Job Openings at Platinum Careers

The Role

• The Senior Associate will provide support towards the achievement of our client’s strategy by conducting analysis, providing strategic planning support.
• The individual must have a strong consulting background, the analyst will have foundational business skills, a strong analytical mind and the desire and ability to quickly learn about our client’s strategic areas.
• He or she must be a proactive problem solver, and be able to engage with external stakeholders. The successful applicant will be results driven and committed to high standards of performance. He or she will be adaptable, creative, and accustomed to delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced and fluid working environment.

Responsibilities

The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Reviewing business operations and strategies in line with leading practice
• Conducting benchmark analysis in terms of process quality, time and cost
• Identifying process gaps and bottlenecks
• Conducting statistical analysis of processes using relevant Six Sigma tools to achieve variation reduction
• Conducting internal voice of the customer surveys
• Identifying improvement opportunities for business processes to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and ensure adequacy of controls
• Documenting standard operating procedures and policies
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, Implementation Support
• Reviewing the organisation’s processes and systems in line with the requirements of the ISO standard
• Identifying gaps and providing recommendations or improvement opportunities
• Identifying and documenting required documentation by ISO i.e. Quality Manual, Quality Policy & Objectives, Mandatory Procedures etc.
• Conducting quality audit and preparing Quality Audit Report including documentation of non-conformities, root causes and identification of corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Strategic Enterprise Transformation

• Conducting diagnosis of the business state across the people, business processes, governance, systems and corporate strategy
• Identifying business risks and recommending tailored business solutions
• Developing the Plan to drive the strategic activities of the organisation towards the achievement of the business objectives
• Developing the Target Operating Model of the business in line with the Strategic Management Plan

Project Management

• Identifying and determining the scope of the business and project
• Identifying and analysing client business needs/requirements with measurable goals
• Planning time, cost and resources adequately to estimate the work needed and to effectively manage risk during project execution
• Defining processes required to complete the work in the project plan to ensure project’s requirements are accomplished
• Monitoring and controlling project including the constraints in a timely manner and implementing effective corrective actions
• Coordinating final project/phase closure with agreed acceptance of deliverables by the client

Strategic Sourcing

• Performing analysis of third party spend
• Performing industry and market research and analysis on spend items to ascertain savings for the client
• Recommending sourcing strategies to ensure reduced cost
• Negotiating with current and new suppliers to gain sourcing advantages

Industry Research and Analysis

• Performing industry and market research and analysis (trends, key players, performance analysis, competitor profiling)
• Performing Macroeconomic analysis (PESTLE, SWOT, Porters 5 forces)
• Reviewing financial statements and analysing financial performance including calculation of key financial ratios Qualifications & Experienc

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Accounting, or related field, from a reputable institution
•  Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience
• Advanced knowledge of Process mapping (PPPs in general), project management, business planning, strategy, & org structure
• The individual must have a strong consulting background
• Proven ability to analyse large amount of data

Skills

•  Advanced level competency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Financial Modelling is an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and synthesise information
• Ability to collate and interpret large amounts of data
• Proven ability to produce concise, well-structured, and high quality reports and presentations
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision
• Very high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Very strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly numerate

Personal Qualities

• Positive, flexible, supportive attitude towards work
• Can-do approach
• Driven and a self-starter
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
• Multi-tasks effectively
• integrity and high personal ethical standards
• Innovative
• Confident
• Resilient and able to work well under pressure

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The Role
The Associate will support Departmental Leads towards the achievement of our client’s strategy by conducting analysis, providing strategic planning support, and supporting delivery of programme activities.

The research conduct insightful and compelling analysis to provide Departmental Leads with relevant information that can be used to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. He/she will also support implementation of financial inclusion strategies through day-to-day project management of our client’s activities. The analyst will have foundational business skills, a strong analytical mind and the desire and ability to quickly learn about our client’s strategic areas.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record of success and a passion for social impact. He or she must have good project management skills, be a proactive problem solver, and be able to engage with external stakeholders. The successful applicant will be results driven and committed to high standards of performance. He or she will be adaptable, creative, and accustomed to delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced and fluid working environment.

Our client currently has three Lead roles driving the organisation’s strategy: Digital Financial Services Lead who oversees the Electronic Payment and Agent Networks team; Programmes Lead who oversees the Innovation Fund and Inclusive Products; and the Policy Lead who oversees Research and Communications. Our client is seeking an Associate to support the Programmes team.

Primary Relationships

Reports to:    Programmes Lead (hereafter referred to as the “Line Manager”)

Department: Programmes

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities and accountabilities:

Strategic Support

• Conduct in-depth analysis to support the Programmes Lead in developing specific strategies for our client’s  strategic areas and cross cutting themes
• Keep abreast of relevant developments related to our client’s strategic areas and cross cutting themes, including policy/regulatory changes
• Provide the Programmes Lead with relevant information related to financial inclusion in Nigeria as well as globally
• Contribute to the writing of relevant reports to assist the Programmes Lead in the development of their focus areas
• Project Management and Execution
• Support the Programmes  Lead in delivering approved strategies
• Conduct project management for the Programmes Team, which includes conducting detailed work plans, tracking progress against agreed plans, managing vendors as needed, identifying and recommending solutions to issues, and reporting on project status
• Actively support the planning and management of our client’s events (workshops, innovation fora and breakfast series)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Help the Programmes  Lead identify relevant stakeholders whom our client can engage to promote financial inclusion
• Support the Programmes Lead in managing working groups or other relevant industry bodies, including convening stakeholders, providing logistical support, writing minutes and circulating information to working group members

Additional Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development by proactively identifying and participating in formal/informal learning opportunities
• Contribute input to quarterly reports and provide other status reporting as requested by the Programmes Lead
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager

Job Competencies and Capabilities

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Anthropology, International Development, Public Policy or related field, from a reputable institution
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Development Economics, Social Sciences, or related field, from a reputable institution, preferably International
• Minimum two years (post NYSC) work experience
• Experience conducting desk research, handling a variety of information sources and producing relevant reports
• Proven ability to analyse large amount of data
• Experience of working on multiple projects and project management

Desired

• Prior experience in financial inclusion and/or the Nigerian financial sector
• Knowledge of socio-economic trends in Nigeria

Skills

• Advanced level competency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and synthesise information
• Ability to collate and interpret large amounts of data
• Proven ability to produce concise, well-structured, and high quality reports and presentations
• Strong project management, time management and planning skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision
• Very high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Very strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly numerate

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about social issues
• Energetic, proactive approach to work
• High levels of initiative
• Enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems
• Committed to delivering high quality results, with cost-effective use of resources
• Positive, flexible, supportive attitude towards work
• Can-do approach
• Driven and a self-starter
• Exhibits helpful behaviour beyond strict job requirements
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
• Multi-tasks effectively
• Integrity and high personal ethical standards
• Innovative
• Confident
• Resilient and able to work well under pressure
• Remuneration: Competitive