Job Vacancies at TotalEnergies

Job Summary

• Incumbent would be part of an Investment team of a Closed Pension Fund Administrator with over N356.5 Billion in assets under management as at October 2022.The Assistant Manager, Fixed Income & Research will work directly with the Manager to assist with liquidity management, financial analysis & research, portfolio construction, trading and trade execution, and portfolio proposals reviews.
• Thorough understanding of Fixed Income instruments, including Fixed Deposit placements with Financial Institutions, Commercial Papers, Bankers’ Acceptances, Treasury Bills, Federal Government bonds, Infrastructure Bonds, Supranational Bonds, Corporate Bonds, and Eurobonds.
• Exposure to a range of investment classes, including money market, bonds, mutual funds, quoted equities, REITs, private equities, Infrastructures, real estate, and alternative assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, implementation, and management of the fixed income portfolio.
• Portfolio construction, with primarily focus on Fixed Deposits, Commercial Papers, Bankers’ Acceptances, Treasury Bills, Federal Government bonds, Infrastructure Bonds, Supranational Bonds, Corporate Bonds and Eurobonds.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of sustainable investment models and frameworks to guide investment decision making
• Responsible for the daily monitoring and maintenance of portfolio inventory within stop-loss and position limits.
• Source, appraise, and recommend investment opportunities in Fixed Income. This includes conducting in-depth analysis of the Issuer, analysing current/historical financial information to assess the viability of such investments.
• Provide inputs related to Fixed Income investment for the periodic investment portfolio reporting.
• Maintain relationships with Investment counterparties to ensure proper coverage and timely execution for transactions.
• Maintain accurate analytics, models, valuations, as well as setting risk parameters (including stop loss limits) for investments in Fixed income securities.
• Ensure fixed income coupons, interests, and maturities are adequately monitored and tracked.
• Assist in the gathering and analysis of information for investment purposes and developing/modifying processes to address the Fund’s portfolio needs.
• Keep track of expiration dates and ensure timely updates of all contracts with counterparties, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Investment department.
• Maintain and update expected cash inflows and outflows across all asset classes of the Fund portfolio to ensure proper cashflow and liquidity planning.
• Support the Research functions of the Investment department.
• Reconcile, validate, and update transactions across all asset classes, as well as, identify, investigate and resolve any discrepancies on investment transactions.
• Responsible for record keeping of all investments transactions and posting investments transactions into the fund management software.
• Carry out other specific projects assigned by the Chief Investment Officer.

Job Requirements

• A University graduate in a quantitative subject (Maths, Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Admin) or any discipline with relevant professional qualification. A cognate MBA/MSc and membership of professional bodies like CIS, ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA Institute and similar bodies are an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years post NYSC relevant work experience in Fixed Income trading, Research & Asset Management in the financial/investment industry
• Strong understanding of equities, fixed income, alternative assets, and real estate markets
• Extensive knowledge of the capital market/instruments/regulation, economic theories, and relationship as well as valuation tools
• Excellent analytical, computer, presentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, financial modeling on excel, and other research/data compilation tools
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and provide insightful commentary on performance results, including the impact of market factors and other drivers
• Flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic environment within a growing firm
• High level of integrity and strong ethical standards.

Other Requirements:

• Financial Modeling, assets management, analytical skill, organisational skill, time management.

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Job Summary

• To manage and administer the benefits of all members of the Pension Scheme (active and retired)
• To verify and process annual pension benefits of over 500 pensioners.
• To provide support to the HR and Administrative functions in the Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt and reconciliation of monthly scheme member data from the Sponsor Company.
• Manage and report information on annual pensioner verification exercises pre & post retirement of members.
• Facilitate remittance of accrued pension transfer to PFAs and beneficiaries in accordance to verified TVF information provided from Sponsor Company and PENCOM Guidelines.
• Facilitate payment of guaranteed pension to beneficiary(s) of deceased and act as processing contact for burial assistance payment accomplished by the Sponsor Company.
• Verify and ensure prompt payment of members pension and commutation benefits and follow up on delays in same.
• Prepare letters of tax exemption, visa support, Introduction, and other relevant letters to support pensioners.
• Co-ordinate all communications and correspondences to pensioners as necessary.
• Contribute in an advisory capacity as regards benefits calculation and interpretation of Pension Reform Act as required.
• Participate in data gathering and research to improve benefit administration.
• Maintain all databases, records and reports necessary for proper administration of the scheme members’ benefits.
• Coordinate pensioners’ annual lifestyle seminar, stakeholder’s forum, retirement seminars, scheme member sessions, & all scheme member related meetings and activities.
• Manage and propose areas of continuous engagement with the pension scheme members,
• Manage and coordinate the Company newsletter publishing to the scheme members on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare all procedures necessary to the facilitation of Benefits Administration.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual department reports to Management, Regulators and the Board as required.
• Maintenance of the Helpdesk log for inquiries, concerns & requests of scheme members.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc Degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline
• Minimum 5 years post BSc work experience
• Experience working in Benefits Administration and Customer Service/Relationship Management in a PFA is an advantage
• Good understanding of state and federal pension laws and regulations, including National Pension Commission guidelines and regulations
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Ability to work with little supervision and manage under pressure.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality
• Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

• Analytical Skill, Relationship Management, Customer Service, Benefit Administration.