Job Openings at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The holder of this role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a corporate-wide information security management program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of the overall security strategy of the company
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments, including emerging security threats and ways to manage them.
• Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches and business disruptions.
• Work directly with the business units to facilitate information security risk assessment and management processes.
• Provide leadership to the organization's information security organization.
• Assist with the overall business technology planning, providing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for employees across the Group.
• Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations.
• Supervise the maintenance and the day-to-day operations of the information security management system.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications
• Minimum of five years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT jobs.
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001.

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Job Summary

• The main purpose of the Trust Service Business developer is to generate new business ideas and devise strategies for acquiring new clients in a bid to generate income in line with the set target of the company while managing business relationships between the company and its clients and ensuring excellent service delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Generate income and meet income target in line with the set-target determined at the beginning of an appraisal period
• Aggressive marketing of the company’s products and services. Effectively profile prospects/clients, analyze their needs and goals and proffer solutions.
• Follow up on clients’ mandates to ensure they are promptly executed and error-free.
• Maintain a cordial business relationship with all clients whilst ensuring regular communication with assigned clients.
• Effectively work with members of the team in handling all relationship management issues, such that all clients have access to more than one account officer at any given time
• Ensure that awareness of Trustee services is created and maintained across the Group.
• In-depth understanding of Trust business
• Generate income and meet income target in line with the set target determined at the beginning of an appraisal period.

Requirements
Skills / Knowledge:

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with at least 5 years work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent prospecting and marketing skills
• Good knowledge of the Capital market in general and Trust Services in particular.

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Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer is responsible for the co-ordination and integration of the Group’s business development functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate all business development initiatives for the group.
• Accountable for business development across the group, on weekly basis.
• Prepare and deliver presentations/seminars to clients and prospects for business development purposes.
• Create sales and marketing strategies to generate new clients.
• Prospect and win new accounts for the Group.
• Give advisory support to all business units in the group.
• Coordinates the networking of the Group and business units with prospects, operators and regulators.
• Prepare a weekly report on business development and marketing activities.
• Consult with clients on the Group’s strategic products and services that are suitable for their needs.
• Track revenue generation in order to facilitate the achievement of the Group’s budget.
• Monitor decisions on business development and measure their impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or any related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar role in the financial services industry.

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Job Summary

• The Credit Risk Officer is responsible for implementing the Group’s credit risk management framework through the identification, assessment, management of credit and investment transactions to safeguard assets quality and minimize potential losses.
• He/She will also be responsible for ensuring sound management of credit risk and implementing the credit / investment risk framework in the area of the Group’s lending and investment operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback about the completed loan application form on any missing or unclear documents in the application thereby ensuring all required supportive documents for the credit analysis have been submitted.
• Conduct credit evaluation/ analysis for retail and MSME clients and make appropriate recommendation in line with credit policy.
• Ensure proposed facility are structured appropriately in line with transaction dynamics, repayment structure and customer’s cashflow.
• Ensure compliance to target market, risk acceptance criteria and overall Credit policy
• Conduct Risk Rating and Credit scoring for all loan request
• Conduct financial and non-financial business analysis on proposed request and interpret generated financial ratios/ performance indicators
• Recommend credit for final approval, follow-up with the required DLA to ensure request are approved timely and communicate approval to market facing units
• Ensure that all pre-disbursement conditions are met
• Ensure that limits are monitored; maturing repayments and all receivables on accounts are collected
• Identification of credit related early warning signals and flagging likely problems before they crystallize
• Prepare on a timely basis, the rendition of all relevant regulatory returns
• Liaise with Financial Control Department (FINCON) to prepare Capital Adequacy Ratios and loan impairment in line with CBN prudential guidelines and IFRS requirements
• Credit call visits to customers with relationship management team.
• Liaise with Legal Unit and ensure that all security documentations comply with terms of approval and are enforceable
• Ensure proper filling of customer loan documentation in line with the requirement of the CBN prudential guideline
• Builds relationship with RMs and Relationship/platform Officers to improve quality of business proposals and turnaround time on credit evaluations.
• Perform Credit status enquiry and act as interface to other Credit bureaus with regards to submission of data (CRMS, CR, CRC e.t.c)
• Review of Credit portfolio for sustained quality, performance and compliance with approved terms and conditions as well as Credit policy
• Identify deteriorating accounts for prudential classification and transfer to the recovery team
• Revise and propose changes to existing Credit Risk policies
• Prepare relevant risk reports for the Risk Management Committee and relevant Board committees
• Staff training internally (credit staff) and externally as may be required
• Carry out such other duties that may be delegated to it by Head, Enterprise Assurance Group.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.Sc. preferably in Accounting/Finance, Economics or Business Admin
• Minimum of 8 years post-NYSC experience in Credit Risk Management within the financial services industry with primary focus on MSME and Retail segment.
• Professional qualification such as ACA and ACCA
• Experience in Credit Administration and delinquent management will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of CBN policies on credit and loan administration
• Knowledge of retail banking and micro lending.

