Job Vacancies at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with a team of over a hundred employees spread across Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Head of Recovery

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Leading recovery activities across all cities and locations.
• Designing and implementing recovery programs addressing short and long-term challenges.
• Conducting portfolio analysis to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Leading, managing, and developing collections teams across current and new city launches.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of recovery programs.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of recovery plans and making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with teams to integrate recovery plans into overall business operations.
• Developing data-driven solutions to mitigate credit risk and enhance recovery rates.
• Maintaining effective communication channels with clients to facilitate the recovery process.
• Developing and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Ensuring recovery training plans and documentation are up to date.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships and enhance recovery efforts and regularly reporting on the status of recovery initiatives to them.
• Staying informed about relevant laws and regulations related to loan recovery and ensuring all recovery activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business administration, or a related field, Master's degree is a plus.
• 5- 8+ years of proven experience as head of recovery or similar role.
• Minimum of 4 years of  experience in a managerial role.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• In-depth knowledge of credit risk management and recovery strategies.
• Stakeholder engagement and business process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong Leadership and crisis management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microfinance Certification and Bankone Knowledge is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date: 16th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: executivesearch@firstexcelsia.com using the Job Position as subject of  the email.

2.) Legal Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Drafting routine and non-complex legal documents such as Loan Agreements, Service Level Agreements, and Guarantees/Undertakings, Deed of assignments, etc.
• Vetting and preparing legal documents/contracts/agreements that impose liability/responsibilities/duties on the Bank in its relationships with stakeholders.
• Safeguarding and properly filing all Board Committee minutes.
• Liaising with the Mortgage Banking Department to conduct searches and verify documents submitted by customers for credit and account opening for corporate customers.
• Maintaining and updating an accurate shareholders register, and distributing share certificates and dividends.
• Providing legal opinions and advice to Management.
• Ensuring the safekeeping and retrieval of all security documents.
• Liaising with the Company Secretary and external solicitors.
• Managing shareholders' relationships concerning Complaints, Inquiries, and Requests.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the HOD and Management

Person Specification

• LLB degree from a recognized institution, Master's in Law (LLM) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of post-call experience as a legal officer or similar role
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent organization and crisis management skills
• Proficient understanding of commercial law, especially concerning financial transactions, contracts, and negotiations

Application Closing Date: 12th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

3.) Editor

Job Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will ensure our written content is accurate, clear, and consistent. They will also work closely with writers, designers, and stakeholders to uphold editorial standards and enhance content quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews and edits of content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand standards before publication.
• Collaborate with content creators to develop and refine content ideas, angles, and storytelling approaches
• Prioritise editorial tasks and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Work with the content team to develop long-term content strategies that align with the company's objectives and target audience
• Fact-check content to verify accuracy of information and ensure credibility.
• Provide constructive feedback to writers to improve the quality of their content
• Maintain and update the company's style guide to ensure consistency in writing style, formatting, and tone across all content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience as an Editor or similar role, preferably in publishing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary
N80,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date: 12th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should mail their CVs to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com with the Job Position "Editor" as the subject.

4.) Content Writer

Job Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a talented Content Writer to join its dynamic team.
• The role holder will play a pivotal role in creating compelling and engaging content that resonates with its readers.

Responsibilities

• Research and write clear and engaging content ready to be published
• Proof content for precision, coherence, and alignment with brand standards.
• Prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Check content to make sure it's accurate and follows our brand rules.
• Stay updated on industry trends and new tech to make our content better.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Mass Communication, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Content Writer or similar role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date: 12th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using "Content Writer" as the subject of the mail.