Investment Analyst Performance Risk – Nigeria
Finance and Operations Manager – Nigeria
Fund Operations Officer – Nigeria
Investment Analyst Research & Analysis – Nigeria
Benefits Officer – Nigeria

 The FIRST BANK in association with the SANLAM GROUP seeks to recruit focused, result-oriented and suitably qualified professional to fill the position of Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer in its insurance subsidiary. The Chief Executive will run the First Bank / Sanlam Life Insurance Joint
Venture Company and will also be ultimately responsible for establishing and running a related Non-life Insurance Joint Venture company. Reporting to the Boars, the successful candidate will serve as the principal strategy and business development executive of the company and will have ultimate P&L responsibility. He/she will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing short, medium and long-term strategies that will ensure the continued growth and profitability of the company. Specifically, the candidate will:
 • Champion the formulation of the company’s corporate strategies and ensure implementation
• Serve as a key brand icon for the company, creating a niche for it in the insurance sector and consistently reinforcing and promoting the corporate brand value and identity.
• Lead the overall business development efforts (including deal sourcing and origination) to ensure the realization of the company’s expansion and growth aspirations
. • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and the development of relevant strategic alliances
 • Drive the development of annual operating plans including business plans, operational requirements, staffing and budgets to ensure business continuity
• Take full ownership of the company’s financial performance and provide periodic update on it to the Board.

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
• A good first degree in any field of study from a reputable tertiary institution. An MBA or any other higher degree will be an added advantage
• Professional qualification(s) in insurance (e.g. ACII)
• Minimum of fifteen years post-qualification experience, including 5 years experience in the insurance industry and at least 5 years experience at executive management level. Exceptional executives with relevant experience from other industries may be considered
• Excellent relationship management and strategic networking skills at the highest level in the private and public sectors
 • Strong understanding of the application of risk management in the context of insurance business
• Sound knowledge of regional and global trends in the insurance industry as well as an understanding of the key macroeconomics drivers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 • Excellent leadership, negotiation, marketing, planning and organization skills

To apply , please quote ES00540 as the subject of your e-mail and send your current CV (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selected criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than August 24, 2010.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

First Bank Nigeria Plc, one of the largest most profitable financial institutions in Nigeria with a network of over 600 locations across the country ,offering a broad range of banking and non banking financial products and services including financial advisory, asset management and trust services. We have a strong and solid track record of financial stability.

In partnership with one of the leading global insurers, we aspire to establish a foremost insurance underwriting firm in Nigeria, having recently obtained a licence to establish a life insurance business, we have ambitions to build  the partnership to include non-life insurance in the medium term. As part of plans to commence full operations, we seek to recruit focused , energetic, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions in the country:
INVESTMENT SPECIALIST(Ref: FILIS)
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will provide investment advice and management services to  the company in accordance with the investment objectives. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Develop and implement a process for evaluating opportunities in terms of financial gain, mission/strategy fit and organizational capacity.

• Create key performance metrics for execution of business plan and strategy development for existing products and businesses, including market analysis, revenue planning, activity forecasting, and development of projected financial statements.

• Provide support in designing the institutional frame work for fund management

• Formulate and recommend an investment portfolio for the company

• Develop internal reporting procedures on Fund Placement in accordance with NAICOM rules and regulations

• Develop process to create investment return and risk management benchmarks for the investment fund.

QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
A good bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics,Mathematics or related disciplines
professional qualification(s) i.e. ACCA,ACA, ACII, will be an added advantage
At least seven(5) years of professional working in a reputable insurance company
Must be computer literate and must be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment
Proven experience of motivating and managing a team to achieve desired results
Location: Lagos
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To Apply, please visit our website  to complete an online application form and also submit your curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document)within 10 days of this advertisement . All applications  will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER(Ref: FILCS/LA)
Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for that the company complies with all statutory standards and corporate governance.He/She is to act as a point of communication between the Board of Directors and company shareholders. Specifically, the candidate will:
Investigate compliance issues and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries or examinations
Partner with management with respect to startegic issues
Offer legal advice to managemnent and staff to ensure the best legal approach is taken for business venture
Handle conflicting legal matters that involve international, public and private law.
Organize, prepare agenda for, and take minutes of Board meetings and annual general meetings(AGMs)
Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and taking appriopriate action

QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
A good bachelor’s degree in Law
Higher degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an ad
ded advantage
Minimum of seven(5) years experience with at least two (2) years in a reputable insurance company
Must be computer literate and must be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment
Ability to drive result through others
Excellent negotiation and communication  skills
Location: Lagos

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To Apply, please visit our website   to complete an online application form and also submit your curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document)within 10 days of this advertisement . All applications  will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

First Bank Nigeria Plc one of the largest most profitable financial institutions in Nigeria with a network of over 600 locations across the country ,offering a broad range of banking and non banking financial products and services including financial advisory, asset management and trust services. We have a
strong and solid track record of financial stability.
In partnership with one of the leading global insurers, we aspire to establish a foremost insurance underwriting firm in Nigeria, having recently obtained a licence to establish a life insurance business, we have ambitions to build  the partnership to include non-life insurance in the medium term. As part of plans to commence full operations, we seek to recruit focused , energetic, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions in the country:

INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER(Ref: FILIAM)
Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the timely execution of risk based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects. Specifically, the candidate will:

Ensure the successful implementation of the internal Audit Plan and Programme in the company
Develope and Maintain Audit’s operating policies and authorizations
Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area within established timeline
Review the suitability of internal control design and framework
Evaluate, examine policies, procedures and systems in place to protect assests of the company
QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
A good bachelor’s degree in accounting,economics or financr from a reputable institution
Relevant professional qualification(s) i.e ACCA,ACA, ACII is essential
Minimum of seven(7) years experience with at least two (2) years in similar role in a reputable insurance company
Must be computer literate
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Location: Lagos

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To Apply, please visit our website  to complete an online application form and also submit your curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document)within 10 days of this advertisement . All applications  will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

First Bank Nigeria Plc one of the largest most profitable financial institutions in Nigeria with a network of over 600 locations across the country ,offering a broad range of banking and non banking financial products and services including financial advisory, asset management and trust services. We have a strong and solid track record of financial stability.

In partnership with one of the leading global insurers, we aspire to establish a foremost insurance underwriting firm in Nigeria, having recently obtained a licence to establish a life insurance business, we have ambitions to build  the partnership to include non-life insurance in the medium term. As part of plans to commence full operations, we seek to recruit focused , energetic, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions in the country:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER(Ref FILITM)
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will ensure the deployment and substance of I.T infrastructure to support business operations. He/She will organize and execute strategic imperatives of the company in alignment with work processes. Specifically, the candidate will:
? Develop and manage an efficient  IT department, consistent and appropriate with the vision and strategic objectives of the organization.
? Develop s blue print on IT infrastructural requirement to meet the organization’s strategic objectives
? Maintain and manage IT vendor and service providers efficiently to reduce the effect of total IT infrastructural collapse
? Manage all IT hardware, software and consumables to ensure a flawless synergy of resources within the organization
? Ensure adequate security and safeguard of database and applications against hackers and viruses.
QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
? A good bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline
? Higher degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
? Minimum of five(7) years experience gained in the  insurance company
? Must be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment
? Good organizational, project management and inter-personal skills
? Location: Lagos
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To Apply, please visit our website   to complete an online application form and also submit your curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document)within 10 days of this advertisement . All applications  will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

First Bank Nigeria Plc,We are one of the largest most profitable financial institutions in Nigeria with a network of over 600 locations across the country ,offering a broad range of banking and non banking financial products and services including financial advisory, asset management and trust services. We have a strong and solid track record of financial stability.

In partnership with one of the leading global insurers, we aspire to establish a foremost insurance underwriting firm in Nigeria, having recently obtained a licence to establish a life insurance business, we have ambitions to build  the partnership to include non-life insurance in the medium term. As part of plans to commence full operations, we seek to recruit focused , energetic, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions in the country:

AGENCY DISTRIBUTION MANAGER(Ref: FILADM)
Reporting to the head of Retail Distribution ,the successful candidate will provide strategic direction to the agency distribution team, as well as lead agency sales and marketing efforts in the company . he/she will drive revenue through execution of the company’s strategic plan, focused leadership of the sales force and development of important relationships within the marketplace. Specifically, the successful candidate will:
• Develop and implement agency distribution strategies, for the company and generate demand for all the company’s products and services through the agency channel.
• Develop and implement sales in line with the objectives of the company.
• Manage, lead, coach and motivate a unified agency sales team offering life and non-life insurance products
• Direct the agency distribution unit to meet revenue performance goals/targets while ensuring  a positive client experience.
• Develop, implement and manage the company’s marketing plan and annual budget.
QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
? A good bachelors degree in any field of study from a reputable institution
? Higher degree(s) or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
? Minimum of five(5) years experience with at least two(2) years in a reputable insurance company
? Excellent sales and negotiation skills and proven ability to drive revenue generation
? Good communication and people management skills
? Must be computer literate and be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment
? Location: Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To Apply, please CLICK HERE   to complete an online application form and also submit your curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document)within 10 days of this advertisement . All applications  will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Internal Control

Principal Manager, Risk management and Regulatory Compliance.
-First Degree in Insurance, accounting, statistics or actual science.
-Professional qualification in insurance
-At least 15 yrs of experience.

Responsibility
-Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and guidelines relating to the company.
-Manage internal risk of the company.

The Package
Generous pay, Car plus Driver, Pool Car, Generator and other benefits as they apply to each position.
Application to be forwarded to;
P.O. Box 17947, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Or stanleylnd582@gmail.com
Application closes on Friday 12th March. 2010

Mode of Application
Send Application and CV indicating:-
• Age, sex, marital status
• Qualification with date and institution – Position and location applied for
• Detailed statement of job experience
• 24 hrs telephone contact numbers.