Ongoing Recruitment at UBA Bank, 19th December, 2018

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United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is one of Africa's leading financial institutions, with operations in 19 African countries and 3 global financial centres: London, Paris and New York. From a single country organisation founded in 1949 in Nigeria UBA has grown to become a pan-African provider of financial services with over 11 million customers, through close to 1000 business offices and touch points globally. In 2005, UBA was born through one of the biggest mergers on the African continent capital markets with the business combination with Standard Trust Bank (STB) Plc. From the merger UBA has emerged as a Pan-African provides a full range of solutions and services that span the full value chain from retail to corporate. UBA is also the acclaimed leader in electronic payments in the sub-region. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Relationship Officer- East Bank Reference#:  RO-EST019 Locations: Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Abia, Akwa ibom, Ebonyi, Imo, Cross Rivers Contract Type: Permanent Job Functions: Banking Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment Role and Responsibilities

• Approach customers with the aim of winning new business
• Meet with existing customers to strengthen business relationships with a view to increase financial growth of the bank.
• Aggressively market the bank’s products to ensure favourable market response and optimum build-up of revenue.
• Follow up customers with dormant accounts, convince to resume dealings with the bank.
• Implement marketing strategies / programs laid out by the bank to boost profit.
• Listen to customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale.
• Achieve set deposit targets / Contributions by acquiring business / investment deals from Private, Public, Individuals and Corporates.
• Prepare documentation on the creation of risk assets to increase business office profitability
• Sell / Cross-sell and Upsell the banks products.
• Market the brand.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

Requirements     Education Requirements:

• Minimum Educational Level – Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

•  3-5 year experience in sales and marketing

Knowledge:

• Good Knowledge of the products and services of the bank.
• Basic knowledge of Finance, Accounting and Economics
• Business development and acquisition
• Banking Operations, Policies, and Procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of Selling / Marketing.
• Knowledge of current business trends and CBN Regulatory laws.

Key Skills:

• Ability to evaluate needs of customers, and determine what products or services would best serve those needs
• Excellent Communication skills – oral and written.
• Must be Strong, Tenacious and Persuasive.
• Strong Selling / Marketing skills
• Must be self-driven, and have a passion for Marketing.
• Good Relationship management skills
• Confident and possess excellent Networking skills

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply   Application Deadline 28th December, 2018     Job Title: Branch Manager - East Bank Reference No: BM-EST001 Locations: Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Abia, Akwaibom, Ebonyi, Imo, Cross Rivers. Contract Type: Permanent Job Functions: Banking Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment Introduction

• As a brand with Africa as the center of its business operations, UBA strongly believes in Africa and its people with emphasis on being global. We are driving the renaissance of the African economy through innovation in Banking, having successfully built a strong domestic and international brand with footprints in 20 African countries, London, Paris and New York.
• Our strong presence on the African continent is deliberate and it reflects our love for diversity and a multicultural system. We have about 15,000 multilingual, ethnically varying and highly diverse people who reflect the richness, multiplicity and uniqueness of the twenty (20) African countries we operate.
• Here at UBA, each person’s contribution is valued and is important to the overall vision of the company. Your career growth is of utmost importance to us, that’s why you deserve more than a job. You deserve a tribe. Working in UBA admits you into our tribe. You will do the work that you love, one that matters to you and will be involved in cross functional projects across all our geographies. You become a part of the culture built and nurtured on values, resilience and dedication, a culture that make us a role model for African businesses.

We are looking for people with great personality, positive disposition towards new business frontiers and exceptional service delivery to:

• Ensure quality customer service delivery through the provision of efficient and effective branch operation, while ensuring conformity with the bank’s laid down procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Provide overall leadership/direction at the branch level and continually enhance team performance to delight customers through excellent banking hall touch point experience and manage operational risk issues that arise in daily activities at the branch level.

Role and Responsibilities

• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, customer service, human resources, administration and sales
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans
• Meet goals and metrics
• Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately
• Bring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivation
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration

Education Requirements

• Minimum of a First degree in any discipline.
• A master degree or a provisional qualification such ACA, ACIS will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 7 year relevant experience.
• Previous work experience in a related role will be an added advantage.
• Proven branch management experience, as a bank manager or similar role
• Sufficient knowledge of modern management techniques and best practises
• Ability to meet sales targets and production goals
• Familiarity with industry’s rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Results driven and customer focused
• Leadership and human resources management skills

Knowledge of:

• Banking operations, policies and procedures
• Bank products and services
• Business development and acquisition
• Marketing
• Relationship management
• CBN Regulations and Policies
• Good Knowledge of the markets

Key Skills:

•  Ability to evaluate needs of customers, and determine what products or service would best serve those needs.
•  General Managerial/Administration
• Team building/Conflict Management
• Organization /Coordination skills
• Good Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Personality / Firm & Assertive
• Capacity to manage and absorb pressure
• Entrepreneurship/Taking Ownership
• Supervisory skills

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Relationship Manager - Corporate Bank Reference #: RMDMD-LAG019 Location: Lagos Contract Type: Permanent Job Functions: Banking,Marketing Industries: Banking / Finance & Investment Introduction

• Are you passionate, self-driven and excited about joining OUR TRIBE?
• As a brand with Africa as the centre of its business operations, UBA strongly believes in Africa and its people with emphasis on being global. We are driving the renaissance of the African economy through innovation in Banking, having successfully built a strong domestic and international brand with footprints in 20 African countries, London, Paris and New York.
• Our strong presence on the African continent is deliberate and it reflects our love for diversity and a multicultural system. We have about 15,000 multilingual, ethnically varying and highly diverse people who reflect the richness, multiplicity and uniqueness of the twenty (20) African countries we operate.
• Here at UBA, each person’s contribution is valued and is important to the overall vision of the company. Your career growth is of utmost importance to us, that’s why you deserve more than a job. You deserve a tribe. Working in UBA admits you into our tribe. You will do the work that you love, one that matters to you and will be involved in cross functional projects across all our geographies. You become a part of the culture built and nurtured on values, resilience and dedication, a culture that make us a role model for African businesses.
• We are looking for someone with a great personality, positive disposition towards new business frontiers and exceptional service delivery to:
  • Manage the financial needs of the major companies, and industries dealing with UBA to increase profitability on the long-term and short-term while minimizing risk exposure
  • Liaise between the bank and its clients, ensuring excellent customer service.

Role and Responsibilities

• Increase the clientele base of the business by marketing the banks products and services
• Responsible for review of customers’ financials and making recommendations for credit to be granted under various facilities for customers satisfaction
• Liaise with clients banking / cash managers to ensure smooth operation of clients accounts on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis
• Calling on customers and prospects in line with call programme and documenting this in call memos
• Supervises the activities of the team members in line with the demands of the job position
• Ensure Customer satisfaction always, and bring in repeated business by resolving outstanding issues.
• Provide the bank with information on new contacts and new marketing opportunities
• Client relationships management, developing account plans, and delivering proposals

Requirements Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree with an MBA, MSC or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years relevant bank experience; 6 years non-banking related experience

Key Skills:

• Numerical capability
• Good customer relationship skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good understanding of financial accounting, trade service
• Good Skills in the assessment of credit risk, spread, and analyses the financial statements

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply   Application Deadline 31st December, 2018

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