Graduate Recruitment in Abuja at Infrastructure Bank Plc

The Infrastructure Bank Plc - Formerly known as Urban Development Bank of Nigeria Plc, The Infrastructure Bank Plc was established in 1992 under decree No. 51 of the 1992 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Infrastructure Bank Plc is Nigeria's dedicated infrastructure bank providing financial solutions to support key long term infrastructure projects, including transportation infrastructure, municipal common services, mass housing and district development, solid waste management and water provision, and power and renewable energy projects.

The Infrastructure Bank Plc has a unique ownership structure. It is majority owned by the private sector but also has the Federal Government, State Governments and Local Governments as well as the Nigeria Labour Congress as shareholders. The Bank is thus a government sponsored but private sector led development finance institution.

The Infrastructure Bank Plc is recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Risk Management Analyst
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The candidate will assist in ensuring that the Bank maintains an adequate and effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and that the Bank is in full compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies, procedures and processes.
• The successful Candidate will work closely with the Risk Manager in identifying, defining, and remediating various risk-related issues in attaining established compliance goals as directed by the Board of Directors and Senior Management.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to assess risk which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business;
• Ability to carry out risk evaluation, which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the organization such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating the organization’s previous handling of risks.
• Establishing and quantifying the organization’s 'risk appetite', i.e. the level of risk the business is prepared to accept.
• Ability to report risk in an appropriate way to different levels within the business.
• Corporate governance involving external risk reporting to stakeholders.
• Conducting audits of policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors;
• Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organization.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft office particularly Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, credit policies and applicable laws from industry data sources
• Ability to multi-task.
• Solid listening and ability to identify gaps in logic.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent work experience in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 year in Credit, Loan or Loan Work out positions.
• ICAN, CFA, ACCA or any other additional financial qualification is an added advantage.

Job Title: Investment Officer (Transportation & Mass Housing Sub Sector)
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The successful candidates will each be responsible for the identification/origination, evaluation, execution, monitoring of investment (financing and transaction advisory) within either of transportation or Housing (Real estate) transactions.
• The successful candidates should be able to manage and direct challenging and complex transactions pertaining to pitching, sales, research, analyses, structuring, financing and securities matters, within the related sub-sector.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in deal origination, structuring and execution with responsibility for work streams within transaction teams;
• Develop and structure presentation materials incorporating analysis of targeted industries and companies’ and corporate valuation;
• Identify projects in transportation and housing/real-estate sectors with specific focus on aviation and retail/commercial real estate developments respectively, as well as other related sectors;
• Manage key business relationships - clients/investors, partners and key stakeholders;
• Undertaking research into the related sectors and market segments to support the identification of potential investment opportunities and appropriate investment approaches;
• Build strong market intelligence tools, strong relationships with industry operators in the related sectors;
• Participate in the preparation of the legal documentation for the project financing;
• Ability to identify key requirements for deriving maximal outputs from critical trajectory paths/ stages along the project development value chain;
• Maintain good relationships with all institutions dealing within PPP related deals.
• Screening of new investment proposals/opportunities and undertaking cursory investment analysis within the related sectors;
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, build financial models and undertake valuation of potential investments, utilising established methodologies and applying multiple scenarios;
• Participate in new business activities and proposals within the sectors for innovative and flexible financial transactions and advisory services projects;
• Organize, file and track documents related to specific transactions/projects, including financial and legal materials;
• Maintain a robust database of potential pipeline opportunities and participate in the post-investment monitoring of investments.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• A very inquisitive mindset, strong commercial acumen, proactive disposition and the ability to multi-task, and strong level of attention to details;
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills; including an understanding of relevant valuation methodologies and trends;
• Strong network within the Development Finance, Project Finance, Project Management, and Financial Services community locally or globally;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on excellent report writing ability;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;.

Qualifications

• Strong first degree from a reputable university, with over 6 years’ experience in the infrastructure development/finance firm, preferably gained in project financing and advisory with special focus on project development, project management and/or a specialized transportation/commercial real estate consultancy;
• Masters’ Degree in Business Administration or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Finance, or a related field is a plus;
• Appropriate financial certification such as ACCA, ACA, CFA, CIMA, etc. is a plus;

Job Title: Investment Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The role requires a highly motivated, attentive and proactive individual with great flexibility and initiative who will support the investment decision-making process for the bank’s Infrastructure Fund

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking research into selected infrastructure sectors and market segments to support the identification of potential investment opportunities and appropriate investment approaches
• Screening of new investment proposals/opportunities and undertaking cursory investment analysis
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, build financial models and undertake valuation of potential investments, utilising established methodologies (DCF, NPV, Comps) and applying multiple scenarios. 
• Prepare and present investment reports and recommendations to the management, Fund Investment Committee and Fund Advisory Board
• Participate in the due diligence process for fund infrastructure investments
• Organize, file and track documents related to specific transactions/projects, including financial and legal materials
• Maintain a robust database of potential pipeline opportunities
• Communicate with and maintain functional business relationships with external consultants, lawyers, technical partners and service providers
• Participate in the post-investment monitoring of investments
• Support the Head, Capital Management in the engagement with and provision of information and returns to the relevant regulators (SEC, PENCOM etc.)
• Work with senior investment officers to ensure compliance with internal procedures, Fund investment guidelines and Regulatory rules

General Knowledge and Skills:

• A very inquisitive mindset, strong commercial acumen, proactive disposition and the ability to multi-task
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills; including an understanding of the DCF and Comparable Company Analysis methods of valuation
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on excellent report writing ability
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong level of attention to detail

Qualifications

• A strong Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a financial/numerate discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in any of the following areas: Asset Management, Private Equity, Investment Research, Consulting and Corporate/Project Finance
• Possession of, or currently studying towards an additional qualification (CFA, MBA, ICAN, ACCA etc.) would be an added advantage

Job Title: Personal Assistant to MD/CEO
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• This position requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, utmost professionalism and ability to balance both strategic and tactical actions.
• The successful candidate must have an excellent verbal and written communication skill and the ability to work professionally with the MD/ CEO and all levels of Executive/Senior Management Staff and Client.
• This position is a career opportunity for someone with extensive experience and a proven ability to operate effectively within an independent a strategic.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• The PA will ensure that the MD/CEO has an excellent administrative support that will enable the MD/ CEO focus on Business Development and other High-Level Management Issues.
• The person must be an excellent and proactive organizer endowed with multitasking capability and versatility to work in a dynamic environment and must be able to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Prepare, modify, and publish presentations and other communications using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Research and book both domestic and international travel arrangements.   Prepare all related expense reports to the required department.
• Coordinate all aspects of the MD/ CEO’s schedule, maintaining Outlook calendars and contacts lists as requested.
• Have the ability to exercise critical and independent judgment when it comes to the MD/ CEO’s calendar and time management.
• Prepare and organize pre-meeting and post-meeting materials and reports as needed.
• Facilitate conference calls and web-based meetings ensuring communication with participants in terms of scheduling.
• Promptly and efficiently answer phones, screening access and taking messages for the MD/ CEO as appropriate.
• As directed by the MD/ CEO, open and review mails, prepare responses to verbal and written correspondence including routine inquiries.
• Maintain the calendar of all departmental and Executive meetings and calls, and take minutes as directed.
• Candidate must possess detailed attention to varying time zones, as well as coordinating same with personal calendars of the MD/ CEO.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of Executives/ Senior Management Staff and Clients.
• Experience in planning meetings and coordinating travel.
• The ability to navigate web and email at high competency knowledge.
• Advanced desktop calendar management program experience.
• Ability to work in an organized and disciplined manner.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take risks.
• Works well individually.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Solid listening and ability to identify gaps in logic.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 - 10 year in the administrative environment and a minimum of 4 years working experience at the related field.
• MBA or an additional qualification in Management is preferred
• Expert level Knowledge in Windows Desktop Computer Applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint e.t.c

