I am thrilled to join Rank at such a pivotal stage. There is a profound opportunity to redefine how Nigerians experience wealth management by leveraging cutting-edge technology without losing the essential ‘in-person’ experience that builds trust. Rank has a deep, proven expertise in building products for people exactly where they are. I look forward to building the critical infrastructure that proves community-driven models, when backed by institutional rigor, can secure generational wealth for Africans.”
