Job Vacancies at Pension Fund Company

A Pension Fund Administrator with offices seeks professionals to join their organization in the following capacities:

HEAD, HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMIN SERVICES REF: EM105
Position Location: Abuja. Nigeria
Specifications:
Educational Qualification
Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a social science or a business related discipline such as; human resource management, sociology, psychology and business administration.
• Professional Qualification
Membership of relevant HR and facilities management associations (CIPM, IFMA)
• Experience
10 years work experience in a human resource management and administrative capacity
Skills and Competences:
• Practical knowledge of HR &Admin strategies and service delivery models
• Detailed knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures
• Organizational design and development capabilities
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits strategies and processes
• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws
• Skills in developing and maintaining budgets
• Knowledge of facilities and vendor management with good negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Must be responsive, results oriented and have good communication skills

FUND RESEARCH & PLANNING LEAD REF: EM106
Position Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Specifications:
Educational Qualification
• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline such as Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Law and Business studies
An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Professional Qualification
Skills and Competences:
• In-depth understanding of financial analysis/interpretation
• Strong ability in data gathering, analysis and asset management
• Knowledge of the money, capital and real estate markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be responsive, proactive, results oriented and have good communication skills

RISK MANAGEMENT LEAD REF: EM107
Position Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Specifications:
Educational Qualification
• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline such as Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Law and Business studies
Professional Qualification
Membership of a relevant professional association will be an added advantage
Experience
10 years working experience with at least 4 in a similar role
Skills and Competences:
• Risk analysis and management skills
• Risk Modeling
• Financial & Statistical Analysis/Interpretation
• Deep understanding of the Asset management industry
• In-depth understanding of market & counterparty risks
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet applications
• Must possess integrity and should be results oriented and responsive
• Should have good written and oral communication skills

MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO REF: EM101
Position Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Specifications:
Educational Qualification
• Minimum of Masters degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline, such as actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, banking, finance, insurance,law and business studies
Professional Qualification
Membership of relevant professional association will be an added advantage
Experience
• Minimum of 20 years post qualification experience of which at least 15 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 10 years in top/senior
management position
Skills and Competences:
• Strategic management (formulation and implementation) skills
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of the Asset/Fund management industry
• Deep insight and understanding of local and international practices in the pensions and retirement benefit industry
• Deep risk management knowledge and operational expertise in the Asset management and financial services industries
• Strong background in building relationships with strategic clients
• Strong marketing, selling, relationship management and public relations skills
• Microsoft office suite competency
• Good leadership, coaching and people management ability
• Excellent communication (oral & written), analytical and problem solving skills

DIRECTOR , BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING REF: EM102
Position Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Specifications:
Educational Qualification
• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline, such as actuarial science, statistics, mathematics. accounting,
economics, banking, finance, insurance, law and business studies
Professional Qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional association will be an added advantage
Experience
• Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 5 years in top/senior management position
Skills and Competences:
• In-depth understanding of local and international practices and issues in the pensions/asset management industry
• Budgeting skills
• Relationship management skills
• Marketing and selling skills
• Good interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills
• Project Management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
Results oriented, customer focused and innovative

DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & SERVICES REF: EM103
Educational Qualification
Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline such as actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, banking, finance, insurance, law and business studies.
Professional Qualification
A recognized professional IT qualification is required.
Experience
Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 5 years in top/senior management position
Skills and Competencies:
• Transaction processing and relationship management skills
• Financial analysis/Interpretation
• Practicable knowledge of HR & Admin strategies and service delivery models
• Problem solving and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint. Excel and other spreadsheet applications
• Good communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Responsive, results oriented and customer focused

DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (Chief Investment Officer) REF: EM104
Position location: Abuja, Nigeria
Specifications:
Educational Qualification
Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline such as actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, banking, finance, insurance, law and business studies.
Professional Qualification
A recognized professional qualification (e.g. CFA, CFP, CIS. etc.) is required.
Experience
Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience of which at least 8 must have been in the Financial Services Sector and 5 years in top/senior management position
Skills and Competences:
• Practical knowledge of asset/funds management
• In-depth understanding of local and international investment markets
• Good knowledge of the Securities (capital), Money and Real estate markets
• Sound financial acumen with deep knowledge of quantitative analysis, economics, portfolio management and asset valuation
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet applications
• Must be responsive, results oriented and have good communication skills
• Should have excellent leadership and managerial skills

Method of Application
Qualified candidates should forward their application and Resume quoting the reference number on the top right-hand corner of your Resume and as subject of the email to clientrecruitment@ng.pwc

Or
The Executive Search & Selection Unit,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited,
5th Floor,
Katsina House,
Ralph Sodeinde Street,
Central Business District,
Abuja

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Closing Date: 17th April 2009