The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with Head Office in Abuja, is seeking qualified, skilled and energetic individuals to fill the below vacant position
The ideal candidates must be Nigerian nationals with strong leadership qualities, analytical, writing and presentation skills, and established track records in academic banking, or consulting in relevant industry,
They must also have a strong working knowledge of modern research techniques.
Position: Group Head- Macro-Prudential Analysis
(Financial Policy and Regulation Department)
Job Role: Head, Macro-Prudential Analysis
(Deputy Director)
Job Profile:
The position requires a top-ranking Economist with cutting edge competencies in monetary economics, open-economy macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. Reports directly, to the Director. Financial Policy and Regulations Department.
Job Responsibilities:
- Analyzes Macroeconomic developments in Nigeria and globally
- Advises Management on system risk management
- Reviews reports on all aspects of policy and Regulation of financial institutions prepared by teams in the group.
- Manages Credit Risk Management System (CRMS) returns rendition and compliance
- Conducts periodic Bank ratings
- Undertakes financial institutions stress testing
- Prepares periodic management reports, e.g. Industry update and
- developments
- Develops baseline ratings of financial institutions
- Maintains the e-FASS data base
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Competence Requirements:
Core Skills
- Analytical skills
- International financial market practices
- Examination and inspection skills
- Interpretation and application of banking policies
- Advanced Risk Management skills
- Understanding of credit analysis, banking operations, money and capital market operations, Foreign Exchange Operations, Auditing Examination practices and techniques.
- International supervisory and regulatory practices.
- Organization and co-ordination skills.
- Writing and communication skills.
- Budgeting and Cost Management.
- P/C Personal productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel Power Point, etc.
Generic Skills:
- Strategic Orientation
- Team work
- Numerical Skills
- Motivation
- Result Orientation
- Interpersonal
- Relationship Ability
- Action Planning
- Creativity/innovation
Qualification:
- A PhD in Macroeconomics and an additional qualification/ practical experience in Risk Management
Experience:
- Minimum of 12 years working experience in a financial environment is required, at least 7 of which must be in macro prudential analysis.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit applications online to: www.cbn.gov.ng/careers/jobs/
This job vacancy closes on 6th December 2011 by 5.00 pm.
