URGENT VACANCIES AVAILABLE AS AT 28TH JULY, 2009

A FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY, WITH SUBSIDIARIES IN THE STOCK BROKING, MORTGAGE BANKING AND REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES IS SEEKING FOR SELF MOTIVATED AND SELF MANAGED PROFESSIONALS OF HIGH INTEGRITY IN THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

1. HEAD, RISK MANAGEMENT
THE APPOINTEE INTO THIS POSITION WILL BE A WELL GROOMED MANAGER WITH UNIVERSITY DEGREE(S) AND APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, WHO HAS EXTENSIVE SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, ACQUIRED OVER A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN 10 YEARS, PREFERABLY IN A STRUCTURED FINANCIAL AND PROFIT-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENT. THIS POSITION WILL AMONG OTHER THINGS, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING RISK STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE KEY PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE METRICS IN GROWTH & PROFITABILITY.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SUITABLE CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:
• ABILITY TO INTERFACE WITH VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN A GROUP STRUCTURE
• STRONG AND DEEP RISK MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES, SPANNING SECURED AND UNSECURED LENDING PRODUCTS.
• EXPERIENCE IN OPERATIONAL MARKET AND CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT, PREFERABLY GAINED WITHIN THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL OR BANKING ENVIRONMENT, OR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY.
• EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL, COMMUNICATION, PRESENTATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN BUILDING, LENDING AND MANAGING THE LOCAL RISK FUNCTION OF A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WOULD BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.
• AGE NOT LESS THAN 36 YEARS.

2. COMPLIANCE OFFICERS (2)
THIS POSITION WILL AMONG OTHERS, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING ON REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES OF THE COMPANY AND PROVIDING GUIDANCE FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM ON MATTERS RELATING TO COMPLIANCE. THE INCUMBENT WILL SPECIFICALLY ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC).
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
• MUST BE A UNIVERSITY GRADUATE OR HND HOLDER WITH AT LEAST A SECOND CLASS LOWER/LOWER CREDIT.
• MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS POST NYSC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ON A SIMILAR JOB IN A DEMANDING & RESULT-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT.
• MUST BE PROACTIVE AND CAPABLE OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL AREAS OF COMPLIANCE, VULNERABILITY & RISK.
• EXPERIENCE IN CAPITAL MARKET OPERATION PREFERABLY GAINED WITHIN A STOCK BROKING OR CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENT IS ESSENTIAL.
• MUST BE A VIBRANT INDIVIDUAL, PLEASANT PERSONALITY WITH FRESH IDEAS AND READY FOR CHALLENGES.
• CURRENT REGISTRATION WITH SEC AS A CAPITAL MARKET OPERATOR WILL BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.
• AGE BRACKET 25 - 35 YEARS.

3. BUILDING ENGINEER
THIS POSITION WILL REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE WHOLLY OWNED REAL ESTATE SUBSIDIARY AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CO-ORDINATION OF CONSULTANTS AND PROJECT SUPERVISION, LIAISING WITH PROFESSIONALS & REGULATORY AUTHORITIES.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
• MINIMUM OF BSC DEGREE/HND IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY OR CIVIL ENGINEERING, WITH AT LEAST SECOND CLASS LOWER DIVISION/LOWER CREDIT.
• AT LEAST 4 YEARS POST NYSC RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• MUST BE ABLE TO READ & INTERPRET ENGINEERING DRAWINGS ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ETC; WITHOUT MISSING ANY DETAILS.
• MUST BE COMPUTER LITERATE WITH PROFICIENCY IN AUTOCAD AND MICROSOFT PACKAGES WORD, EXCEL, AND MS PROJECT.
• MUST HAVE CARRIED OUT AT LEAST 2-STOREY HOUSING PROJECTS FROM FOUNDATION TO FINISH (EVIDENCE TO BE PROVIDED)
• MEMBERSHIP OF RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL BODIES SUCH AS COREN, INSTITUTE OF BUILDERS ETC ARE REQUIRED.
• AGE BRACKET 25 - 35 YEARS.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERESTED & QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION AND CURRICULUM VITAE (STATING CLASS OF DEGREE) TO: [email protected]
THE CV SHOULD INDICATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PREVIOUS SIMILAR POSITIONS HELD AND MUST INCLUDE CONTACT ADDRESS (NOT P.O. BOX), TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND FUNCTIONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.


CLOSING: 4 AUGUST, 2009.