Recruitment today at Guaranty Trust Bank plc for interested and qualified to apply for any of the three (3) job vacancies.
We are recruiting to fill the positions of:
Job Title 1: Internal Audit Analyst
Location: Lagos
Reports to: Group Head of Internal Audit
About The Opportunity
- The internal audit analyst will provide assistance to the Group Head of Internal Audit with the development of internal audit policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for the Group.
- He/she will also provide support to the Group Head of Internal Audit with the objective of ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls within the Group.
- In addition, he/she will assist with the coordination of Group quality audits (as and when needed).
Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities will be:
- Assisting with the design of policies, guidelines, processes, and controls of internal audit activities across the Group
- Assisting with the monitoring and compliance with set policies through mechanisms that measure and ensure consistent adherence by subsidiary internal audit functions
- Assisting with the coordination of audit plans developed by internal audit teams of various subsidiaries in the Group
- Assisting with the review of outcomes of internal audits conducted by all subsidiaries and provide assistance with the drafting of feedback to improve audit quality and efficiency
- Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations across all subsidiaries through a Group-wide audit monitoring tool
- Assisting with the preparation of a consolidated view of all audit reports across the Group for the Group Head of Internal Audit.
To Qualify for the Role you Must Have
- 4+ years audit experience in banking, and/or other financial services businesses
- Experience in assisting the implementation of risk-based internal audit programs
Skills and Knowledge Required for the Role:
- Chartered professional in accounting, audit, or risk management with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier university.
- Additional qualification/certification e.g., FRM, CFA, CIA, CISA or related certification is required
- Some knowledge of the internal audit standards in Nigeria is advantageous as is knowledge about the standards of other African countries
Attributes for Success in this Role:
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good standing and assertiveness, with excellent teamwork attitude
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent planning, prioritization, and project management skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good investigative skills
- Good interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
- Sufficiently knowledgeable on the various relevant Audit standards i.e., IIA, NCCG etc.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Job Title 2: Risk Officer, Group Risk and Compliance
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to: Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Financial Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Accounting/Auditing Finance Management
About the Opportunity
- The Risk Officer will assist the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer in providing oversight of the Group’s spectrum of risk-taking activities encompassing economic risks including credit, market, liquidity, capital and country, as well as other core risks including operational, model, conduct, and reputational risk.
- He/she is responsible for coordinating all business units to assist in the identification, monitoring, and reporting of risks taken throughout the Group.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide support in designing a robust risk management strategy for the Group with over 10 subsidiaries across Africa and across different financial services businesses
- Provide support in setting the risk appetite levels for the Group, and the further defining risk limits for each subsidiary
- Provide guidance to ensure that adequate risk management policies are designed, and well implemented by subsidiaries
- Oversee monitoring of macro-economic activities that may affect the Group’s business activities, to proactively identify and assess the impact of risks and opportunities inherent in the Group’s business operations
- Provide oversight and guidance for conducting stress tests on the Group’s consolidated risk exposure
- Manage the risk identification and risk mitigation procedures of the Group
- Provide support in the creation of risk analysis report and disseminate it to relevant stakeholders including the risk committee, board members and group executives
- Advocate and support the culture of informed risk-taking and heighten awareness and use of advanced risk management practices through training programs and coaching
- Raise awareness of relevant rules and regulations from statutory and regulatory bodies within Banking and other financial services
Requirements
Skills and Knowledge Required for the Role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Legal (Master’s Degree is an additional advantage)
- Local and international certifications in Risk management, such as Certificate in Risk Management (CIRM)
- Strong understanding of development and trends in both international and African financial sectors, as well as regulations and trends in these markets
- Deep knowledge and understanding of both banking and general financial markets regulatory environment
- Strong understanding of Enterprise Risk management concepts, frameworks to proactively identify risks inherent in business operations that can have negative strategic implications for the Group
- Strong knowledge on portfolio risk management techniques, e.g. key risk metrics for players in the financial markets, capital management, database management, risk analysis etc.
- Good analytical & problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, etc.)
- Reporting skills
- Ability to use available technology resources to drive monitoring and reporting
- Data analytics skills will be an advantage
To qualify for the role you must have:
- A minimum of 5 years working experience across risk management, policies and regulations in the financial services sector
- Demonstrated capacity to translate commercial strategies into risk profiles and risk assessments
- Proven participation in implementing and managing Enterprise Risk Management strategy and governance, risk and compliance activities
- Deep knowledge and experience in risk functions including credit, market, liquidity, capital and country and a broad understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance issues
- Experience in building or implementing risk and compliance controls across a group of difference financial services companies
Attributes for success in this role:
- Ability to build relationships with senior leaders, and external agencies
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analysis capabilities
- Ability to exert sound judgment and discretion; assure confidentiality
- Ability to build strong network with regulatory bodies and government authorities
- Good standing and assertiveness, with excellent teamwork attitude, with proven ability to influence and coordinate team beyond his/her own department
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, changing organization
- Ability to effectively plan, set priorities, and manage several complex projects
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
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Job Title 3: Compliance Officer, Group Risk and Compliance
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Tme
Industry: Financial Services
Reporting to: Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide support in designing a robust compliance strategy for the Group with over 10 subsidiaries across Africa and across different financial services businesses
- Review and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Group
- Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.
- Proactively review all regulatory permissions to ensure that they remain current and appropriate for business needs
- Evaluate Group activities to assess and monitor compliance risk
- Ensure continual compliance risk assessment of the Group practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.
- Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives
- Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
- Provide reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments
- Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports, as and when due
- Ensuring compliance with best practices
- Any other duties as required by the Group Head
To Qualify for the Role you must Have
- A minimum of 5 years working experience in compliance experience preferably within the financial services environment
- Experience in assisting with the implementation of risk-based compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
Skills and Knowledge Required for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or legal (Master’s Degree is an additional advantage)
- Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML)
- Good understanding of Compliance activities in Financial Services
- Local and international certifications in Compliance, such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
- Strong understanding of development and trends in both international and African financial sectors, as well as regulations and trends in these markets
- Deep knowledge and understanding of both banking and general financial markets regulatory environment including Anti-money laundering requirements
- Good analytical & problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, etc.)
- Reporting skills
- Ability to use available technology resources to drive monitoring and reporting
- Data analytics skill will be an advantage
Attributes for Success in this Role
- Ability to build relationships with senior leaders, and external agencies
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analysis capabilities
- Ability to exert sound judgment and discretion; assure confidentiality
- Ability to build strong network with regulatory bodies and government authorities
- Good standing and assertiveness, with excellent teamwork attitude, with proven ability to influence and coordinate team beyond his/her own department
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, changing organization
- Ability to effectively plan, set priorities, and manage several complex projects
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply