Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Job Vacancies for Experinced Personnel, August 2014
Our client, The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), is
primarily responsible for determining the standards of knowledge and
skill to be attained by persons seeking to become chartered members. It
also aims to promote and protect the interest of the securities and
investment profession in Nigeria by upholding its members to the highest
standards of service and integrity.
As part of its on-going transformation process, the institute seeks
to recruit exceptional professionals to fill the following senior level
positions:
Position: Head, Research and Technical (Ref: HRT-CIS)
The Head of Research and Technical is responsible for developing and
implementing the instituted overall research strategy and collaboration
with stakeholders including tertiary institutions and independent local
and international researchers. He/She will also drive the process of
generating new evidence-based research insights to support the
advancement of best practices in the Nigerian securities and investment
industry.
Other Primary Responsibilities will include the following:
- Publication of journals, articles, reports and policy recommendations.
- Tracking developments/innovations in market structures/financial products and regulatory developments locally and globally.
- Establishing and maintaining a world class physical and electronic
library and other electronic platforms for collaboration and
dissemination of information.
- Identifying opportunities to commercialize the institute’s research
capabilities and engaging in advisory work for corporate members.
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree in Finance, Economics or related course. Higher postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
- Outstanding research and analytical skills with the ability to
thinking strategically and effectively engage with C-Level executives
and regulators.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in using relevant technology solutions to drive research
- Minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience at a senior level
- Track record of delivering high quality research and practical policy advisory.
- Strong relationships in the research community locally and internationally.
- In-depth working knowledge of the Nigerian economy in general and the financial markets in particular.
- Strong team player with results oriented mindset
- Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communications skills.
Position: Head, Education & Training (REF: HET-CIS)
The Head of Education and Training is primarily responsible for
developing and continuously upgrading relevant Standards, Curriculum,
Training and Assessment Guides for persons seeking to become chartered
members. He/She will handle all matters relating to education, training,
assessing and examining student members as well as also managing the
framework and processes for the institute’s Continuous Professional
Development program.
Other Primary Responsibilities will include the following:
- Building and implementing a world class e-learning and examination framework for the institute
- Significantly increasing the number and variety of educational programs run by the institute
- Implementing novel strategies to significantly increase the number
of individuals undertaking the institute’s educational programs
- Maintaining strategic relationships with relevant local and international educational institutions
- Tracking developments in the global securities industry and ensuring members are educated on new trends and insights.
- Identifying opportunities to commercialize the instituted training capabilities
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree in Finance, Economics or related course. Higher
postgraduate qualification in Education would be an added advantage.
- Strong team player with results oriented mindset.
- Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communications skills.
- Outstanding research and analytical skills with the ability to think
strategically and effectively engage with C-Level executives and
regulators
- Minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience at a senior level in a similar role.
- In-depth working knowledge of the Nigerian economy in general and the financial markets in particular.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send in their resumes (as an attachment) to
[email protected] stating the reference code of the position being applied for as the subject not later 2
nd September 2014 via email.
No other format of application will be accepted.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.