Incorporated in 1976 and Chartered by CIBN Act No. 12 of 1990, now Act No. 5 of 2007
The Centre for Financial Studies (CFS) was established in 2013 as a subsidiary of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) with a vision to be the most globally respected African Centre for Financial Studies.

An affiliate Centre of the Lagos Business School, it is positioned as thought-led Institution, offering research capacities and knowledge based events on contemporary and emerging issues in banking and finance. The chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria established the Centre for Financial Studies as a strategic contribution towards addressing the shortage in executive capacity in the banking and finance industry and has positioned it to provide top execute personnel in financial services institutions the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of sound financial knowledge.


Job Title: Director
Dept./School/Inst.: Chartered institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Nature of Engagement /Tenure: Contract/four years
Reports to (Job title) : Registrar
Section/Centre/Unit: Centre for Financial Studies
Grade: Assistant Director – Director
Appointment period: Full Time
Current location: Lagos
Responsibilities
The Director shall have the responsibility of:

  • Engaging in research on topical contemporary and emerging issues in the banking and Finance Industry with a view to advancing the frontiers of knowledge
  • Engaging in policy advocacy by generating position/occasional papers on relevant and topical issues in banking and finance
  • Collaborating with any organization or tertiary institutions towards the achievements of the objectives of the centre.
  • Organizing knowledge events such as Round-tables, Guest Speaker Series, Breakfast Sessions, Public Lecture to provide platform for discussing research findings, access to high quality intelligence about the operating business environment, and also discuss burning issues relevant to banking and finance practitioners, regulators, academics and members of the Institute.
  • In addition to proven management and leadership experience, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic and professional practice.

Qualification and Requirement

  • A Doctorate degree or a Master's degree in any Ph. D. degree(desirable);
  • of the social sciences or business related disciplines and Relevant professional
  • Possession of relevant Professional Qualifications such as qualification (s) (essential)
  • ACIB/FCIB is an added advantage
  • candidates must possess membership of relevant and reputable professional body/bodies in Nigeria or overseas and be able to command the respect and loyalty of members of staff, researchers, and other stakeholders
  • at least fifteen (15) years academic, professional Academic and administrative experience,
  • at least five of which have leadership (essential) and been gained in managerial position in an institution of scholarly publications comparable status (essentials).
  • Demonstrable ability to offer academic and administrative Leadership as well as the ability to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of the office of the Director.
  • Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals

Required Skills

  • Computer Skill – Use of Statistical Packages e.g. SPSS and Research Skill (essential):
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Writing Skill (essential)
  • Research Skill
  • Presentation Skill (essential)
  • Writing Skill And industry knowledge
  • Presentation Skill
  • Verbal Communication Skill
  • Leadership Skill
  • Knowledge of laws, guidelines, policies and regulations relating to the Banking and Finance industry

Attitude & Disposition

  • Candidate must possess Professional and Ethical attitude necessary for the job
  • Other circumstances
  • The appointment is for an initial period of four (4) years and may be renewed for a second term of four (4) years, subject to satisfactory performance
  • The remuneration attached to the position is similar to those enjoyable in the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria

Working Environment
The Director will be required to interact with Management and Staff and all stakeholders of the Institute


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Application Deadline: 18th April, 2014.