Jobs At FirstBank Plc ( Deadline 2010-03-05 )

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• Jobs At FirstBank Plc           Deadline 2010-03-05 The Strategy and corporate Development at FirstBank is seeking a few exceptional candidates to fill present vacancies.
  Qualified Candidates are required to apply online at www.firstbanknigeria.com/recruitment. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions. All applications must be received by NOON 5 march,2010.
  
  
  
  • HEAD$ BUSINESS UNIT STRATEGY & SPECIAL PROJECTS (Job Ref: #: SCD001)
    Job Profile
    The role of Head, Business Unit Strategy w.1I report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and serve as the key resource for driving execution on strategic projects that arise on a regular and ad hoc basis
    
    Responsibilities:
    •Support the development of business unit strategy and identify business/product opportunities and risks;
    •Management and execution of ad-hoc business unit tactical and strategic projects;
    •Develop key initiatives spanning core strategic themes of the Group including growth, service excellence, performance management, and people.
    
    Minimum Experience / Qualifications:
    •Solid understanding 01 the Nigerian financial services sector;
    •Demonstrated strong process and project management skills with a proven history of developing and implementing detailed action plans with limited supervision;
    •Ability to develop sound strategic frameworks and use these frameworks to analyze business oPPor1unitle; and risks,
    -Good interpersonal skills and confidence to work with professionals at all levels, within and outside the Bank;
    -Minimum 2'2 undergraduate degree with at least 7 years relevant post-graduate work experience in financial services, management consulting, corporate strategy or Investment banking.
    
    Location:             Not Specified
    Experience:         7 year(s)
    Course of Study: Not Specified
    Required Grade:  Second Class Lower
    
  • HEAD, RESEARCH (Job Ref. #: SCD002)
    Job Profile
    The Research unit is responsible for providing strategic recommendations by generating fundamental research and analysis of companies, industries, markets and economies. The Head of Research will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and will have strategic and operational responsibility for a team of experienced research analysts.
    
    Responsibilities:
    - Perform market research and assist in the development of competitive and business Intelligence research and analysis;
    - Formulate industry forecasts and provide opinions on industry trends;
    -Lead, manage and grow a team of research talent and a series of research projects;
    
    Minimum Experience/Qualifications
    •Solid understanding of the Nigerian financial services sector, macro economy and capital markets;
    •Proven ability to manage a portfolio of projects, exceptional analytical capacities and research skills;
    -Excellent writing and communication skills. along with the ability to interpret research finding so that the audience benefits from actionable insights,
    -Minimum 22 undergraduate degree and at least 7 years of relevant post-graduate work experience;
    - Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated research leadership experience in financial services.
    
    Location:             Not Specified
    Experience:         7 year(s)
    Course of Study: Not Specified
    Required Grade:  Second Class Lower
    
  • STRATEGY & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT ASSOOATE(job ref. #:SCD002)
    Job Profile
    The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the team and assist In the development of the Bank's corporate strategy or In the identification and realisatlon of new growth opportunities He/she will work with business unit heads to analyse opportunities/challenges, recommend solutions and craft execution plans.
    Responsibilities:
    •Deliver data-driven insights to support actionable strategic direction, corporare Prioritization, and strategy
    communication,
    •Drive business planning and analysis with respect to the expansion of t!1e Group Into new business lines and geographies;
    •Analyze industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities and internal performance;
    - Work and lead in a team environment both within the Strategy & Corporate Development team and with business Unit partners/customers
    Minimum Experience / Qualifications:
    •Strong quantitative skills, comfort With figures and ability to read and understand financial statements (particularly
    banks);
    •Good writing and verbal communication skills, and ability to present ideas in a coherent and well-structured manner;
    •Ability to work largely independently With limited supervision when required coupled with the flexibility to work as part of a team;
    •Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree with at least 5 years post graduate work experience In banking or a related Industry,
    - Previous experience in corporate finance and/or corporate strategy IS an advantage.        
    
    Location:             Not Specified
    Experience:         5 year(s)
    Course of Study: Not Specified
    Required Grade:  Second Class Lower
    
  • STRATEGY & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST(job Ref. #: SCD004)
    Job Profile
    The successful candidate will support Associates and Unit heads in performing financial and strategic analyses of various business opportunities and Initiatives, primarily for the benefit of executive management. He or she will be a hard worker, with a desire to learn and ability to pick up. new concepts quickly
    Responsibilities:
    •Conducting financial and market analysis and synthesizing results;
    •Reviewing documentation and other non-financial information (legal, operational) relevant for analysis;
    •Writing presentations and memoranda for senior department members. as well as for external use;
    •Assisting with any other ad-hoc requests. projects or analyses as required
    Minimum Experience/ Qualifications
    •Working understanding of the Nigerian financial services sector and other non-bank financial services industries in which the Bank competes;
    - Highly motivated individual with creative problem solving ability and eagerness to learn in instances where technical skills and understanding maybe lacking; 
    •Good wntll1g and verbal communication skills, and ability to present ideas in a coherent and well-structured manner,
    •Sound research and analytical skills;
    •Minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree with at least 3 years post-graduate work experience In banking or a related ,industry;
    
    Location:             Not Specified
    Experience:         3 year(s)
    Course of Study: Not Specified
    Required Grade:  Second Class Lower
    
      Apply    @   http://www.firstbanknigeria.com/Careers/OnlineApplicationForm/tabid/414/Default.aspx
      Deadline 2010-03-05