Branch Manager at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)

The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Manager

Location: Kano
Department: Branch Network Department
Division: Capital Market Division
Reports to: Head, Branch Network
Grade: Officer - Assistant Manager
Estimated Date of Resumption: Thursday, June 1, 2017

Job Summary

• The Branch Manager has the responsibility for proactively managing all the strategic initiatives of The Exchange as it applies to the branch office with regards to increasing branch productivity and attaining branch targets.
• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the branch strategy including Quotation and Listing, Financial Literacy, Trading Floor Activity, Government liaison as well as coordinating the end-to-end processes of the branch office. This role will report to the Head, Branch Network at the Corporate Headquarters.

Key Responsibility

• Prospects for the participation of companies and Governments as part of the quotation and listing drive Attends the requisite meetings of quoted companies in the catchment area as may be approved by the Head office Supervises the activities of all the personnel of the Branch Office and responsible for maintaining an operationally efficient and compliant branch Maintains the Branch’s Trading Engine and ensures its regular effective connectivity with the Trading Engine at the Head Office
• Keeps abreast of all policies and procedures of The Exchange and ensures that the same is applicable with all the personnel and operations of the Branch office
• Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs Ensure adherence to the operational guidelines specified by Internal Audit Department and the Compliance office Organise enlightenment and educational programmes within the catchment area as part of the Financial Literacy initiative of the Exchange Coordinates local participation in the NSE Annual National Essay competition Undertakes the proper maintenance of all assets of The Exchange within the Branch
• Keeps and maintains reliable accounting and operations records on all the transactions of the Branch and forwards a monthly report on same to the Head, Branch Network Department at the Head Office
• Monitors the Branch’s performance and liaises with all relevant officers in the Head Office to ensure that successful strategies are updated and corrective actions taken on variances
• Co-signatory to the branch office bank account Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the branch office activities on the template provided by the Branch Network Department to be submitted to the Head, Branch Network at the Head Office Reports the activities of the Branch in the quarterly Branch Council Meetings Liaises with security agencies on patrol within the area on the need to provide coverage for the office Undertakes any other duties that may be assigned to him from time to time
• Desired Competent and Skill Requirements communication skills interpersonal skills organizational skills analytical skills change management business acumen strategic thinking process management marketing skills decision making conflict management key relationships organization (divisions, departments, unit) – provide on-going support on business development issues candidates experience: proven track record of strong performance against measurable deliverables
• A commitment to collaboration and accountability Operational Management Experience: Market Analysis, working knowledge of analysing company reports and financial statements Relevant knowledge in research; analysis, collection/collation, interpretation and presentation of data; developing standard and ad hoc reports, templates, Interfacing with government officials, quoted companies, quotable companies, top and senior management, employees and other key stakeholders
• Basic HR Technical Competence: Training and Facilitation skills; managing Employee Relations Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook JOB SPECIFICATION To successfully deliver the above goals, the right candidate must have: Minimum of HND/ Bachelor degree in Social Science disciplines, preferably in the Economics, Finance, Management Sciences Membership of relevant professional bodies is an advantage Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in similar roles i.e. relationship manager, branch manager, branch operations manager

Qualification and Experience
To successfully deliver the above goals, the right candidate must have:

• Minimum of HND/ Bachelor degree in Social Science disciplines, preferably in the Economics, Finance, Management Sciences
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in similar roles i.e. relationship manager, branch manager, branch operations manager
• Proven track record of strong performance against measurable deliverables
• A commitment to collaboration and accountability
• Operational Management Experience: Market Analysis, working knowledge of analysing company reports and financial statements
• Relevant knowledge in research; analysis, collection/collation, interpretation and presentation of data; developing standard and ad hoc reports, templates
• Interfacing with government officials, quoted companies, quotable companies, top and senior management, employees and other key stakeholders
• Basic HR Technical Competence: Training and Facilitation skills; managing Employee Relations
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.

Functional Competence:

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Research
• Conflict Management

Behavioural Competence:

• Change Management
• Decision Making

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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