Team Lead, Operational Risk at Union Bank of Nigeria

Union Bank of Nigeria ("UBN") was established in 1917 and is one of Nigeria’s long-standing and most respected financial institutions, offering a portfolio of banking services to individuals, SMEs, commercial and corporate clients. With a robust geographical network comprising more than 300 service centres and over 950+ ATMs spread across Nigeria, we have remained committed to helping individuals, families and businesses grow for nearly a century.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Operational Risk

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To be the single focus point for governance and control in treasury department and dealing room environment maintenance as well as providing general operational excellence/control, business planning, coordination and project management. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as compliance officer responsible for sampling report for each of the business units every quarter as well as carrying out spot-check at least twice a month to evaluate compliance with the bank’s clear desk policy.
• Perform Dealing Room Administrative activities 
• Assist the business Manager in updating and maintaining key business specific MIS and Database
• Manage the administrative process in the dealing room to ensure smooth running of the business 
• Ensure proper functioning of day-to-day controls, periodic monitoring activities and timely resolution of risk issuesWork with Business Heads to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, including performing relevant checks 
• Ensure that all designated dealing lines are active and functional in the dealing room. Also obtain confirmation from Technology vendor (DBH/ Local IT which provide periodic maintenance service (where applicable) that the “recording” function is active on all the dealing lines. 
• Ensure that access-control to the dealing room is in place and that only authorized staff can access the dealing room. 
• Ensure that treasury staff seeking to access the dealing room outside regular working hours have the Treasurer’s approval which is in place for internal/external visitors to access the dealing room from Head treasury or his designate. 
• Ensure leave plan is in place for all treasury staff, and that all staff must log their leave approval requests on Oracle.Ensure that amended and cancelled deal are reviewed and a report sent to the Treasurer on a weekly basis. 
• Spool daily back-valuation report and ensure that appropriate approval is in place for all back-valued transactions. 
• Ensure that BCP site is visited at least quarterly, and that the systems and phone lines are ready and in place for a seamless business continuity program. 
• Periodic review of FX transactions - Value dates versus actual settlement (Spot, Forwards, FX Swaps, returned Funds). 

Key Performance Indicators

• Regulatory Exceptions/Penalties 
• Regulatory Infraction/Limit Breaches 
• Internal Audit Assessment 
• External Audit assessment 
• Core Values Assessment 
• Balance Sheet Revenue.

Job Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in any discipline in a recognized educational institution. 
• Relevant professional certifications such as ACI will be an added advantage Experience 
• Minimum of 5 years post NYSC experience.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Basic banking Operations 
• Experience in trader support or financial banking environment 
• Good customer service/Relationship Management 
• Knowledge of Banking regulations 
• Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Products 
• Systems Design Regulatory Compliance 
• Fraud Detection & Control 
• Investigation Knowledge 
• Regulatory Compliance 
• Fraud Detection & Control
• Skills/Competencies
• Good business communication (Oral & Written) skills
• Strong Client Service Ethics
• Excellent IT & Numeracy Skills
• Customer relationship and Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork/conflict management
• Ability to operate in a pressurized environment.
• Excellent time management & attention to detail
• Demonstrable proactive and professional approach to security.
• Ability to work under own initiative and also as a member of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Good analytical and Organization skills
• Accountable for actions and decisions
• Discrete and Ethical
• Outstanding business communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical Troubleshooting skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.