Psyntech Limited - Our client, a leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), is recruiting professionals for immediate employment to fill these following positions:
1.) Head of Compliance Department
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Develops initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
Manages day-to-day operation of the Compliance Program
Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
Collaborates with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
Consults with the corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.
Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s desired.
A minimum of 10 years experience
Lawyers preferred.
Previous experience working in a monitoring environment and developing and delivering on a robust compliance monitoring plan.
Strong demonstrable knowledge of legislation and regulation.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively.
Key Competencies:
Action Orientated
Conflict Management
Functional / Technical Skills
Integrity and Trust
Interpersonal Savvy
Listening
Organizing Agility
Organizing
Perseverance
Planning
Problem Solving
Strategic Agility
Written Communications
2.) PFA - IT Programmer
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
Confirms project requirements by reviewing program objective, input data, and output requirements with analyst, supervisor, and client.
Arranges requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements; preparing a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic.
Encodes requirements by converting work flow information into computer language.
Programs the computer by entering coded information.
Confirms program operation by conducting tests.
Modifying program sequence and/or codes.
Prepares reference for users by writing operating instructions. .
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills:
General Programming Skills,
Analyzing Information,
Problem Solving,
Software Algorithm Design,
Software Performance Tuning,
Attention to Detail,
Software Design,
Software Debugging,
Software Development Fundamentals, Software Documentation,
Software Testing.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
Relevant Certifications
2 - 4 years experience
3.) Pension Funds Administrator
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
Developing pension policies and new pension schemes.
Discussing and agreeing fund strategy with the company board, investment managers and other advisers.
Reviewing the fund's strategy and structure.
Making recommendations to board directors, trustees or clients.
Ensuring that schemes operate effectively and meet performance, quality and customer care targets as well as complying with industry standards.
Preparing relevant paperwork for board meetings and investment committee meetings.
Ensuring regulatory compliance.
Monitoring changes in the legal situation for pensions providers and developments in pension provision in order to ensure the optimum performance of the fund.
Reviewing and updating IT-based administration systems.
Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and keeping up to date with legislative changes.
Managing the relationship between the employer (primarily responsible to shareholders) and trustees (representatives of scheme members).
Maintaining confidential communications with scheme members.
Contributing to annual and other financial reports.
Resolving complex or controversial issues that may arise with individual pensions claims.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s desired.
Professional qualification an added advantage
A minimum of 6 years’ experience
Skills Required
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Numerical skills
IT skills.
4.) Compensation and Benefits Professional
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
Perform Compensation & Benefit functions such as prepare and generate compensation reports.
Handle staff cost budget, prepare cost center reports and provisions/accruals.
Conduct and participate in market surveys. Study, analyze and maintain compensation & benefit programs to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
Assist in the review and implementation of Compensation & Benefit policies and programs for year-end review process.
Keep abreast of latest employment-related ordinances to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
Skills Required:
Hands on compensation review experience,
Ordinance and related regulations,
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills,
Meticulous with analytical mind, able to work independently with strong, commitment to cope with timelines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field required; Master’s desired.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience with financial service background.
Application Closing Date
26th August, 2012
Method of Application
All interested candidates should send their C.V. to: jobs@psyntech.net your CV MUST be saved in your name and the subject of your email should be the Job Title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
