Recruitment at ARM Life Plc
ARM Life is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Networks & Communications Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
- The Network & Communications Officer is primarily responsible for evolving, implementing and maintaining a communication network infrastructure that will guarantee superior service delivery of the Bank to its customers (External and Internal)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Installs and configures network servers and operating systems (DHCP, DNS, Proxy Server)
- Administers the company's network including ensuring network availability, stability and integration
- Monitors and manages the company's messaging infrastructure
- Implements network performance management tools
- Designs appropriate channel/network analysis and/or implementation approach based on business issues
- Develops required documentation of operational procedures, network systems and hardware inventory
- Monitors the performance of the company's network
- Manages the network operating systems and network hardware infrastructure
- Makes recommendations for network improvements to increase the efficiency and reliability of the network
- Carries out other tasks as assigned by Head, Infrastructure Management
Other Requirements
Competence Requirements:
Core Skills:
- Deep understanding of networking protocols(TCP, IP, DHCP), components and procedures
- Implements network performance management tools
- Designs appropriate channel/network analysis and/or implementation approach based on business issues
- Develops required documentation of operational procedures, network systems and hardware inventory
- Deep understanding of network security approaches and techniques
Generic Skills:
- Interpersonal skills
- Responsive
- Service orientation
- Integrity
- Good written and oral communication
- Results oriented
Requirements
- The successful candidate must have a good university degree or its equivalent in the following areas; Computer Science, Engineering etc with a minimum of 3-4 years post qualification experience in a software development environment.
- IT professional certification is required such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, etc
Job Title: Relationship Manager - Private Wealth Management
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- The Private Wealth Relationship Manager is responsible for developing new business relationships with HNIs and UHNIs through professional, social and personal networks and in line with the Company’s wealth management strategy in order to increase Company’s market share of the wealth management business.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a good understanding of the businesses and services
- Active involvement in preparation of financial year budget and development &implementation of strategies to achieve this budget
- Regular communication with Business Head, and other team members to keep them updated on business activities and to resolve issues/problems relating to client relations and marketing that may arise from time to time
- Generate new and creative ideas for new product development to broaden the range of investment management service available to existing and potential clients
- Maintain a professional outlook and conduct at all times to project a positive image for ARM
- Develop strategies (based on a good understanding of ARM’s business,) to grow the wealth management business and maintain the company’s leading position in the industry
- Initiate relationships focused on creating new business for the Firm
- Promote the products and services offered to HNI & UHNI market
- Provide up to date insight on market trends
- Identify business opportunities beneficial to the Firm
- Continuously monitor developments in the macro-economic environment in general and in the financial service sector in particular with a view to taking advantage of the emerging opportunities and minimize the potential threats to our business e.g. changes in clients’ needs and values, competitor activities, regulatory changes, tax laws etc
- Active involvement and participation in BD and company-wide meetings/forums
- Transfer market and specific client knowledge to Relationship Managers and other relevant internal stakeholders that would enhance client relationships
- Work closely with Product Specialists across the Group and Relationship Managers to sell products and services of the Group.
Requirements
- Preferred Years of Experience 9 - 14 year(s).
- Education Qualification Minimum B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA.
Other Requirements:
- Suitable candidates must have an established track record of success in a senior role in business development, private banking or wealth management.
- Entrepreneurial experience and an understanding of the wealth management industry would be an added benefit of a candidate’s background.
- The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to establish deep and trusting relationships with people in senior positions, HNIs and UNHIs.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very strong presentation skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrable business development experience with HNIs & UHNIs
Job Title: Relationship Manager - Institutional Asset Management
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Institutional Asset Relationship Manager is responsible for:
- Managing institutional client relationships by providing investment advice of superior quality and ensuring clients’ investment portfolios are always optimally structured in line with the mandates.
- The evaluation, design and oversight of our Institutional clients’ total financial plan. This includes creation and management of Employee’s welfare schemes, Reserve Funds, Asset Liability Management plans, Investment Asset Allocation, and Client reporting.
- Conducting comprehensive reviews to analyze financial data and provide recommendations for modifications based on client's risk tolerance, goals, objectives and individual preferences.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a good understanding of the business and services
- Excellent service delivery to existing clients to ensure we retain current business and increase our share of the clients’ wallet.
- Provision of Investment Management Service of superior quality designed to meet client’s investment objectives, which will include effectively matching clients’ investment profile with asset allocation recommendations
- Work closely with supervisor to understand the strategic direction for the business
- Generation of new and creative ideas for new products development, to broaden the range of investment management service available to existing and potential clients
- Continuous monitoring of developments in the macro-economic environment in general and in the financial service sector in particular with a view to taking advantage of the emerging opportunities and minimize the potential threats to our business e.g. changes in clients’ needs and values, competitor activities, regulatory changes, tax laws etc
- Active involvement and participation in BD and company wide meetings/forums
- Working as a team player by relating well with and providing back-up support to other members of the IAM team
- Continuous update of skills (marketing, investment management, analytical, relationship management and communication) through self-study, financial journals/magazines, internet and formal training programmes
- Marketing of potential clients (scheme members) to achieve a conversion rate that ensures the Business targets for value of funds under management for the period is achieved.
- Active involvement in preparation of financial year budget and development & implementation of strategies to achieve this budget
- Regular communication with your Supervisor & Unit Head, and other team members to keep them updated on business activities and to resolve issues/problems relating to client relations and marketing that may rise from time to time
- Maintaining a professional outlook and conduct at all times to project a positive image for ARM IM
- Development of a personal scorecard for current and subsequent financial year in line with the business unit scorecard. Report monthly to supervisor on updates on achievements/ goals set on the score card
Daily Activities/Tasks:
- Managing existing client relationships
- Sourcing new businesses/product development
- Reviewing clients’ profiles and financial objectives
- Working closely with other units to ensure clients’ expectations are being met
Requirements
Education Qualification:
- Minimum - B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA
Preferred Years of Experience:
Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Asset & Investment Management and the Financial Services Industry at large.
- Good multitasking capabilities
- Issues Management ability
- Good telephone manners
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet applications
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
Generic Skills:
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Very good interpersonal skills
- Service orientation
- Customer focus
- Good telephone manners
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Result-oriented
Supervisory Skills:
- Client relations
- Strong organizational skills.
Application Deadline: 11th July, 2017.