Company Info
Polaris Bank was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 21, 2018 to offer commercial banking services to the Nigerian public. The bank commenced services on the same day, having purchased the assets and assumed certain liabilities of the defunct Skye Bank.With a footprint of over 350 branches across the country, Polaris Bank prides itself in delivering exceptional customer experience, leveraging best in class/state of the art Information Communication Technology (ICT). By focusing on ICT solutions across multiple service delivery channels (mobile banking, ATMs, POS and online platforms) Polaris Bank maintains a pivotal role in the Nigerian banking industry, providing customers with simple, convenient and secured banking services.
1). Financial Reporting/MPR Officer
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Grades: ABO – SBO
Job Field: Financial Control/Performance Management
Job Brief
Who are we looking for:
- We are currently sourcing for candidates to be recruited as Financial Reporting Officer. The ideal candidate will be in charge of the preparation and rendition of the monthly performance reports and creation of budgets for Branches, Account Officers and Strategic Business Units.
Job Description
- Monthly preparation of consolidated management accounts
- Preparation and analysis of regional, directorate and subsidiary performance reports
- Preparation and analysis of branch and business unit monthly performance reports
- Preparation of account officer reports
- Preparation of Small Business Units profitability reports
- Budget preparation, variance analysis (review) and financial forecasting
- Preparation of monthly provisioning schedule for the Bank
- Other requirements as it relates to the Bank’s focus at a particular point.
Preferred Skills and Experience / Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or in any related discipline
- At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in financial reporting, preferably gained in the banking sector.
- Should have a good knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Must have strong work ethics and an inclination to work smart as part of a competent team.
- Should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as ability to master new materials quickly.
- Have proven ability to achieve results within time constraints and be highly motivated and organized
- ACA/ACCA/CFA or other recognized accounting/finance qualification is a plus
- Usage of Power BI reporting tool / Basic IT knowledge & Script writing will be an added advantage
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Commercial Banking Officer
Locations: Abuja, Lagos (Regions: South-south, South-East, South West and North Central)
Job Type: Full Time
Grades: ABO – SBO
Job Field: Marketing / Business Development
Job Brief
- We are currently sourcing for candidates to be recruited as Relationship Managers. They will be engaged in the sales of financial services and products to customers, fostering and maintaining a healthy relationship between the Bank and its existing and prospective customers.
- Engaging and organizing Marketing campaigns, marketing events, and promotional activities, maximize profits through the development of sales strategies that match consumer requirements as well as promote services, products and ideas.
- Contributing in the implementation of marketing strategies.
Job Description
- Liability and Income Generation
- Analysis and Credit Presentation
- Relationship Management
- Understanding and Selling of Bank’s Products and Services
- Achieve growth within the Key performance indicators; liability and risk asset generation, account opening, income generation, and E-banking product offering.
- Evaluate credit worthiness of customers by processing loan applications and documentation
- Monitor active loans and enforce collection and recoveries.
- Ensure the achievement of all budget parameters.
- Develop referral networks and cross-sell products and services.
- Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent customer engagement and service delivery.
- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and referrals.
- Ensure resolution of complaints to maximize satisfaction and boost customer service experience.
- Achieve a healthy portfolio and deposit mix.
- Execute marketing strategy and develop marketing campaigns.
- Ensures compliance with all internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
Preferred Skills and Experience / Requirements
- B.Sc/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in marketing role in a financial institution (preferably from a Commercial Bank).
- Ability to create and distribute marketing strategies and organise campaigns
- Candidates should have strong and effective communication and networking skills.
- Strong writing and presentation skills will be essential.
- Solid understanding of marketing techniques and principles as well as market research and statistical data analysis methods.
- Knowledge of MS Office and marketing software (e.g. CRM, Dynamics, Excel).
- In-depth knowledge of social media and web analytics.
- Exemplary organizational and multitasking skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and commercial awareness.
- Strategic vision and sharp business acumen.
- A team player with a customer-oriented approach.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Business Analyst
Locations: Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan – Oyo, and Port-Harcourt – Rivers
Job Brief
- We are recruiting to fill the position of Business Analyst to the Business Directorate Head. The successful candidate will be responsible for working on complex assignments, requiring a high degree of problem-solving ability.
- The candidate is required to provide high-level, confidential, and coherent services to the Directorate Head.
- As a Business Analyst to the Directorate Head, you will take an active interest in the company’s success
Job Description
- Business Research: Perform frequent and rigorous research on key Business topics both internally and externally to identify organization’s fitment to strategic frameworks, establish industry trends, and collect benchmark data.
- Data Analysis: Involved in data analysis for functional and organizational data using a combination of digital and critical thinking skills. Carefully evaluates financial data and creates reports that identify areas of concern or opportunity.
- To work with the leadership teams on design and deployment of both short-term and long- term strategic business objectives & programs.
- To perform Market review and competitor analysis of developments/ new trends in different business units.
- Support in long term strategic planning, QPRs, MPRs and other Business reviews
- Support in representation of organization performance to shareholders and investors by the management team
- Research related to sectors, organizations, geographies, products, etc. as the requirement arises.
- Analyze and synthesize information in various forms about projects to develop reports and presentations to assist the Directorate Head in decision making.
Required Competencies / Skills
- A First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.
- A Masters or MBA in Finance or CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) will be an added advantage
- An extensive knowledge of the Banking industry and the financial markets in Nigeria.
- A minimum of Five (5) years’ post-qualification experience in a similar function.
- Basic knowledge of asset management, Investor relations, infrastructure development and general investment.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Good relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (Mid to Advanced level) High level of pro-activity and ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
- Highly organized and extremely detailed orientation.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Political savvy, maturity, and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of stakeholders and interested groups.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
Deadline: 12th April, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: