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Kairos Business Services Limited recruitment into a Financial Services Company


Kairos Business Services Limited - Our Client is a key player in the financial services industry with strong emphasis in the retail market space, including payments and logistics as well as commercial risk containment along its operations footprints.


As part of its well structured growth and business expansion plans, our client is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and motivated professionals, to fill the Middle Management Position that have now arisen from the implementation of the plans:



Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Ref: 010-QAM
Location: Nigeria 
Job Profile

  • Will plan, determine, negotiate and monitor in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications
  • Will act as change catalyst for improvement in performance/quality
  • Will direct and mobilize workforce to focus on quality in business objectives with the aim of maximizing profitability
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration and membership of acceptable professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competence in customer service, problem solving, total quality management, communication skill
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Executive Director, Operations

Ref: 002-ED/OPS
Location: Nigeria

Job Profile
  • Requires excellent knowledge of the Nigerian financial services industry
  • Requires sound familiarity with banking operations including cash operations, retail collections, payment services and related activities
  • Will be required to be extremely customer-focused and be passionate about excellent service delivery
  • Will be required to lead and manage a large and diverse team over a national operational footprint
  • Will be required to develop and manage company-wide service improvement plans
  • Will be required to develop and implement policies that will position the company as a preferred solutions provider of choice in the Nigeria market
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration and related courses of study
  • Demonstrable competence and familiarity with banking operations, cash and tellering and the financial services value chain
  • Ability to design and manage large logistics operations over a national footprint
  • Minimum of 20 years progressive experience in a financial services environment or other related work environments including the last 5 years in Executive Management position


Job Title: Executive Director, Business Development & Strategy

Ref: 003-ED/BDS
Location: Nigeria

Job Profile
  • Will develop ideas for new businesses and new products from current businesses
  • Will generate and drive the implementation of business development plans of the company
  • Will be responsible for leading the business development team and will be personally responsible for executive level relationship management with a view to deepening existing business relationships and creating new relationships as shall be contained in the company’s operating budgets and business plans
  • Will oversee the marketing and corporate communications function of the company
  • Will develop appropriate cost-effective strategy for identifying and constructing industry-wide strategic alliances to support overarching corporate objectives
  • Will monitor and interpret the Nigerian business ecosystem including competitive trends and be required to craft appropriate strategic responses for executive management actions
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in any acceptable field of study.
  • Demonstrable competence in the area of business development, marketing, new product design and launch and implementation of market growth and dominance strategies
  • Demonstrable ability to network and manage executive level relationships in a services industry environment
  • Familiarity with the financial services environment including products, players, the regulators and the value chains
  • Minimum of 20 years progressive work experience in a services industry environment, including the last 5 years in Executive Management position


Job Title: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Ref: 001-MD/CEO
Location: Nigeria

Job Profile
  • Will require a working knowledge of the Nigerian financial services ecosystem and capacity to lead a hard driving and multi cultural team
  • Will possess the ability to network effectively, and interact at Management levels in the financial services industry
  • Will develop a strategy for generating new businesses and manage existing clients’ relationships effectively and for maximum value
  • Will provide inspiration, leadership and mentorship as well as the environment for continuous self development for the workforce, and aim to meet and exceed budgeted periodic business performance milestones always
  • Will report to the Board of Directors and be required to manage complex strategic issues, including financial reporting and regulatory relationships with a view to engender long-term business profitability and sustained franchise viability
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other acceptable disciplines.
  • Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of banking business and familiarity with the financial services value chain including basic banking operations, cash management, payment systems and enterprise risk management
  • Must demonstrate familiarity with executive management essentials such as corporate governance, visioning, strategy formulation and execution, budgeting and planning
  • Must not have been dismissed or disengaged from any financial institution or company on account of fraud, dishonesty or any other disciplinary issues
  • Must have a minimum of 20 years progressive work experience in a financial services environment (including publicly owned and privately owned entities), including last 5 years in Executive Management or last 7 years in Senior Management positions


 Job Title: Admin & Logistics Manager

Ref: 013-ALM
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile
  • Will be required to develop and implement strategic human resources management plans
  • Industrial relations to engender productivity and effective working relationships among stakeholders companywide
  • Will generate reports and analytics on HR and industry trends for decision making
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Resources or Social Sciences and membership of acceptable professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competencies in strategic human resources management, strategic thinking, decision making, ethical conduct
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: HR Manager

Ref: 012-HRM
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile
  • Will be required to develop and implement strategic human resources management plans
  • Industrial relations to engender productivity and effective working relationships among stakeholders companywide
  • Will generate reports and analytics on HR and industry trends for decision making
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Resources or Social Sciences and membership of acceptable professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competencies in strategic human resources management, strategic thinking, decision making, ethical conduct
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Chief Information Officer