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Job Summary

• The strategy officer is responsible for the integration and coordination of strategy development and implementation across the Group

Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic:

• To interpret and ensure implementation of the group strategy
• To coordinate strategic direction of various business units and group operational units
• To ensure group synergy and synchronization
• To monitor strategy implementation across the group
• To track group performance using agreed indices and benchmarks
• Evaluate specific activities the company is undertaking and ensure all of those activities are helping the group achieve its corporate goals
• To advise on strategic issues and strategy direction/redirection
• Make recommendations to executive management to assist in the development of the firm’s goal
• Work with senior/executive management to assist in the achievement of the firm’s goal
• To provide comprehensive periodic reports to top management on strategy implementation
• To track industry trends, socio-political and economic events and global happenings and report on their impact on the strategic plans of the organization
• To monitor competitor activities and benchmark our activities and performance to those of our competitors
• Partnering with Subsidiary heads to identify and prioritize business development and growth opportunities
• Provide intelligence to business developers to improve business solution development
• Advise on business solutions needs to be created and how they fit into overall company strategy
• Co-ordinate the formulation of long-term and short-term product policies and oversee internal consulting projects for business units and departments
• Inspire and influence staff across the firm to achieve defined goals

Operational:

• Internal data collection and processing
• Industry Survey and analysis as a function for strategy review
• Timely production of accurate monthly and quarterly performance and other reports
• Monitoring strategy implementation at corporate and business unit level
• Periodic evaluation of business processes for effectiveness and efficiency
• Undertake such other analysis and reporting as requested by the management from time to time
• Coordinate/ facilitate internal data collection for units and development for performance reporting

Requirements

• A good University Degree preferably in Social Sciences, Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years experience preferably in a similar role
• Professional qualification - ACA/ACCA/MSC/MBA
• Strong Analytical skills.

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Job Summary

• Drive corporate transformation through a focus on building or maintaining competitive advantage in terms of business strategy, digital and human resource transformation.

Role & Responsibilities
Leadership:

• To coordinate the activities of the strategy unit
• To provide effective leadership and see to the development of his/her team.
• Review the company’s strategic initiatives and provide strategic insight to management.
• To effectively monitor the business strategy and development tools for monitoring its execution across the group.

Strategic:

• To interpret and ensure implementation of the group strategy
• To coordinate strategic direction of various business units and group operational units
• To ensure group synergy and synchronization
• To monitor strategy implementation across the group
• To track group performance using agreed indices and benchmarks
• Evaluate specific activities the company is undertaking and ensure all of those activities are helping the group achieve its corporate goals
• To advise on strategic issues and strategy direction/redirection
• Make recommendations to executive management to assist in the development of the firm’s goal
• Work with senior/executive management to assist in the achievement of the firm’s goal

Operational:

