Job Openings at First Ally Capital

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Risk Management & Internal Control Analyst to analyze and assess the risk in the organization and design and implement strategies and processes which mitigate threats to the successful delivery of the organization’s corporate and business plans, and desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an overall risk management process for the organization, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur.
• Assessing risk by analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that can affect the organization.
• Evaluating risks by comparing the estimated risk against the given risk criteria with the aim of determining the significance of the risk.
• Establishing the level of risk the organization is willing to take and ensure that adequate controls are in place.
• Deliver regular risk analysis reports to Executive Management with actionable plans for avoidance or prevention of possible threats at all levels.
• Creating business continuity plans to limit risks.
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the organization.

Qualifications

• First Degree - At least second class upper Degree in Finance or related courses
• Professional certification - Membership of professional bodies such ICAN, ACCA will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a bank or other financial institution, at least 3 of which must have been in Risk Management/ Internal Control/ Internal Audit.

Skills / Competence Requirements:

• Excellent understanding of the business
• Excellent client’s relationship development/management
• Risk Management
• Financial Markets Knowledge
• Analytical and Numerical skills
• Attention to details
• Communication and presentation skills
• Results/Action Orientation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Leadership / Supervisory
• Team building / conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer appreciation / data entry (word-processing/spreadsheet/graphics/powerpoints).

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Job Summary

• We are looking for a product manager for their digital product. The Product Manager will be responsible for product strategy, planning, development and implementation of new products and product enhancements for the product as well as of other digital platforms.
• This includes managing new offerings and enhancements throughout the product lifecycle; leading scrum sessions and release management, collaborating with business lines and other teams in defining the product vision, gathering and prioritizing requirements, developing roadmaps and working closely with technology partners, and key business stakeholders to deliver and maintain profitable solutions that meet the needs of our clients. It also includes supporting Business Lines and Marketing in promoting the products and ensuring revenue, business value, and client loyalty goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with business lines and teams, develop best-in-class, digital banking products that promote and create customer loyalty through highly innovative design and feature sets.
• Leads agile scrum teams, plays role of scrum master and product owner, manages backlog and release planning.
• Understand customer needs in digital channels by engaging business lines, conducting industry and customer research.
• Define product roadmap strategy, incorporating market direction and customer preference.
• Work with a cross functional team to drive the implementation of new products, features, and designs.
• Define product direction, prioritize and manage features that will deliver best-in-class experiences for Eastern Bank consumers.
• Work with the Design / User Experience team to translate requirements into concepts and elegant user experience designs.
• Monitor and track product usage and performance.
• Develop closed loop analytics system to gather customer feedback in order to shape and build future products.
• Track product and feature use and work with product team to analyze and understand implications for product enhancement.
• Support the creation of other critical digital platforms by working with technology and business partners, architects and other groups to identify technical and functional needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in and any proven work experience in product management
• 2- 5 years’ experience in the relevant field.

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Our company is looking for a Vice President, Corporate Finance to provide leadership and develop innovative financial solutions to meet clients’ medium and long-term financing needs as well as origination and execution of  capital markets/project finance advisory & arranging deals. The individual will  coordinate the Corporate Finance Unit to originate and execute advisory transactions and meet income targets and  maintain good relationship with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Specify, plan, propose and implement the strategy for Corporate Finance Dept
• Define marketing and sales strategies for the corporate finance business
• Lead the origination of capital markets, project and structured finance deals
• Provide innovative structuring and fund raising solutions to fit clients’ needs
• Network with clients at all levels
• Develop and market tailor-made financial products & advisory services to corporate clients
• Establish and maintain relationships with DFIs and Export Credit Agencies with a view to working with them in structured finance transactions
• Ensure timely rendition of returns to regulatory authorities and DFIs
• Supervise and Appraise Team Leads and members of the Corporate Finance Dept
• Responsible for achieving Revenues, PBT and other key performance targets
• Training & mentoring direct reports
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by Managing Director

Skills / Competence Requirement

• Excellent product development and management skills
• Excellent customer relationship development/management
• Financial Markets Knowledge and Analysis
• Financial Analysis. Business accountability
• Credit Risk Management/Credit Analysis
• Industry Knowledge
• Legal Statutes & Banking Regulations/Compliance Management
• Results/Action Orientation
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Financial Planning/Budgeting & Forecasting
• People Management
• Leadership
• Developing subordinates
• Conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration
• Inter-Personal Skills
• Communication Skills

Qualification: A second degree or an MBA from a leading university. Other additional qualifications e.g. ACA, ACIB, CFA will be an added advantage

Minimum of 10 years experience in a bank or other financial institution, with a minimum of 6 years demonstrable experience undertaking successful project & structured finance transactions and/or other long term financing/PPP projects. Experience of risk management in relation to project & structured finance and/or cash-flow lending.

