Job Openings at AVID HR Consulting

Zip/Postal Code: 101001
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• The IT Support Analyst will provide front-line primary technical support to end users on various technical issues and problems relating to hardware, software and peripherals.
• He will also be responsible for responding to, documenting and resolving service tickets in a timely manner according to SLA. The IT Support Analyst must have excellent problem solving skills in order to diagnose, evaluate and resolve complex problem situations, or when appropriate, escalate or route them to appropriate IT staff members.
• The Support Analyst will also perform root cause analysis, develop checklists for typical problems and recommend procedures and controls for problem prevention. This position will support multiple platforms including desktops, servers, software, laptops, mobile devices and videoconferencing equipment. This position may require independent work, sharing information and assisting others with work orders.

Provide Support:

• An IT Support Specialist’s main duty is to offer assistance to computer system users.
• This may be with hardware, such as desktop computers, printers, scanners or handheld devices or it may be with software programs. The IT Support Specialist will generally track all instances of support by creating IT tickets using ticket-tracking software.
• They will update the status of each ticket as they successfully assist each user with their issues.
• Their assistance may be conducted in person for internal users or on the phone when assisting external users. Good customer service skills are important for IT Support staff.

Maintain and Upgrade Systems:

• IT Support is in charge of keeping current systems updated and running smoothly. They are also tasked with upgrading the system and its components when the need arises. They conduct research and provide cost analysis data when upgrading or purchasing new hardware, software or equipment.

Administer Data:

• IT Support Specialists may be tasked with overseeing an organizations data, including client information and internal information. This aspect of the job includes maintaining, backing up and securing databases, as well as restoring files as needed.

Requirements
Person Specification (Education, skill, knowledge):

• A technical, logical thought process
• Problem-solving skills
• An ability to stick to strict deadlines
• A keen eye for detail
• Also worth noting is the occasionally physical nature of the role as they may have to lift and carry heavy equipment.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• IT certification supplemented by continued knowledge to maintain expert knowledge of the IT profession.

Experience:   

• 3-5  years in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills:

• One to Three years of hands-on experience working in an end-user desktop support role or computer operations environment required.
• Microsoft Office 2007 to 2013
• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, XP and Vista
• Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and 2012
• Remote Desktop support
• Small Business Server 2008/2011
• Active Directory and Exchange
• Advanced printer / peripheral device troubleshooting
• TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP
• Remote support for handheld smartphones and tablets.

Competencies:

• Experience with technical writing for documentation or instruction
• Hardware and software certification such as, A+
• Program certifications such as, Cisco and Microsoft Windows.

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Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Providing highly qualitative and quantitative support to the execution of investment banking mandates. Undertaking financial research and reports on prospective investment avenues. Providing the necessary data for the Decision-making Support System.
• Conducting detailed research on the economic and market trends, earnings’ prospects, financial statements and various other indicators to determine the suitable investment strategies.
• Liaising with the fund managers and building viable business relationships with the industry professionals.
• Keeping close track on the financial press, market trends, opportunities, risks and new investment products towards the identification of business opportunities for the Company.
• Compiling advisory reports and generating informed recommendations on prospective investment opportunities and funds that could enhance and/or diversify portfolios for the Company.
• Comprehensive analytical review of previous investment decisions and the decision-making process towards the successful execution of a prospective mandate.
• Developing complex financial models using electronic spreadsheet and analyzing legal documents for clients.

Requirements
Education/Experience/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• ICAN/ACCA/CFA (certified/ongoing) will be of added advantage
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the financial markets
• Knowledge of corporate finance
• Knowledge of financial analysis
• Political awareness and socio-economic trends
• Working with people
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Learning and researching
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics
• Strong numeric skills
• Writing and reporting
• Planning and organizing
• Excellent investment analysis software user

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Industry: Oil & Gas

Job Description

• Works within a team of Project Manager, In-Country Operation Superintendent, Senior Drilling Supervisor and Well-site Drilling Engineers planning and executing DWEP wells in West Africa as members of a multifunctional project team.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to other less experienced Well-site Drilling Engineers.
• Supports and ensures consistent use and application of drilling engineering tools, programs, processes and standards as well as engineering designs and cost estimates across the Drilling Engineering team assigned to the well.
• Provides in-country drilling engineering support to the In-Country Operation Superintendent during well execution with assistance from the other members of the Drilling Engineering Team and guidance from Project Manager.
• Works with In-Country Operation Superintendent, contractors and office team to develop plans of actions (POA), management of change (MOC), risk assessment and lead in POA discussions if required.
• Assists the In-Country Operation Superintendent in organizing and leading rig site POA reviews and hole section previews with Service Partners and Rig Contractors if required.
• Works with the In-Country Operation Superintendent, other Drilling Engineers, and Service Partners (rig based and shore based) to coordinate timely arrival of equipment and services for upcoming operations. Assist the In-Country Operation Superintendent and provide guidance and prioritization of equipment requirement to Rig Material Coordinator. Communicate upcoming equipment movements with Senior Drilling Supervisor and rig team.
• Supports the In-Country Operation Superintendent and Rig Material Coordinator in updating the 5 & 10 day forecasts.
• Works with In-Country Operation Superintendent to ensure offline activities are optimized and estimated centerline savings are recorded/reported.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• Experience 7+ years oil and gas, with rig-based experience, e.g. previous work as Wellsite Drilling Engineer or Night Drilling Supervisor or Drilling Supervisor
• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience working international Deepwater in greater than 5000 ft. water depth.
• Minimum 2 years rig experience on 5th and 6th generation drill ship/semi-sub (dual activity preferred).
• Should have participated in the design and execution of at least 10 international Deepwater wells in greater than 5000 ft. with a minimum of 2 wells in West Africa.  Preference for Deepwater Angola experience.  Deepwater Gulf of Guinea experience is OK but we will give preference to Deepwater Angola experience.

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Zip/Postal Code: 101001
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Purpose

• To perform research and gather data to market products or services, gather data on consumer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits, collect data and information using a variety of methods, such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, and literature reviews.
• To determine our position in the marketplace by researching competitors and analyzing their prices, sales, and marketing methods.
• Using this information to determine potential markets, product demand, and pricing.
• Utilizing the knowledge of the targeted consumer to develop advertising brochures and commercials, sales plans, and product promotions.
• Evaluate data using statistical techniques and software, interpret what the data means for client, and they may forecast future trends.
• Illustrations such as charts, graphs, and other visual aids to present the results of research.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• First Degree (B.Sc.) in Numerate discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience as a research analyst in the capital market
• Post Graduate degree (MSc, MBA) or recognized professional qualification is an added advantage
• In-depth sales experience and understanding of the capital market and the financial services industry.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Basic SQL Experience
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with Statistical Software Platforms (SPSS, WinCross, SAS, Market Sight)
• Familiar with Social Media, Online, and Mobile Research Techniques
• Use Statistical Software to Analyze Data
• Working Knowledge of Tableau

Know how & Experience:

• Analytical skills - Must be able to understand large amounts of data and information.
• Communication skills - Strong communication skills when gathering information, interpreting data, and presenting results to clients.
• Critical-thinking skills - Assess all available information to determine what marketing strategy would work best for a company.
• Detail oriented - Must be detail oriented because they often do precise data analysis.

Remuneration
Attractive and competitive.