Ref: 005-CIO
Location: Nigeria

Job Profile
  • Will provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, acquisition, deployment and maintenance of the company’s bespoke integrated ICT systems to meet strategic plans
  • Will be required to oversee the implementation and maintenance of integrated ICT systems, cloud applications and network infrastructures to wholly support corporate strategy and business operations
  • Will be required to align ICT with business requirements and driving innovations on the digital fronts for business competitiveness and the satisfactory customer experience company wide.
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Computer Science, ICT, and other related fields of study plus membership of relevant professional bodies.
  • Demonstrable competence in all aspects of ICT planning and operations
  • Familiarity with relevant and related areas such as project management, payment solutions, strategic planning, business processes, services outsourcing, shared services, basic enterprise software applications, programming, networking
  • Must be able to manage all regulatory interfaces effectively and proactively as well as demonstrate familiarity with all applicable industry statutes, guidelines and regulations
  • Minimum of 15 years progressive work experience in relevant organisations, including the last 5 years in Senior Management position


Job Title: Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager

Ref: 014-MCCM
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile
  • Will be required to plan and implement integrated marketing strategy
  • Will research new markets, developing new products and winning new customers
  • Public relations and marketing communications functions for existing and new clients
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Marketing, Mass Communication or Social Sciences and membership of acceptable professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competencies in integrated marketing, New Media, market research, public relations
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Ref: 004-CFO
Location: Nigeria

Job Profile
  • Will design, implement and manage high level finance and accounting function for the company
  • Will provide leadership in implementation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and offering technical advisory for financial performance and business opportunities
  • Will be required to provide credible, timely and accurate financial input on investment, accounting and finance as well as analysis of budgets and financial reports and trends to the Board and Executive Management for productivity and profitability
  • Will develop reliable computer-assisted cashflow projections and financial management processes and reporting mechanism including efficient management of the finance function
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and membership of relevant professional bodies.
  • Demonstrable competence in financial management, business ethics and up to date financial reporting legislations, principles and financial services industry specific regulations and guidelines
  • Minimum of 15 years progressive and relevant work experience , including the last 5 years in Senior Management position


Job Title: Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager

Ref: 016-HSE
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Will be responsible for crafting and implementing the Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and practices of the company and ensure compliance with all legislations and the law
  • Will be required to advise management on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and environment legislation and generate operational plans to ensure company-wide compliance
  • Will design processes for proactively tracking and reporting non-compliance as well as oversee all locations to ensure accidents, environmental incidents and near misses are documented, reported, investigated and satisfactorily resolved
  • Will oversee provision of induction, daily safety drills, training-of-trainer sessions, meeting facilitation on HSE and prepare scheduled reports on HSE culture and compliance on regular basis
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OSHE), Engineering or Social Sciences and related safety certifications. Up-to-date membership of acceptable professional bodies is an added advantage
  • Demonstrable competence in OHSE, total quality management, project management, emotional intelligence, assertiveness, communications skills, teamwork
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Chief Risk Officer

Ref: 007-CRO
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • Will develop and supervise the implementation of a company-wide risk management, and governance systems framework
  • Will champion and drive a culture of proactive risk management through risk awareness and promote an enterprise risk management culture at all levels within the company and embedding the culture in all activities of the company
  • Will regularly monitor and report to Management on trends and impact of risk factors and drivers in the operating environment
  • Will interface actively with the regulatory bodies and maintain excellent relationships with key officials in the relevant regulatory bodies within the company’s operating environment
  • Will report to the Board Directors as well as to the Managing Director
  • Will act as the chief compliance officer of the company
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and any other acceptable fields of study. Membership of and certification by the risk management and accounting professional bodies is a requirement
  • Demonstrable competence in forensic accounting, audit practices, risk management, business continuity planning
  • Not have been dismissed or found guilty of fraud, dishonesty or any offence of a criminal nature in previous jobs
  • Minimum of 15 years progressive work experience in a well organized, large public or private corporate organization, including the last 5 years in Senior Management position


Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Ref: 006-CSO
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • Will design and implement corporate security strategy to secure the company’s assets and personnel against a wide spectrum of risks and hazards on all platforms of operation and from all conceivable sources.
  • Will design and supervise the company wide implementation of measures and policies to ensure effective personnel security, facility security, fleet security, cyber security and guaranteed business continuity for the company in all locations of operation and on all platforms of service delivery
  • Will cultivate strong interpersonal relationships with key officials in the Nigeria security and law enforcement environment so as to be effective in the deployment of armed security personnel in the service of the company’s operations nationwide and as may be required always
  • Will manage a well trained security team company-wide and will be responsible for the efficient management of the company’s security infrastructure and security assets in all the operations locations
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in any acceptable field of study. Membership of or certification by any relevant professional body will be valuable
  • Demonstrable competence in and passion for security services industry, law enforcement, armed services and related fields
  • Not have been dismissed, or found guilty on account fraud, dishonesty, or other acts of a criminal nature in a previous job
  • Minimum of 15 years progressive work experience in the security, law enforcement or armed services or related fields, including the last 5 years in Senior Management position