Job Title: Public Mass Transit Funds (PMTF) Investment Executive
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• This successful candidate will be working in the Public Mass Transit Scheme (PMTF) unit of the Bank and reporting directly to the Head, Public Mass Transit Scheme.
• The Officer would be responsible to review the loan portfolio, prevent or ameliorate loan losses, assure documentation compliance with loan committee approvals, review and ensure internal compliance framework are met.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in deal origination, structuring and execution with responsibility for work streams within transaction teams;
• Review loans and ensure compliance framework are complied with;
• Implement a system of credit analysis and quality assurance for loans made as required by board directives; assign ratings as needed in conjunction with loan loss reserve analysis.
• Examine files periodically for assurance of credit and collateral documentation, regulatory compliance and loan policy conformance; review technical exceptions and deficiencies; maintain reports of continued outstanding exceptions to the Board of Directors;
• Prepare written analyses on all large loans, aggregate lending vs. indebtedness for individual borrowers, complex loans and weak loans;
• Identify problem loans, make recommendations for assignment of loans to review loan list that is reviewed quarterly with the board; discuss the status of problem loans with the Line Manager and may make recommendations regarding the future credit information needs; identify loans meeting non-accrual or charge-off criteria.
• Provide quarterly analyses of the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses for board discussion.
• Prepare periodic board reports.
• Prepare periodic studies of various portions of the loan portfolio including past due reports, concentrations of credit, etc. for the benefit of Line Manager and Executive Head.
• Develop and structure presentation materials incorporating analysis of targeted industries and companies and corporate valuation;
• Prepare pitch materials for significant investment opportunities;
• Participate in new business activities and proposals within the public transportation sector for innovative and flexible financial transactions and advisory services projects;
• Assess the market and provide the team with key market, operational and capital assumptions for incorporation in financial models
• Assist with the development of new public transport projects, including public-private partnerships in the sector.
• Manage key business relationships - clients/investors, project partners and key stakeholders.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in the public transportation industry, preferably gained in an operating company and/or a public transport consultancy project;
• Broad range of responsibilities within the transportation industry, and Excellent financial modelling, accounting and financial analysis skills;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with ability to multitask while working in a deadline-focused environment;
• Team player with ability to work independently and comfortably with all relevant support business units;
• Superior oral / written business communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Four (4) years’ experience in the industry, preferably gained in an operating company;
• Strong first degree from a reputable university;
• Masters’ Degree in Business Administration or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Finance, or a related field a plus;
• Appropriate financial certification such as ACCA, ACA, CFA, etc. is a plus;
• Strong network with project finance, project management, and financial services community locally or globally.

Job Title: Transaction Legal Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will create and maintain the legal framework for the activities of the bank (drafting, advisory support, conclusion of agreements and completion of all related legal formalities) and monitor the same from a legal point of view, with a particular focus on lending transactions and those transactions requiring legal banking expertise in relation to the legal design and implementation of banking related aspects of financial assistance provided by an infrastructure finance company.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the legal framework for the activities of an infrastructure finance company (drafting, advisory support, conclusion of agreements and completion of all related legal formalities) and monitor the same from a legal point of view, with a particular focus on lending transactions and those transactions requiring legal banking expertise in relation to the legal design and implementation of banking related aspects of financial assistance provided by an infrastructure finance company.
• Implement the legal aspects and follow up on all financial assistance operations
• Provide legal banking and lending expertise in internal committees Advise on corporate, financial and securities law with regard to various jurisdictions.
• Participate in the decision-making processes on a wide range of issues related to the organizations activities, including institutional issues, funding, lending and other financial assistance operations, and issues relating to the administration of the organization, risk management and litigation
• Report on trends and developments of the regulatory environment Produce excellent results under tight deadlines.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• Very good skills and substantial experience in drafting and reviewing legal documentation
• Thorough understanding of the operational environment of an infrastructure financing Institution.