• Internal data collection and processing
• Industry Survey and analysis as a function for strategy review
• Timely production of accurate monthly and quarterly performance and other reports
• Monitoring strategy implementation at corporate and business unit level
• Periodic evaluation of business processes for effectiveness and efficiency
• Undertake such other analysis and reporting as requested by the management from time to time
• Coordinate / facilitate internal data collection for units and development for performance reporting
• To provide comprehensive periodic reports to top management on strategy implementation
• To track industry trends, socio-political and economic events and global happenings and report on their impact on the strategic plans of the organization
• Partnering with Subsidiary heads to identify and prioritize business development and growth opportunities
• Advise on business solutions needs to be created and how they fit into overall company strategy
• Co-ordinate the formulation of long-term and short-term product policies and oversee internal consulting projects for business units and departments
• Inspire and influence staff across the firm to achieve defined goals.

Requirements

• A good University Degree preferably in Social Sciences, Finance or Accounting
• 7-10 years experience preferably in a similar role
• Professional qualification and postgraduate degrees are preferred.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills.

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Job Summary

• This role is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees.
• This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive learning initiatives, identify and arrange suitable learning solutions for employees.
• This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate & enhance performance for organizational success.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Designing a range of learning interventions, including technical, behavioural and leadership programs including Learning & Development programs
• Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, mentoring, job-shadowing, career pathing, online training etc.)
• Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
• Facilitate the Employee Orientation Program for all new joiners
• Facilitate the curriculum for Graduate Trainee Program annually
• Driving a culture of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Oversee training budgets and negotiate contracts
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulators e.g. ITF, etc.
• Prepare reports and provide HR Analytics that will aid decision making to stakeholders
• Manage professional certifications & subscriptions in line with the company’s policy
• Ensure effective communication to enable employees to remain abreast of the required information to aid learning & employee.

Requirements

• First Degree in Human resources or related fields i.e. Psychology, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Economics or Sociology etc.
• 4 - 5 years of work experience.
• Associate member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, SHRM, HRCI is an added

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Job Summary

• The Brand Management Officer will be responsible for driving the company's brand, to success.
• He/she will be responsible for executing marketing plans while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• This role involves shaping the general engagement strategy to achieve the growth goals of the Meristem brand in the near term.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage all corporate and product marketing and communication activities for the Brand
• Develop the brand’s offline and online marketing strategy in line with company objectives
• Identify and pursue a wide range of offline and online marketing opportunities
• Develop excellent marketing and brand solutions to drive long term success
• Plan and implement promotional campaigns
• Manage and improve lead generation campaigns
• Create a wide range of marketing materials
• Develop media relations strategy as well as other stakeholder strategies
• Analyze potential strategic partner relationships for company marketing
• Develop, drive and implement internal communication strategies
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing communications
• Build brand vision through powerful storytelling and content-based initiatives across all channels

Requirements

• Minimum of a BSc in any Social Science related discipline (Preferably in Communication, Marketing or Business Administration)
• Minimum of 2 years+ of experience in a similar role
• Must possess at least one professional qualification in communication/marketing (APCON, NIPR, AIPR, CIM etc.)
• Experienced in a customer-driven environment and working with targets
• Experience with stakeholder and client management.

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Job Summary

• The Wealth Advisor will be responsible for generating new business ideas and creating strategies for acquiring new clients.
• The job holder will also be required to generate income in line with the set target of the company and effectively manage business relationships between the company and its clients and ensure excellent service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Market and sell appropriate investment products, financial and wealth management services/products to prospects.
• Prepare and deliver presentations/seminars to clients and prospects for business development purposes.
• Consult with clients on investment strategies products and services that are suitable for their needs.
• Track and translate investment performance and make recommendations.
• Build strong and long term relationships with clients.
• Balance referral activities, customer follow up prospect building an administrator task.
• Keep proper records of all client transactions, mandates and log key conversations with clients on a monthly basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a reputable Higher Institution.
• 4 - 6 years of experience involving money management, including investment decision-making.
• Good knowledge of the Capital market in general and Wealth Management Services in particular.
• Must possess good selling skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent prospecting and marketing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.