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Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) Recruiting Various Positions

<BODY readability="0">Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is a financial sector development organisation working to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. Established in late 2007, EFInA's vision is to be the leader in facilitating an all-inclusive and growth-promoting financial system. EFInA is funded by the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.EFInA is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, and committed individuals to newly defined roles to build on its current achievements and accelerate the impact of financial inclusion in Nigeria. EFInA is a rapidly growing organisation with considerable influence in the financial sector. Employment with EFInA offers an exceptional and challenging opportunity for the right candidates.Various PositionsAvailable PositionsHead of ProgrammesHead of Knowledge and EvidenceHead of Innovation FundingChief Operating OfficerProgramme Manager - PaymentsProgramme Manager - Agent NetworksHR and Administration ManagerCommunications OfficerResearch OfficerExecutive Assistant to CEOESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND CAPABILITIESSuccessful applicants will have a strong strategic focus and be results-driven, innovative and committed to high standards of performance.They will be highly adaptable, creative, and used to delivering results in a dynamic and fluid workingenvironment.They will be able to leverage their experience to rapidly assume a wide range of responsibilities and make decisive and tangible contributions to EFInA as soon as they join the organisation.Applicants must be comfortable negotiating change, taking responsibility, and making complex strategic and operational decisions.Applicants must demonstrate integrity and high personal ethical standards; be highly numerate, analytical and detail-focused; and be strongly committed to financial inclusion.Method of ApplicationAll roles are based in lagos, Nigeria. For full role descriptions and required qualifications and experience, please visit <a href="http://www.efina.org.ng/careers" target="_blank">www.efina.org.ng/careers</A>To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to efina@creativemetier.com by 31st May, 2014, ensuring that you state which role you are applying for arid where you saw this advertisement. EFInA is an equal opportunity employer.

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) Recruiting Various Positions