Qualifications

• A strong University degree in Law. A master's degree (LL.M) would be an added advantage
• More than 5 years of relevant experience, in particular with lending and banking transactions
• Experience in a transactional practice area in a financial environment is essential to be successful.
• A good understanding of macroeconomics and finance
• Fluent (spoken and written) in English

Job Title: Issuing House Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The role requires a highly motivated and proactive individual with great flexibility and initiative who will work to build a strong issuing house platform to facilitate the public issuance of securities to support infrastructure projects in Nigeria.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Head, Capital Management, in transaction origination, structuring and implementation for the bank’s issuing house business
• Supporting the bank’s issuing house business by leveraging industry knowledge and networks
• Supporting the bank’s marketing/business development efforts including the preparation of pitch books and responses to RFPs
• Conceptualising deal structures for equity and debt issuances; and helping to create novel financing solutions for infrastructure projects
• Be the repository of specific technical knowledge around the issuance of infrastructure bonds and equity products to support infrastructure development in Nigeria; including specific solutions for sub-national government entities
• Understand rating advisory and listing requirements that may be necessary to facilitate the issuance of infrastructure bonds and other infrastructure issuances in the Nigerian capital markets
• Design the structure of the work flow for specific deals, creating detailed timetables for the team to work with
• Building financial models and undertaking valuations relevant to specific transactions
• Coordinate the due diligence process for new clients, and for the securities issuance processes
• Work with other members of the team to identify and engage suitable external professionals to support the securities issuance process (issuing houses, lawyers, consultants, stockbrokers, accountants etc.)
• Engage in detailed technical and financial negotiations with clients and other parties to an issue
• Primarily responsible for all filings, mandatory public notices and documentation related to the public issuance of securities in the Nigerian capital market, working closely with the SEC, NSE, FMDQ OTC and NASD
• Responsibility for the preparation of progress reports to be delivered to executive management and the Board
• Responsibility for the preparation of Investment Teasers, Information Memorandums and Prospectuses relevant to specific transactions
• Take the lead in the issuance marketing process, including meetings and presentations to investors
• Undertake activities to enhance the firm’s visibility in the local and global Infrastructure financing space
• Cultivate strong networks within the infrastructure investment community as well as with other issuing houses, institutional investors and industry professionals
• Responsibility for developing the required internal capabilities of the issuing house team through formal training, coaching and on-the-job learning
• Provide mentoring and support to junior officers to enable professional growth and development

General Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of the equity and debt capital markets, including theoretical and practical knowledge of the capital structure decision making process
• A good working knowledge of the Investments and Securities Act and the SEC Rules and Regulations, especially as it relates to the processes and procedures for the public issuance of securities
• Demonstrable track record in the public issuance of securities (equity and debt), including issuances by sub-national government entities
• Strong  analytical and financial modelling skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• A strong Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a financial/numerate discipline
• Minimum of 8 years’ work experience with at least 5 years in the corporate finance/issuing house business
• Additional qualifications (CFA, MBA, ICAN, ACCA etc.) would be an added advantage

Job Title: Senior Manager (Municipal Finance, Water & Sanitation Sub Sectort)
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The successful candidate will have responsibility for the origination, structuring and execution of investment transactions in the Water & Sanitation Team of the Projects Finance & Advisory Department.
• Candidate will also look to grow the business by identifying investment opportunities in related sectors.
• The successful candidate will play a central role in the investment team by leading / playing a key role in business origination, appraising the viability of new investments and being involved in the supervision of new & ongoing investments in the water and sanitation sector.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identification/origination, evaluation, execution, monitoring of investment (financing and advisory) transactions.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in deal origination, structuring and execution with responsibility for work streams within transaction teams;
• Liaise with client’s technical staff, project engineers and lender’s engineers,  review major contracts, including Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Concession and assessing investment programs and project capital costs;
• Develop and structure presentation materials incorporating analysis of targeted industries and companies’ and corporate valuation;
• Prepare pitch materials for significant investment opportunities;
• Participate in new business activities and proposals for innovative and flexible financial transactions and advisory services projects;
• Assess the market and provide the team with key market, operational and capital assumptions for incorporation in financial models
• Assist with the development of new water & sanitation projects, including public-private partnerships in the sector.
• Manage key business relationships - clients/investors, project partners and key stakeholders.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in the water & sanitation industry, preferably gained in an operating company and/or a specialized water consultancy project;
• Broad range of responsibilities within the industry, bulk water systems, integrated water resource management, distribution operations, commercial operations, water conveyance, tariff setting, water and sanitation plants construction and environmental compliance;
• Excellent financial modelling, accounting and financial analysis;
• Up–to-date knowledge of capital costs and operating parameters of water and waste water facilities;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with ability to multitask while working in a deadline-focused environment;
• Team player with ability to work independently and comfortably with all relevant support business units;
• Superior oral / written business communication and presentation skills.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the industry, preferably gained in an operating company and/or a specialized water consultancy;
• Strong first degree from a reputable university;
• Masters' Degree in Business Administration or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Finance, or a related field a plus;
• Appropriate financial certification such as ACCA, ACA, CFA, etc. is a plus;
• Strong network with project finance, project management, and financial services community locally or globally.

Job Title: Audit & Compliance Analyst
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• Ensures successful completion of assigned audit and compliance activities, inclusive of preplanning and wrap-up activities.
• Manages and directs daily activities to assist the Head, Internal Audit & Compliance Department during an assignment. Applies risks and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues.
• Communicates identified issues with the Head, Internal Audit & Compliance Department to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform monitoring of operational and financial related data to recognize patterns and trends with risk and control implications.
• Development and execution of the annual engagements, conducting continuous auditing by maintaining ongoing relationships with business management and review/analysis of key metrics and participation in regular control and governance forums.
• Day-to day management of audit and compliance engagements including planning, testing and reporting on the effectiveness of controls that support the bank’s operations.
• Build and maintain key relationship with stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Review bank’s practices and records of compliance
• Stay up to date with evolving regulatory and market events impacting the bank’s operations.

General Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to lead audits, manage projects and participate in audit and compliance assignments in a team environment;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to present complex and sensitive issues to Senior Management;
• Proficiency in risk assessment, issue impact analysis and executive report preparation;
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take risks;
• Works well individually;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Solid listening and ability to identify gaps in logic.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration.
• Minimum of between 5 - 7 year Internal Audit & Compliance or relevant business line experience.
• MBA, CFA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA OR CFE (additional qualification preferred)

Job Title: Head, Strategy, Research and Corporate Communications
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary

• The role requires a highly motivated person who has access to relevant information and can utilise communication technologies to perform their functions effectively.
• The job will also require the development of strategic plans for the department in order to achieve the mandate of the Bank.
• The person should also possess the leadership ability necessary to articulate a strategy vision for the Department in alignment with the vision of the Bank and inspire staff to commit to this vision.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to lead the articulation of overall corporate strategy and goals, and communicating same internally and externally (to existing and potential media, investors, partners).
• Skilled in developing and implementing frameworks for cascading/translating the overall goals into specific operational plans and targets.
• Ability to build a workplace culture that is capable of executing change to meet business objectives.
• Ability to articulate specific go-to market strategies to effectively penetrate new and existing markets.
• Ability to oversee and ensure the collation of market and industry business intelligence to support effective decision making.
• Staying in tune with changing market dynamics and customer needs and champion product refinement to effectively meet these needs.
• Capable of performing market research and development of competitive and business intelligence research and analysis.
• Strong competency in brand image projection and perception by customers (and ability to develop effective measurement tools of same).
• A leader, capable of overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the function and ensuring alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the business.
• Ability to carry out ad-hoc functions as may be delegated by the MD/CEO and BoD.

Knowledge Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrable track record of managing teams at a leadership level and driving business improvements
• Proven track record of developing and introducing metrics for effecting strategy and performance plans in a blue-chip environment
• Proven track record of developing and interpreting analytical reports used to measure change
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of effective Corporate Communications and Investor Relations strategy.

Education and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from reputable university.
• A good full time MBA or equivalent post graduate qualification in strategic management.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
• Advanced oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong competency in brand image projection and brand perception by customers (and ability to develop effective measurement tools of same).
• Experienced in changing market dynamics, customer needs and the importance of championing the banks products.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  25th May, 2016.