Applications Manager - Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Applications Manager - Stanbic IBTC Pension Manager

Job ID: 12850
Location: Nigeria
Division: Wealth
Position: Category Wealth
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Main Purpose of the Job
The Applications Manager is responsible for providing applications and database development and support. This role also includes electronic channels integration and support, business intelligence and data analytics, and development of customer centric software solutions that fit an evolving technology landscape which is key to ensure that the company retains its position as the number one Pension Fund Administrator with the largest market share by delivering on its Unique Selling Proposition.

Key Responsibilities
The Applications Manager has responsibilities to the following key stakeholder groups:
Head E-Business & Applications:

• Regularly reports to Head E-Business and Applications on the status of assigned applications and projects.
• Works with the Head E-Business and Applications to ensure the development and deployment of strategies aimed at the continual improvement of the company’ operational effectiveness

Business Units:

• Provide robust client/customer facing applications for customer relationship management
• Provide solutions to drive the business revenue targets
• Provide technical advice on possible ways of reducing cost, delighting clients and achieving efficiency through the use of electronic channels.
• Assist decision making by providing application data in an insightful manner using business intelligence and data analytics tools
• Ensure adequate response to evolving technology landscape by researching and making known new methods of solving business unit challenges

E-Business and Applications Unit:

• Works with E-Business and Applications team to ensure that business applications meet business needs
• Designs and builds software products according to specification, and within the agreed time frame, adhering to best software development methodologies throughout the product development life cycle
• Work as part of a team on projects assigned to other members of the unit
• Conducting user acceptance testing on new software and patches to ensure that deployed software solutions meet the expected needs of the business units without errors.
• • Writing detailed user and system documentations for the operation of in-house developed applications
• Updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing software and generic applications
• Ensure regular revamp of the company’s website
• Identification and resolution of all software vulnerabilities on new and existing software applications

Key Performance Measures (Highlights of current Performance Contract):

• All Applications must be developed according to agreed application standards.
• The Project Timeline must be realistic and adhered to. The documentation for each project and application should be complete and up to date.
• SLA achievement on the helpdesk should be at least 95%.
• Should ensure that Applications meet minimum security requirements according to IT standards
• All new applications developed and changes must pass vulnerability assessment and signed off before deployment to live.
• Proactive monitoring of channels to ensure constant availability of service to internal and external clients

Required Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge:

• B.Sc Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science or Information Technology or related field preferred.
• 2 – 5 years experience in software development and support role.
• Advanced/Professional Degree or Professional Qualification in Information Technology-related discipline is highly desirable.
• High Understanding of SQL, Object Oriented Programming Languages, Relational Database Management Systems, and Rapid Application Development (RAD)
• Business Intelligence and complex report design
• Good understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft SharePoint
• Understanding of all stages of the Project Development Lifecycle.
• Understanding of Web Management, Application Development Database Management Policies and procedures in a first class financial services institution is desirable
• Strong Analytical/Numeracy Skills
• Excellent use of MS Office Applications, and other Technology based tools
• A proven track record of successful project implementation in a software environment.
• Basic knowledge of MS Project or other similar project Management Software
• Good Communication Skills.
• Strong web design skills and a high understanding of HTML, .Net, JavaScript and CSS skills, standards and best practices.
• Good Understanding of Dreamweaver or alternative, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Illustrator and other graphic design tools for the web.

Experience:

• Experience with Website Design and Management
• Software Development Experience
• Experience of the project life cycle, ability to operate in the initial conceptual design stage, in the depths of system testing, and at each stage in between
• Experience in banking/asset management/pension fund administration would be an added advantage.

Required Competencies
Problem solving, planning and decision making
Problem Solving:

• Required to work around difficult and complex situations, while applying fundamental principles and practices
• Required to be initiative, creative and innovative in delivering I.T. solutions to business and employees
• Required to be tenacious in seeking alternative solutions to problems.
• Required to be analytical to understand the root cause of problems arising.

Planning:

• Activities are planned on a short to long term basis, especially as it relates to Strategic Application Development issues
• Planning produces scheduled upgrades and process improvements or reviews.
• Daily to weekly Planning is required for more operational Application Development activities that require routine approval or processes.

Decision Making:

• Focused on improving employee engagement, and supporting business decisions.
• Decides best resources to work on various
• Proactivity in averting downtimes by providing solutions that can detect problems before they manifest.

Personal Competencies:

• Passionate about improving Processes by offering solutions
• Sociable, good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Self Starter, willing to work with no supervision
• The ability to deliver on projects and meet deadlines.
• Detailed and analytical
• Creative and Innovative
• An strong understanding of Graphic Design and Presentation Principles

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online