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Our company is looking for an Associate, Corporate Finance to provide innovative financing solutions to meet clients’ medium and long-term financing needs; and to deliver these solutions speedily & professionally, whilst maintaining a good relationship with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pitchbooks, teasers and information memoranda
• Assisting in pitching for and obtaining advisory and arranging mandates
• Maintain relationships with current and prospective clients
• Managing DFI & ECA relationships
• Providing financial modeling and analytical services to help appraise transactions
• Achieving set PBT and other key performance targets
• Assist in preparing pitchbook, teasers and information memos
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead

Skills / Competence Requirement

• Excellent product knowledge
• Excellent client’s relationship development/management
• Financial Markets Knowledge
• Risk Management & Cost Accounting
• Results/Action Orientation
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Core Credit and cash flow analysis skills
• Fin. Planning/Budgeting & Forecasting
• Leadership / Supervisory
• Team building / conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer appreciation / data entry (word-processing/spreadsheet/graphics/PowerPoints)
• Communication (oral & written)

Qualification

• First Degree - At least second class upper degree in finance or related courses
• Professional certification - Membership of professional bodies such ICAN, ACCA will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in a bank or other financial institution, at least 3 of which must have been in corporate/ project finance.

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Our company is looking for a Senior Investment Analyst to provide leadership and direction required to analyze, recommend and develop innovative financial solutions to meet clients’ short, medium and long-term investment needs as well as execution of our proprietary transactions and ensuring that these solutions are delivered speedily and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage company relationships i.e. liaising with third parties such as the Custodian, Registrar, Banks and Trustee e.t.c
• Maintenance of compliance filings and records for e, g, K-Y-C documents and other documents.
• Evaluate financial and investment information for the purpose of making buy, sell and hold investment recommendations
• Communicate investment strategy, initiatives, performance, and other appropriate matters to the team and clients.
• Ensure proper execution of operational activities with regards to investing
• Execution of Treasury bills and Eurobond transactions.
• Monitor asset allocation and implement re-balancing actions in accordance with the unit policy.
• Review and monitor investment performances across all FAAM products
• Make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios
• Liaising with the custodian and several counterparties for effective settlement of trades, funds transfer and timely payment of coupons.
• Daily upload of HYIS transactions and End of Day Valuation on Symplus
• Implementation of new processes and procedures as may be required by regulations.
• Work cross functionally with distribution, Operations, client Service and other stakeholders to create innovative product solutions/models and build best in class client experience, service and support.
• Regulatory filings, requests and inquiries - review and provide input to all Fund-related regulatory filings, participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds (SEC Returns)
• Ensure the company’s mission, vision and philosophy are pertinent and   practiced through the company.
• Making cases and justifications for investment decisions.
• Engage in human capital development by providing training to members when the need arises.
• Provide any other function as may be required from time to time.

Skills / Competence Requirement

• Excellent product development and management skills
• Excellent customer relationship development/management
• Financial Markets Knowledge and Analysis
• Financial Analysis./Business accountability
• Credit Risk Management/Credit Analysis
• Industry Knowledge
• Legal Statutes & Banking Regulations/Compliance Management
• Results/Action Orientation
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Financial Planning/Budgeting & Forecasting
• People Management
• Leadership
• Developing subordinates
• Conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration
• Inter-Personal Skills
• Communication Skills

Qualification

• B.Sc. Economics Second Class Upper 
• Passed CFA Level 1
• CFA level 2 – In view
• Minimum of 3 year’s relevant experience

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Our company is looking for a Finance Officer to perform a wide range of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports; makes complex and difficult accounting analyses and reports; and performs related duties as assigned by the GCFO.

Responsibilities

• Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
• Preparation of long-term business plans while undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
• Monitoring and controlling income, cash flow and expenditure against budget
• Will oversee and may assist with processing all payments including vendors invoices, individual reimbursements, and other accounts payable and receivables, and researches discrepancies as required
• Provide assistance to the GCFO regarding the integrity of the General Ledger, the preparation of monthly management reports, budget input and monitoring and production of all financial reports on monthly basis as well as end of year accounts close process
• Liaising with External Auditors and Regulators in carrying out statutory examinations

Skills / Competence Requirement

• Good presentation and excellent courtesy attitude
• Excellent numerical skills
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office tools most especially Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to work under pressure with less supervision
• Must demonstrate a good analytical mind
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a Team
• Must have good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Must have a good understanding of the Financial Services Sector
• Must have a good presentation skills.

Qualification

• B.Sc (Hon) Degree with minimum of Second Class Upper (2’1) from a recognized University
• Must be a Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum of 3- 5 years’ experience