Job Vacancies at Sankore Investments

Specialization: Human Resources, Legal

Job Role

• The Legal and HR Associate is responsible for providing legal advisory & structuring, regulatory compliance, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, Corporate Governance, and due diligence support for all corporate transactions across asset management.
• The role is also responsible for implementing organization-wide HR Strategy with respect to HR Operations and Administration, Recruitment and Onboarding, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Engagement, Culture Management, etc.

Primary Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this role will be broad and include:

Legal:

• Draft Legal documents relating to and maintain up-to-date records for all corporate transactions - Proofread, and amend drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies, and other legal documents to ensure the Company’s interest is always protected in all transactions.
• Provide legal & risk advisory and represent the company as required in negotiations for all corporate transactions.
• Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, lands bureau personnel, regulatory bodies and such other persons as required.
• Ensure compliance with all the necessary statutory obligations both on the part of the company and on the part of the employees.
• Deliver the highest standards of corporate legal services, corporate commercial law, governance standards and procedures in business operations.
• Corporate filings and registrations.
• Facilitate and manage regulatory and compliance-related services particularly Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financial Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations.
• Coordinate the execution of legal documentation by third parties.
• Conduct legal research and gather related legal information for corporate transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date information on developments and regulations that pertain to the Company’s business interests.

Human Resources:

• Manage the full cycle of recruitment, onboarding, and separation processes.
• Coordinate appraisals and performance management initiatives.
• Continually work with departments to improve internal policies and processes.
• Conduct annual industry wide compensation surveys.
• Manage HRIS updates on all platforms.
• Coordinate appraisals and performance management initiatives
• Provide expert HR advice to management and employees when appropriate.
• Prepare monthly reports on personnel activities, employee data, training, and performance to show trends and proffer solutions where improvements may be needed.
• Stay abreast of HR Trends to ensure continuous improvement in HR Processes.
• Ensure HR controls and compliance are implemented.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), Barrister at Law (Nigerian Law School) or any related field.
• 5 – 7 years’ proven work experience.
• Experience working with an Asset Management Company is an added advantage.
• Hand-on experience managing relationships and transactions with Capital Market Regulators.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with regulators and regulatory.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret legal documents.
• Acts as a catalyst to good effect by sharing information derived from a holistic view of the business and ensures those who need to know are fully briefed.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to maintain employee confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• High levels of Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas simply and summarize them effectively.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get the job done.
• Proactive, motivated, and possess poise and self-confidence.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively, balancing multiple deliverables efficiently.
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues, and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to bring innovations to operations.
• Highly organized.
• Intellectually curious.
• A strong focus on excellence.
• Self-driven and goal-oriented.

Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

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Specialization: Legal

Job Summary

• The Legal and Compliance Associate is responsible for providing legal advisory, structuring, and due diligence support for all corporate transactions across asset management, client experience, financial technology, real estate, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• The Role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and keeping up-to-date legal records, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies, and keeping up to date with laws and developments that affect the organization’s business.

Primary Responsibilities    
The responsibilities of this role will be broad and include:

• Provide legal & risk advisory and represent the company as required in negotiations for all corporate transactions.
• Draft Legal documents relating to and maintain up-to-date records for all corporate transactions - Proofread, and amend drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies, and other legal documents to ensure the Company’s interest is always protected in all transactions.
• Manage the real estate portfolio of the company from identification to occupation - including property due diligence, documentation, perfection and approval processes, complaints management, and contractor engagement.
• Liaise with the Company Secretary on Corporate Governance issues.
• Maintain proper statutory records of the Board documents and corporate information of the Company.
• Facilitate and manage regulatory and compliance-related services particularly Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financial Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations. 
• Coordinate with other internal departments and third-party resources on corporate compliance matters including Know Your Clients (KYC) documentation review and ensure up to date record keeping.
• Corporate filings and registrations.
• Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, lands bureau personnel, regulatory bodies, and such other persons as required.
• Coordinate the execution of legal documentation by third parties. 
• Conduct legal research and gather related legal information for corporate transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date information on developments and regulations that pertain to the Company’s business interests.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), Barrister at Law (Nigerian Law School).
• 4 - 6 years’ proven work experience in a related position.
• Experience working with an Asset Management Company is an added advantage.
• Hand-on experience managing relationships and transactions with Capital Market Regulators.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Knowledge of, and familiarity with regulators and regulatory. 
• Analytical thinker with strong theoretical and research proficiencies.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret legal documents.
• Commercial Awareness and sound understanding of the business environment. 
• Solid oral communication and organizational skills.
• Acts as a catalyst to good effect by sharing information derived from a holistic view of the business and ensures those who need to know are fully briefed.
• Strong ethical values.
• A strong focus on excellence.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Respectful to clients / colleagues.
• Possess a practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Compensation

• Competitive and commensurate with experience.

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Job Summary

• The HR and Admin Associate is a tech-driven and digital HR Professional responsible for implementing and executing organization-wide HR Strategy with respect to Human Resources Operations and Administration covering: HRIS, Recruitment, Onboarding, Learning and Development, Employee Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Engagement, Culture Management etc.

Job Description
The responsibilities of this role will be broad and include:

• Assist with implementing and executing HR Initiatives.
• Drive the HR Tech/Digital Strategy Initiatives.
• Manage the full cycle of recruitment, onboarding, and separation processes.
• Implement organization-wide learning and development programs.
• Coordinate quarterly appraisals sessions and employee performance management initiatives.
• Oversee the periodic updates on HR Processes, Procedures, and Policies.
• Assist in preparing payroll monthly, ensuring accurate data on appropriate HR Software.
• HR Data/ Analytics Management and Reporting.
• Conduct annual industry-wide compensation surveys and reports.
• Prepare monthly reports on HR Metrix and proffer solutions for continuous improvements.
• Facilitate firm-wide communication drive and awareness programs.
• Organize and manage all firm-wide events.
• Oversee Analysts and Interns on periodic updates on the HRIS platforms.
• Manage all employee benefit programs and coordinate vendor management and onboarding.
• Supervise HR Analysts in coordinating partnerships with Business Teams.
• Stay abreast of industry practices and tools to improve the HR and Admin operations function.
• Manage Vendor Contracts and interface with HR and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Personnel Management or any related field.
• A minimum of Second-Class Upper degree in a recognized university and excellent WAEC result.
• 4 – 6 years’ proven work experience in human resources with knowledge of Digital HR.
• Professional Certifications (CIPM/SHRM/CIPD/HRCI) are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HRIS Software and Data Analytics is necessary.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Excellent knowledge of HR Analytics and Tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerBI, HRIS Software.
• Ability to maintain employee confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable ability to use HR Software (SeamlessHR, Zoho Recruit, Humanity, etc.).
• High levels of Emotional Intelligence.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong networking abilities.
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas simply and summarize them effectively.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get the job done.
• Proactive, motivated, and possess poise and self-confidence.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively, balancing multiple deliverables efficiently.
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues, and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to bring innovations to operations.
• Highly organized.
• Intellectually curious.
• A strong focus on excellence.
• Self-driven and goal-oriented.
• A thirst for knowledge and learning.
• Strong ability to leverage technology to implement HR Activities.

Compensation

• Competitive and commensurate with experienc.