First Bank of Nigeria Graduate Service Executive Recruitment Programme 2016

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the leading player in the Nigerian financial services sector is set to recruit for the position of Graduate Service Executive Recruitment Programme 2016. 

We at First Bank has solidified itself as a brand of fortitude, strength and innovation since its inception in 1894.

2016 Service Executive Conversion Programme (SECP - Season 2)

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

• Career opportunities exist for suitably qualified, energetic, self-motivated and dynamic Service Executives to be converted to Full-Time Employees on Executive Trainee grade.
• The opportunity is exclusive to First Bank’s Service Executives and is aimed at ensuring that the Bank’s Talent Management Philosophy continues to provide all segment of our workforce an enriching and truly rewarding career.
• We therefore seek application from eligible candidates who are desirous of advancing their career in the Bank as Full-Time Employees.

NB: This recruitment is opened to the general public who met the qualifications below. Successful candidates will be recruited as Service Executives who are then transitioned to full-time Executive Trainees in the bank. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Not more than 32 years.
• Minimum academic qualification is B.Sc. degree with Second Class Lower or HND Upper Credit from institutions accredited by NUC or other regulatory bodies approved by government.
• Possession of higher degree(s) and/or relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA. will be a distinct advantage.
• Must have worked in the Bank for a minimum of 3 years as a non-core staff.
• Sound moral and ethical conduct with no disciplinary records.
• Evidence of mandatory NYSC scheme or Exemption Certificate.

Key Competency and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Analytical skills
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Highly innovative with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team player
• Familiarity with global financial trends and developments
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and Power Point

Application Closing Date

23rd October, 2016.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Sterling Bank Plc Graduate Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP) 2016

Sterling Bank Plc is currently seeking the services of innivative individuals for its Graduate Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP) 2016. 

Description

Sterling Bank YIEDP Programme - YIEDP stands for Youth Innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The Programme is aimed at harnessing the latent entrepreneurial spirit among the teeming youths by providing timely and affordable loans to implement their business ideas.

Qualified Business Sectors

• Agro-Allied
• Food Processing / Preservation
• Arts & Crafts
• Manufacturing / Cottage Industry
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Construction Support
• Power & Energy
• Education & Financial Inclusion
• Film & Photography
• Automobile
• Others

Requirements

The following categories of youth (aged 18 - 35) are eligible under this scheme:

• Serving youth corps members
• Non-NYSC (not more than 5 years post NYSC)

The details below are relevant for all eligible youth:

• Eligible youth can apply for the loan using his/her NYSC State Code.
• Applications can be made as an Individual or as a group (of 3-5 applicants with similar business interest)
• A single applicant can access up to a facility limit N3m while group project jointly owned by 3-5 qualified beneficiaries can access up to a facility limit of N10m.
• Security: Graduate entrepreneurs will use their tertiary institution(s) certificate(s) and their NYSC discharge certificate. Serving Corp members will pledge their NYSC discharge certificate and their tertiary institution(s) certificates(s). Also, legal ownership of assets financed by the Bank and 3rd party guarantors will be requested as additional collateral from all  entrepreneurs.
• Participants must have served in the last 5 years, be presently serving or must be an artisan with vocational qualifications and certificates to show.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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World Bank Vacancy : Team Assistant

The World Bank is currently seeking the services of suitable and qualified individuals for the positions of Team Lead Assistant.

Job No.: 162045

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Grade: GB

Recruitment Type: Local Hire

Background / General Descriptions

• The World Bank, a leading multi-lateral institution in global economic development, is looking for a highly organized, energized and experienced person capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment to serve as a Team Assistant.
• The Team Assistant will be under direct supervision of the Senior Executive Assistant (SEA) who is responsible for her/his technical and professional development and performance evaluation.
• The Team Assistant is an integral part of the Nigeria Country Office Administrative and Client Support (ACS) team. (S)He will provide Administrative and client support to the Operational Staff.
• The job implies frequent interaction with other institutional units, staff in other locations (locally and internationally), Government officials, consultants and external organizations.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment.

Job Description and Accountabilities

• The overall purpose of the assignment is to provide administrative, logistical and operational support to the World Bank Nigeria Country Office.

Main Functions

Operational and administrative support:

• Provide support for preparation and implementation of World Bank projects and activities according to Bank procedures.
• Use desktop processing skills to produce complex texts, reports, presentations, charts, figures, graphs, etc., according to Bank format and distribution.
• Collect and input data provided by Task Team Leaders into the central database, including processing new project status reports.
• Keep abreast of the Organization’s directives and ensure effective processing of all project documents.
• Draft routine correspondence (standard letters, memos, faxes, etc.) conforming to the Organization’s regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style and proofread materials.
• Draft minutes of meetings and provide assistance in editing large documents.
• Maintain up-to-date divisional project files (both paper and electronic) and retrieve data from various sources and compile these for use by the Country Director and/or the Country Management Unit (CMU).
• Incorporate agreed comments into documents, making full use of shared drives and software capabilities.

Information Management and Client interaction:

• Answer internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio or, as necessary, take accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and route them to appropriate persons to handle.
• Maintain current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distribute documents for the team.
• Co-ordinate with service units, and liaise frequently with team members both in Washington and in the Country Office.
• Track and report on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities.

Time management & Logistic planning:

• Arrange working schedule and meeting with counterparts for the visiting teams.
• Co-ordinate time management and schedules, taking current and future priorities into account, anticipate and monitor changes, and communicate the information.
• Track assigned tasks/project steps/ timetables using modern office management technologies, coordinate with relevant staff, provide assistance and/or information on project-related matters.
• Solve non-routine problems creatively and resourcefully and assist in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, board presentation and signing, etc.

Other Duties:

• Serve as a back-up to other staff and Task Team Assistants on project and administrative tasks.
• Occasionally perform Analytical tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Supervisor.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience with a multilateral/bilateral organization is an advantage.

Competencies

• Technology and systems knowledge - Demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience working with Microsoft office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Has ability and willingness to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 
• Project and task management - Exhibit good organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to work competently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate attention to detail and quality. Has ability to manage multiple tasks and complete tasks within agreed schedule. 
• Institutional policies, processes, and procedures - Demonstrate knowledge of own department’s programs and products, know key players, understand own role. Display understanding of WB policies and procedures relevant to the area of assigned responsibilities and is able to apply/ implement them. 
• Versatility and adaptability - Demonstrate flexibility and is receptive to the implementation of new solutions. Is willing to stretch own capability. Demonstrate motivation to avail and adapt oneself to effecting change. 
• Client Orientation (ACS) - Exhibit good communication skills, positive and professional client service attitude; is able to understand clients’ needs and complete them professionally. 
• Learning, knowledge sharing and communication (ACS) - Good English language skills (verbal and written) Able to write clearly, edit and proofread draft communications. Able to learn and share knowledge/information across the unit. 
• Business judgment and analytical decision making (ACS) - Able to manage information and support retention and disposition of information and records. Can search, report, and deliver basic information from various sources and independently respond to basic inquiries. 
• Drive for Results - Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so. 
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborate with other team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.

Language Requirement:

• English [Essential]

Application Closing Date

29th September, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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Stanbic IBTC Bank Vacancy : Graduate Trainee Program 2016

Stanbic IBTC Bank is currently seeking the services of suitable and qualified graduates for the positions of  a Demand Planning Managers. We are a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee Program 

Job ID: 18577

Location: Nationwide

Job Sector: Banking

Job Details

• Human Capital: attracting and retaining key talent, providing learning and development initiatives, governance of performance management and reward schemes, centres of excellence to drive and embed Standard Bank values and culture.

Job Purpose

• Graduate Programme has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our Bank by developing young, talented, trained professionals for our future.
• It is an intensive programme and one of a kind opportunity for young people who are serious about a career in banking to get on the fast track.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Applicants must be passionate about building a career in Stanbic IBTC.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a 2.1  degree in any course from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 5 credits (Mathematics and English inclusive) in GCE, NECO or its equivalent in one sitting.
• Applicants should not be more than 26 years of age as at December 31, 2016 .
• Applicants must have concluded NYSC, and must have discharge certificate in hand.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy is a must.

