Thursday Guardian Jobs: Vacancies at a Microfinance Bank

A Leading Microfinance Bank With Its Head Office On Lagos Island Requires Highly Motivated, Ambitious And Disciplined Individuals With Strong Personalities For The Following Positions:


1. Marketing Unit Heads
Job Description: 
The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For Customer Acquisition, Retention And Optimization Of Relationship.


Required Qualifications:
• A Good First Degree With Minimum Of Systems Post Qualification Experience In The Financial Service Sector
• Possession Of Any Relevant Higher Or Professional Qualifications Will Be An Added Advantage


Personal Attribute
• Must Be Computer Literate And Conversant With The Use Of Microsoft Office Suite
• Handworking Self Motivated And Must Have A Strong Drive For Excellence
• Must Have A Good Knowledge Of Micro Finance Sector With An Excellent Marketing And Sales Record Of Banking Products.
• Good Oral And Written Skills, Interpersonal And Presentation Skills Are Mandatory


2. Head Of Operations
Job Description: 
The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For The Effective Management Of Banking Operations; Overseeing Branch Operations, Establishment And Management Of The Customer Care Platform.


Required Qualifications
• A Relevant First Degree In Business Administration, Banking And Finance, Accounting Or Any Other Social Sciences
• Possession Of Any Other Relevant Mba Or Post-Graduate Qualifications Will Be An Added Advantage.
• Minimum Of 5 Years Experience In Banking Operations
• Sound Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Must Be Computer Literate


3. Head Of Financial Control
Job Description:
The Right Candidate Will Keep The Bank’s Financial Records, Manage Liquidity And Will Be Responsible For Driving The Company’s Financial Management System. In Addition He/She Will Ensure Effective Delivery Of Financial And Management Reports And Also Ensure Strict Adherence To The Bank’s Financial Control System


Required Qualifications
• A Good First Degree Or Its Equivalent And A Recognized Professional Accounting Qualification (I.E. Aca, Acca, Or An Equivalent Certification)
• A Post-Graduate Degree Will Be An Added Advantage
• Minimum Of 7 Years Post-Graduate Experience, Out Of Which At Least 5 Years Should Have Been In A Financial Environment
• Good Knowledge Of Financial Management And God Accounting
• Must Be Computer Literate, With High Proficiency In The Use Of Microsoft Excel
• Must Have Good Organizational And Leadership Skills


4. Head Of Risk Management
Job Description: 
The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For Effective Management Of The Risk Portfolio Of The Bank And Will Ensure The Sustainable Operations Of The Bank’s Risk Management Policy.


Required Qualifications
• A Good Social Or Management Degree
• An Accounting Or Financial Will Be An Added Advantage
• Minimum Of 6 Years Experience In Risk Management In The Financial Service Sector
• A Good Knowledge Of The Microfinances Sector
• Excellent Analytical Skills


5. Marketing Officers
Job Description: 
The Successful Candidates Will Be Responsible For Customer Acquisition And Relationship Management.


Required Qualifications
• A Good First Degree Or Its Equivalent From A Reputable Institution
• Minimum Of 3 Years Experience In A Similar Position
• A Relevant Professional Qualification Would Be An Added Advantage
• Experience In Marketing Financial Products. Good Communication, Presentation And Analytical Skills.


Applicants Should Forward Their Cover Letter And Cvs To: hrmfb@gmail.com 


Application Deadline is 5th November 2009