Job Title: Business Relationship & Friendship Manager

Ref: 015-BRFM
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Will maximize customer experience through relationship and effective service delivery
  • Will cultivate new business opportunities and sustaining clientele patronage
  • Will collate and manage feedbacks through customer relationship management models
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Marketing, Mass Communication or Social Sciences and membership of acceptable professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competence in customer service, customer relationship management, networking, computer-aided analytics
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Customer Service Officer

Ref: 017-GEN
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Knowledge of banking cashiering/tellering and customer service functions
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of SSCE O/L, National Diploma from accredited institutions
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience


Job Title: Teller

Ref: 017-GEN
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Knowledge of banking cashiering/tellering and customer service functions
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of SSCE O/L, National Diploma from accredited institutions
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience


Job Title: Cash Officer

Ref: 017-GEN
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Knowledge of banking cashiering/tellering and customer service functions
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of SSCE O/L, National Diploma from accredited institutions
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience


Job Title: Technician

Ref: 018-TECH
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Technical specialization
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of Diploma or Trade Test certifications
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience


 Job Title: Bulk Note Counter

Ref: 017-GEN
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Knowledge of banking cashiering/tellering and customer service functions
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of SSCE O/L, National Diploma from accredited institutions
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience


Job Title: Legal Advisor

Ref: 009-LA
Location: Nigeria

Job Profile
  • Will advise management on legal procedures and laws, and apply the law to company’s business operations and circumstances
  • Will be required to prevent the company from any adverse legal implications and consequences
  • Will provide legal interface with vendors, suppliers, Nigeria Police Units and officers in all the locations of the company’s operations as well as arrange adequate and effective representation of the company in all courts or tribunals or other statutory fora where the company’s operations necessitate full legal representation
  • Will provide legal guidance and advice to all units and officers of the company regarding day-to-day operations and official responsibilities
  • Will interface with the external firm of Company Secretaries engaged to serve the company
Person Specifications
  • LLB, BL or Master of Law and membership or acceptable professional bodies.
  • Demonstrable competence in business law and Corporate Law practice, vendor management, advocacy and negotiation ,and excellent communication skill
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Mechanic

Ref: 018-TECH
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Technical specialization
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of Diploma or Trade Test certifications
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience

Job Title: Head, Corporate Services

Ref: 008-GM/CS
Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • Will be responsible for supervising the support services function which includes Human Resources, Administration, Assets Management, Contracts & Vendor Management, Materials Supply and Procurement, Protocol and Travel Services
  • Will proactively and responsively manage allocation of resources and deployment of workforce to minimize wastages and maximize efficiency while ensuring a well motivated workforce and full resource optimization
  • Will drive the cultivation of a productive, diversity respecting and gender sensitive working environment in the company
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in any acceptable field of study and membership of relevant professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competence in strategic planning, procurement and contract management
  • Minimum of 15 years progressive work experience in relevant work environments, including the last 5 years in Senior Management position

Job Title: HGV Operator

Ref: 018-TECH
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Technical specialization
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of Diploma or Trade Test certifications
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience


Job Title: Business Services (Operations) Manager

Ref: 011-BSM
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile
  • Responsible for cash management and integrated cash operations (wholesale and retail)
  • Will be required to implement processes, procedures and policies for efficient deployment of resources and team members to achieve set targets and timelines
  • Will generate reports of business operations for scheduled planning, evaluation and management decision making
Person Specifications
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Social Sciences and membership of acceptable professional bodies
  • Demonstrable competence in Cash operations and vault management, banking operations and treasury management
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive related experience, five of which must have been as a team leader


Job Title: Driver

Ref: 018-TECH
Location: Nigeria 

Job Profile

  • Technical specialization
Person Specifications
  • Minimum of Diploma or Trade Test certifications
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive related experience

Compensation
We offer rewarding careers, and the remunerations as well as other benefits for these positions is very attractive and competitive.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV's and statement of purpose to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] quoting appropriate job title and reference.

Note
  • Any application sent by any other means will not be treated.
  • Only qualified applicants are invited to apply and only successful short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline  11th October, 2015.