Application Closing Date

6th September, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:

Click here to apply online

Note: Trainees would be based in Lagos but Graduates may be required in our locations across the country.

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Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Vacancy : Graduate Teller Recruitment

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria currently seeks the recruitment of a Graduate Teller. We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Teller

   

Job ID: 521380

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos   

Job Function: Retail Banking

Job Type: Full time

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Job Descriptions

Strategy:

• Branch Operations & Support
• Learn and understand all relevant regulations and internal Risk & Compliance policies and procedures
• Handle the following transactions and provide services according to the laid down procedures and standard of service:
  • Cash transactions
  • Fund transfer
  • Customer inquiry
  • Cheque collection
  • Processing of Local and Telegraphic transfers
  • Account maintenance
  • Balance confirmation
  • Customer Complaint handling
  • Rate board update
  • Cross Selling
  • Internal & external reports
  • Adherence to till limit of N100k and floor limit of N2mio
• Assist Branch Operations & Service Manager to ensure all Operational, Compliance, Control procedure and guideline are properly carried out and adhered to.
• Comply with internal policies and external regulations and ensure all internal and external report to be submitted on time
• To comply with respective Money Laundering Prevention Procedures and be alert at all times to unusual or possibly suspicious customer activity, and should report any suspicious activity to the respective Unit Money Laundering Prevention Officer and Line Manager as well as directly to the Country MLPO in urgent or exceptional circumstances.
• Build up good relationship with all internal and external customers.
• Make effort to improve personal product knowledge and to acquire multi-products processing skill.
• Make effort to improve personal productivity and output level. To achieve established standard.
• Understand and follow carefully the Bank’s operational risk control standard underlying operating process and ensure the risks are minimized.
• Ensure timeliness of managing customer’s complaint.

KYC:

• Ensure you remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’s efforts in combating it by adhering to the principles in relation to: “Identifying your customer, knowing your customer, reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to Customers”.

Branches Stability:

• Comply with processes/policies which will ensure that on-going operations are in order and which will result in superior delivery of services.

Business:

• awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Group operates

Processes - Operational Risk Monitoring:

• Ensures all Branch transactions comply with internal and external policy and regulations

Clearing:

• Outward clearing processing and control

Risk Management - Operational Risk Policy:

• Ensure completion of all Leading Key Risk Indicators/ KRI’s / KCSA issues relating to the branch.
• Ensure understanding of the Group’s Risk Management Framework including relevant Operational Risk Framework ownership for branch sales and service related risk. Ensure a full understanding of the risk and control environment in area of responsibility

Governance:

• Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group’s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas
• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Responsible for delivering ‘effective governance’; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.

Regulatory & Business Conduct:

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Lead the the branch team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Financial Crime Prevention; The Right Environment.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Other Responsibilities:

• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in the branch,
• Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications:

• First degree (minimum of a second class degree) in any higher institution

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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African Development Bank (AfDB) Vacancy : Executive Assistant to the SVP

The African Development Bank (the Bank), a premier pan-African development institution is currently seeking the services of an Executive Assistant to the SVP. We stamd to promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative interventions that will significantly reduce poverty, through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. It is Africa's voice on global economic, financial and development issues. The Bank will focus its investments around five priority areas, High 5’s: light up and power Africa; feed Africa; industrialize Africa; integrate Africa; and improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is building a world-class senior management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the SVP

Reference: ADB/16/076

Location: Nigeria

Grade: PL-6

Position N°: 50001434

Objectives

• The African Development Bank is Africa's premier development finance institution. Within the Bank, the Office of the Senior Vice-President (SVP) designed to improve coherence and coordination across complexes, ensure strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhance monitoring and management of performance, and strengthen the focus on results.
• The Executive Assistant will work directly with the SVP.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director, Office of the SVP, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Office Management including development of efficient and effective systems and routines for the administration of the SVP’s office. Routines for proper receipt and follow up of correspondence to ensure timely responses, efficient telephone system, and management of the SVP’s briefing files.
• Preparing briefs, analyses and short papers for the SVP on various subjects, as needed.
• In consultation with the SVP, design, establish and maintain the dairy/calendar. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the preparation of the SVP’s attendance and/or response to attend meetings.
• Coordinating appointments of high-level visitors; ensuring security, protocol, and divisional involvement. Maintaining formal and cordial relationships with Governors, Embassies, Representations and sister institutions, agencies, relating to direct contacts with the SVP.
• Coordinating the work of the assistants in the front office to ensure an efficient daily running of the office. This includes determining priorities, balancing work load and ensuring output quality.
• Maintaining close links and collaboration with the front offices of various departments within the Bank and those of the executives of other international institutions.
• Provides input in all aspects of activities relating to In-House meetings and in support of major events (conferences and meetings) as well as in determining emerging issues requiring the intervention of the SVP.
• Ensures follow up of the required written contributions and briefing materials, i.e. talking points, speeches, media program, etc. during the SVP’s meetings (in-house and on mission abroad).
• Travels with the SVP on working missions as deemed necessary.
• Works in team with the Administrative Assistant on the SVP’s Travel on mission (Logistics) and Budgeting. Contributes in SVP Work Program development and provides KPIs proposals and inputs to the yearly budget preparation.
• Performs any other duty pertinent to the work, assigned by the Director and the SVP.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of a Master's degree or its equivalent in Administration or Office Management, or any other discipline that is relevant to the operations of the Bank.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, coordination and communication/writing skills;
• Ability to work accurately, methodically and to meet deadlines;
• Integrity and ability to work under pressure and to deliver timely quality services;
• Ability to handle speedily and efficiently internal and external requests;
• Good professional experience and knowledge of one of the Bank’s operations;
• Ability to assess problems and develop realistic solutions quickly, proven ability to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to issues;
• Demonstrated mature sense of judgment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, SAP and/or other integrated document management system).

Application Closing Date

19th July, 2016.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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Standard Chartered Bank Vacancy : Compliance Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria is currently recruiting for the position of a suitable and qualified compliance Manager. We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Job ID: 516105

Location: Onitsha

Job Function: Compliance

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Purpose

• Drive, coordinate and monitor initiatives and actions to ensure the Bank’s branches operate in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations and policies and standards including those relevant to the prevention of money laundering.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

 Regulatory Advice:

• Provide timely regulatory advice and recommendations on key issues for the branches within the designated cluster structure.
• Ensure AML regulations, policies and requirements are clearly communicated to branch staff.
• Provide support to branches in complying with the new and changing regulations, as well as Group policies and standards

Regulatory Compliance Training:

• Deliver refresher trainings to branch staff on key Group Compliance policies and procedures.
• Manage, coordinate and deliver appropriate training programme to ensure branch staff are sufficiently trained to apply and administer AML related controls in their day to day business activities.
• Assist in the development of an effective compliance culture in the branches by promoting the benefits of ethical business conduct and benefits of compliance.

Branch Reviews & Reporting:

• Coordinates and performs Branch Reviews for the branches within the cluster structure.
• Prepare and send MI to Country, Head Compliance on the activities within the designated cluster structure. This includes reporting of trends and risks (both existing and emerging) for management actions and decisions.

CDD Advisory Services:

• Provide general CDD advisory to the branches within the cluster structure to ensure the Bank operates in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations and Group policies in relation to KYC/CDD.
• Use general knowledge of business products undertaken in the jurisdiction to work with business compliance specialists to respond to regulatory questions as it relates to the branches.
• Assist the Country Head of Compliance to ensure that the procedures, and controls in place are operating effectively in order to mitigate money laundering risk.
• Assist the Country Head of Compliance in the implementation of country level programmes and initiatives to enhance AML awareness and effort.
• Proactively drive the development and maintenance of good relationship with internal and external stakeholders at appropriate levels.
• Ensure close working relationship with the business, Regulatory/Business Compliance and FCC resources and ensure that there is a clear delineation of duties and responsibilities among various parties.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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