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Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc is the premier, largest and most profitable, non-aligned Primary Mortgage Bank in Nigeria. Abbey is one of the seven national Primary Mortgage Banks (PMB) licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). The recent recapitalization exercise saw the downsize from 105 mortgage banks to only 34 now surviving. We not only emerged successfully capitalized but one of the few that also met our National obligation as well as amongst the public liability companies.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Business Development Manager is responsible for securing new revenue within Abbey ’s existing portfolio of Business Partners and also seek out new Business Partners. 
• The role is expected to have a focus on strategizing, prospecting, identifying and signing up of new Business Partners. 
• The role ensures an excellent client experience at all times and works in collaboration with the Operations team to ensure smooth transition of new Business Partners into Abbey. 

Responsibilities

• Research prospective Business Partners in target sectors, pursue leads and follow through to a successful agreement. Understand the target sectors, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which business strategies can be used to attract clients. 
• Maintain relationships with current Business Partners and identify new prospects within the area you have been assigned. 
• Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning. 
• Follow the latest industry developments, best practices and stay up-to-date on competitions. 
• Leverage Abbey’s marketing plan and business development unit standard operating procedure (SOP) to develop personal monthly sales plan. Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analysing sales options; 
• Maintaining relationships with existing Abbey’s Business Partners and other stakeholders by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new business opportunities. 
• Recommending profit and service improvements; Identifying product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors. 
• Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities. 
• Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate. 
• Present to and consult with Mid and Senior Level Management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels. 
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales. 
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators. 
• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management. 
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Management. 

Qualification and Experience 

• Minimum of B.Sc. / M.Sc. Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Communication from a reputable University. 
• Member of CIBN will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 Years relevant professional experience in banking sector with similar role 
• Financial services or technology company experience will be beneficial. 
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite 

Skills: 

• Ability to achieve set targets. 
• Ability to develop long–term relationships with Clients/Business Partners. 
• Ability to maintain and develop new Business Partners account, and liaison with back office staff in processing new clients. 
• PC word processing, Power point presentation, spreadsheet and database preparation and evaluation skills. 
• Goal-oriented, focused and achieve targets. 
• Self-starter and team Player 
• Identification of Business Partners’ needs and challenges. 
• Strong stakeholder management and team player. 
• Ability to the network, prospect and persuade new customers. 
• Sound interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Leadership, Supervision and Coaching skills 
• Highly detail-oriented and analytical skills 

Knowledge: 

• Experience in marketing and sourcing new clients for Emergency loans and mobilization of deposit. 
• Knowledge of the Financial services sector and the current trends. 
• Knowledge of the market, current media issues, social media, competitor behavior and strategy. 
• Knowledge of effective use of Public relations strategy.
• Knowledge of online and offline marketing strategies and tools. Knowledge of the financial products and services. 
• Experience in developing marketing strategies. 
• Knowledge of relationship building and customer management. 
• Self-Starter and ability to work independently. 

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only application via the website will be acknowledged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc reserves the right to stop further action on this job vacancy notice.

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2. Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The internal control and Audit Manager is responsible for conducting evaluations of the group of companies to assess risk and compliance with regulations.

Job Purpose:

• Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audit and reconciliation activities of the bank.

Specific Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for reviewing, directing audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations, assess the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets
• Work with the business to develop new and/or review existing business and operational policies/processes.
• Develop the internal control environment
• Run a compliance check program quarterly or bi annually on all functions working with the functional heads of department
• To check and ensure total adherence to the company policy and procedures.
• Continuous review of processes in order to ensure that inherent process gaps that could lead to error and fraud are closed out immediately once noticed.
• Fixed assets verification’s.
• To support and deliver in the execution of the cost and revenue assurance for all products and services relating to all the revenue streams
• Provide overall direction and leadership for the Group.
• Ensure that line managers are appropriately defining and operating their controls to cover the group from the major risks it may be exposed to
• Preparation of annual audit and control plan.
• Vetting of audit steps and programs of the Group’s Unit heads.
• Review and sign-off of periodic audit reports.
• Assist all external auditors in getting the company audited periodically.
• Monitor the implementation of the action plans.
• Provide managers and management with the relevant Internal Control methodological support.
• Ensure key internal controls are defined, implemented, documented, assessed and monitored in front of material risks.
• Ensure internal control deliverables are consistent within and at the required level of quality.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on Internal Control framework and control deficiencies in line with requirements to ensure appropriate escalation and adequate action plans.
• Ensure appropriate level of communication is maintained on Internal Control matters to support the framework and ensure appropriate ownership and accountabilities from management and managers.
• Develop adequate training material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology.
• Document and ensure internal control documentation/policy is understood and agreed by management, control functions, auditors and regulators.
• Conduct and supervise regular internal audits and reviews to assess the compliance of departments and individual employees.
• Address specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps and ensure the organization is up to the set standard.
• Interfacing with regulators on behalf of the company.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of similar role within financial environment, financial sector and FMCG
• Chartered Accountant ACA or ACCA
• Attention to detail and financial impact
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Well versed with MS office especially with Microsoft Excel
• Dedicated and self-motivated able to communicate to all levels and influence change, results-driven
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Must have managed a team.

Application Closing Date 
17th January, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only application via the website will be acknowledged.
• I will contact only shortlisted candidates.
• Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc reserves the right to stop further action on this job vacancy notice.