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Friday, May 09, 2014

Stanbic IBTC Bank: Head - Product Innovation - Lagos

Posted on Sat 06th Nov, 2010 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)<img alt="Share/Bookmark" border="0" height="24" src="/sharesave25624.png" width="256"> <img alt="Stanbic IBTC Bank: Head - Product Innovation - Lagos" border="1" height="24" src="/ibtc.jpg" width="87"> Stanbic IBTC Bank is recruiting for Head - Product Innovation Job Title: Head,  Product Innovation Job ID: 6204 Location:  Nigeria – Lagos Division:  Personal and Business Banking Position Category:  Customer Relationship Management Employment Type:  Full Time - Permanent Position DescriptionMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To strategically build and implement a successful product roadmap for Stanbic IBTC Bank.  Identify and create new / compelling product opportunities for the bank and see them through the incubation process, as well as market acceptability.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop a Vision, Mission, Strategy and plan for the innovation of  products Implement and manage strategies Providing a secure, efficient, competitive and comprehensive range of services and products. Implementing the overall objectives, philosophies, policies and budgets approved by the bank for the unit. Manage the product ideation, inception and incubation processes Manage the product pilot process Understand and analyze the competitive landscape and risks of each product idea Monitor industry, market statistics and competitor trends in order to ensure strategic plans on market share are achieved Develop and manage a prioritization process for determining the progress of new product ideas. Collate and interpret management information on productivity and profitability across products. Develop pricing and market penetration plans for each new product Enhance existing products to maximize product profitability, customer satisfaction and retention. Continuously review and redesign existing products as and when necessary to ensure the bank is always a step ahead of competition. Develop in conjunction with stakeholders (IT, Operations, Legal … etc), operational requirements / procedures for each product. Oversee the Product Management process Research, assess and implement local and international best practices. Explore opportunities to develop new business in line with the bank’s business development strategy. Build bundles of products in order to take advantage of cross sell and up sell opportunities. Review actual product performance against strategic and financial plans and take appropriate action to achieve objectives. Develop and continuously review integrated financial and management information systems designed to assist all levels of management throughout in planning and controlling their operations in relation to objectives. Liaising with all relevant stakeholders and ensuring the appropriate pricing structure for all products and services rendered to achieve the overall revenue return desired by the bank.Internal Processes Support the relevant stakeholders in the constant evaluation and upgrading of all processes to achieve the Products objectives (i.e. Superior Customer Service, Cost to Income Ratio’s etc.) Ensuring procedures, systems and reports are developed, defined and continuously reviewed to facilitate decision-making.Reporting Submitting to the exco, the most recent month-end statements concerning product performance and commenting on performance against financial plans and agreed targets. Submitting to the exco on an annual basis, a business plan that incorporates a sales plan.People Management Ensure that appropriate product training and development programmes are implemented in all branches. Conducting appraisal interviews of immediate subordinates on a half yearly basis. Ensuring appropriate personnel records are maintained. Ensure staffing at optimal levels to provide superior customer service Manage staff growth through appropriate training, exposure and mentorship. Ensure leadership opportunities, especially for high potential employees. Ensure that all staff are justly rewarded for performance.KEY DIMENSION OF THE JOB: Responsible for the Product Innovation teamKEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Development of a strategy and vision Development and implementation of new products and services Enhancement of existing products for optimal return, customer satisfaction and retention. Meeting and exceeding set performance budgets / targets Development and maintenance of a scorecard Best practice managementIMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS: Build sound relationships with product owners, Directors and key personnel within the Stanbic IBTC Group. Ensuring there is adequate communication and exchange of ideas between all stakeholders and channels.PROBLEM SOLVING, PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING: Problem solving: Must have the ability to analyse a wide range of problems relating to diverse areas of the business.  Specific knowledge and experience is applied to each in search of solutions. Creative thinking, sensibly related to the problem is often required to reach a novel solution. Complex and contradictory clues often require intensive investigation and the careful evaluation of specialist advice to ensure that the decision taken supports the objectives of SIBTC and the Standard Bank Group.Planning: Strategic plans are drawn up for a 3 to 5 year period and are reviewed at least twice yearly utilizing research on where the industry is going both locally and internationally. Action plans for the department (in support of the strategy) are developed annually and reviewed monthly. Development and review plans are developed for specific productsDecision making: A wide range of decisions are constantly required across the area’s of: -Finance        - i.e. What advertising should be done Processes    -  i.e. New systems to enhance product fulfillment and customer retention People         -  i.e. Who to employ, promote. Number of resources required Customer     -  i.e. Based on research of client needs which products to develop / enhance. In consultation with stakeholders decide on product pricing and benefitsRequired Skills and QualificationsQUALIFICATION: Minimum of  B.Sc in any Social or Management Science course MBA an advantageEXPERIENCE: An understanding of the interaction between the strategic and operational management of a business coupled with the banking industry. A minimum of 5 years industry related managerial experience. Exposure to retail banking, finance and insurance would be an advantage. Good knowledge of market research methodologies. Good knowledge of the Banking Industry Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite -  Power Point and Excel … etc. Required Competencies PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: Flexible/Adaptable Holistic/Customer Focused Initiative/Inquisitive/Innovative Perceptive/Alert Positive/Able to handle pressure Proactive Sincere/Ethical Leader/Future Vision Assertive/Competitive Motivated/Confident Excellent Inter Personal Skills Prepared to challenge the process Change Agent Articulate Strong influencing and persuasive skillsCUSTOMER COMMITMENT DRIVERS: THE BANK IS ALSO COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT SERVICE AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ALIGN THEIR BEHAVIOR TO THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER COMMITMENT DRIVERS: Simplified baking: Banking that is simple to use and simple to understand, or a simple account for all my needsCompetence: Competent and reliable staff that are honest and trustworthy.High customer regard: Unconditional positive regard for customers – a sincere appreciation and recognition of who a customer already is and the life he/she chooses to live. It gives the customer a sense of pride, worthiness and dignity. “Make me feel proud of who I am and how I choose to do things”.Promptness: Prompt service performed right the first time and prompt query/complaint resolution.Bank leadership: Banking that is technologically advanced, innovative in introducing new ideas, and is modern and progressive. We are an equal opportunities employer and are totally opposed to discrimination in any form. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, sex, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital / partnership status, religion, age or disability.How To Apply Click here to apply online

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