Career Opportunities at ARM

ARM is Nigeria's largest non-bank financial institution. We are a diversified and integrated asset management Company with primary interest in traditional asset management, and spe...ed funds across major sectors. ARM currently manages total assets of circa N727billion; has an AA rating from Agusto and Co. and was named Best Fund Manager, Nigeria by Capital Finance International. The Firm is regulated by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ARM is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria with offices across the country.

ANALYST

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Corporate Strategy Analyst in our Real Estate Subsidiary with excellent spoken and written skills in French language. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: ■ Developing the firm's corporate strategy as well as monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of this strategy ■ Monitoring the performance indices of the Business and Developing periodic performance management reports ■ Identifying and recommending new business initiatives / opportunities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities for this role are:
Assist with periodic update of the Firm’s business plan and reviewing growth strategy to ensure market dominance in key locations.
Preparation and circulation of periodic performance monitoring reports
Collation and analysis of performance data across Subsidiary Businesses across the Group.
Conducting research and gathering data on resources critical to the successful entry into new markets in Africa.
Develop business proposals and executive level presentations and reports to support analyses and recommendations
Assist in the planning of corporate strategy sessions and subsequent development of group-wide corporate strategic plans
Bench marking – conducting comparative analysis of the Key Performance Indicators with industry peers and emerging markets
Assist with developing and nurturing counterpart relationships of strategic and financial nature
Responsible for monitoring adherence to the Firm’s new business process template
Responsible for updating the financial model of the firm

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Functional Skills
Strong financial modeling and numerical skills.
Good research, data gathering and analytical skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Appreciable grasp of business issues (Corporate Finance, Real Estate and Hospitality, Emerging Markets)

GENERIC SKILLS
Must be able to speak and write fluently in French and English Language
Good organizational skills and strong attention to details
Should possess strong written, communication and presentation skills 
Ability to multitask, manage time, prioritize to meet tight deadlines
Exhibit high level of initiative and proactiveness
Application closes December 29, 2016

TREASURY OFFICER

Oversees and trades all Money Market transactions in the Inter bank Market and the efficient management of all FUM in the Treasury Department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide assistance on the Funds Management desk in ensuring that the best rates/quotes are obtained for the Group on all Investible Funds on a daily basis
Reviewing transaction reports, calling over transactions  and analyzing trade data to identify exceptions
Monitoring of Interbank market conditions in order to proffer next trading strategies
Ensure that executed trades recorded in the Systems on a daily basis.
Monitoring of all maturing obligations and assets on the Group’s Balance sheet
Prepare the cash flow forecast analysis of all Assets Under Management (AUM) on the Group Balance Sheet with scenario analysis.
Monitoring of Cash forecasting variance Analysis
Monitoring the Exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk on the Group’s balance sheet on a daily basis.
Monitor compliance with unit Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Service Level Agreements (SLA) while ensuring regular interactions with interdependent business units and departments and update SOP and SLA as necessary.
Ensure that processes are carried out in compliance with appropriate controls within processes.
Ensure that counterparty limits are observed in the course of the day’s trading
Prepare reports as necessary for use at company’s periodic ALCO

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate should also have the following skills/requirements for the role:

B.Sc and M.Sc in any of the Social Sciences preferable Economics,  Banking & Finance, Accounting.
Not less than 6 years experience in the Treasury department of any Financial Institution preferably a bank.
Have basic knowledge of the Financial Markets and various Financial Instruments been traded
Ability to analyze Economic data and Financial market conditions
Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret Financial Statements
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications.
Excellent Numeracy skills, good analytical, organizational and communication skills in English (both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details
Application closes December 22, 2016.

LEGAL OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY
This candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in relation to the preparation, review, negotiation and delivery of all contracts and agreements and other documents of a legal nature, including on all legal matters relating to the business of the Company and of Funds managed by it. In addition to this, S/he will provide compliance support in satisfying regulatory and other contractual requirements of the ARM-Harith Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) including in relation to the various Fund Agreements, the Investment Process and portfolio/asset management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities for the job holder include but are not limited to the following:

 Reviewing and advising on Fund documents, project, finance, investment-related and other contractual documents including assisting with legal and contractual due diligence
Document and contract preparation and support
Conducting research on all relevant aspects of law and regulatory requirements as well as research on Fund target sectors, countries, projects, etc, as appropriate, to support Fund Management Team decision-making regarding dealflow development and prioritisation.
Providing legal and administrative support to the Company and to the Fund vehicles including but not limited to the Investment Committee and the Advisory Board of the Fund including by liaising with the company secretaries in Nigeria and Mauritius
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements and obligations under the various Fund documents, Company and regulatory rules/processes, and raising early warning of any deviations from laid-down requirements
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with Nigerian and Mauritian regulatory requirements pertaining to the Fund and the Company, as well as liaising with Nigerian regulators such as the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), and with Estera (Mauritian Corporate Administrators)
Addressing KYC/CDD requirements in relation to investors in the Fund, Fund vehicles, and company shareholders and stakeholders such as Investment Committee and Advisory Board members, as well as KYC requirements in relation to potential and actual portfolio investments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must satisfy the following requirements:
A law degree (e.g. LL.B, BL)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial services environment and/or in project development preferably in an infrastructure environment.
Excellent contract review, analysis, and research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and a good team player able to operate in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Application closes January 02, 2017.

TO APPLY
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

ANALYST
TREASURY OFFICER
LEGAL OFFICER