Job Vacancies at ARM Life Plc

ARM Life is the subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Holdings (ARM).

Its parent company, ARM Hold Co is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company spe...ing in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities.

However, over the years, the Firm has taken advantage of opportunities in various sectors of the Nigerian economy and has proven its ability to identify and develop new strategic businesses and integrate these to strengthen its asset management business model. This ability has resulted in the evolution of the Firm into a diversified financial services institution with businesses divided into two distinct parts within which various products and bespoke asset management services are offered to our diverse clients, focusing on Traditional Asset Management and Spe...ed Funds. ARM currently manages total assets of over N500bn.

ARM Life has a strong track record in the group life insurance sector with favourable references across the industry. It is licensed and regulated by the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria (NAICOM) to underwrite Life, Annuity and Health insurance.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

JOB SUMMARY
The Private Wealth Relationship Manager is responsible for developing new business relationships with HNIs and UHNIs through professional, social and personal networks and in line with the Company’s wealth management strategy in order to increase Company’s market share of the wealth management business.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a good understanding of the businesses and services
Active involvement in preparation of financial year budget and development &implementation of strategies to achieve this budget
Regular communication with Business Head, and other team members to keep them updated on business activities and to resolve issues/problems relating to client relations and marketing that may arise from time to time
Generate new and creative ideas for new product development to broaden the range of investment management service available to existing and potential clients
Continuously monitor developments in the macro-economic environment in general and in the financial service sector in particular with a view to taking advantage of the emerging opportunities and minimize the potential threats to our business e.g. changes in clients’ needs and values, competitor activities, regulatory changes, tax laws etc
Active involvement and participation in BD and company-wide meetings/forums
Maintain a professional outlook and conduct at all times to project a positive image for ARM
Develop strategies (based on a good understanding of ARM’s business,) to grow the wealth management business and maintain the company’s leading position in the industry
Initiate relationships focused on creating new business for the Firm
Promote the products and services offered to HNI & UHNI market
Provide up to date insight on market trends
Identify business opportunities beneficial to the Firm
Transfer market and specific client knowledge to Relationship Managers and other relevant internal stakeholders that would enhance client relationships
Work closely with Product Spe...ts across the Group and Relationship Managers to sell products and services of the Group

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Suitable candidates must have an established track record of success in a senior role in business development,   private   banking   or   wealth   management. 
The   candidate   should   have   a demonstrated ability to establish deep and trusting relationships with people in senior positions, HNIs and UNHIs.
Entrepreneurial experience and an understanding of the wealth management industry would be an added benefit of a candidate’s background.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Very strong presentation skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Demonstrable business development experience with HNIs & UHNIs
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Entrepreneurial skills
Ability to work independently and in a team

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

JOB SUMMARY
The Institutional Asset Relationship Manager is responsible for: • Managing institutional client relationships by providing investment advice of superior quality and ensuring clients’ investment portfolios are always optimally structured in line with the mandates. • the evaluation, design and oversight of our Institutional clients’ total financial plan. This includes creation and management of Employee’s welfare schemes, Reserve Funds, Asset Liability Management plans, Investment Asset Allocation, and Client reporting. • Conducting comprehensive reviews to analyze financial data and provide recommendations for modifications based on client's risk tolerance, goals, objectives and individual preferences.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a good understanding of the business and services
Excellent service delivery to existing clients to ensure we retain current business and increase our share of the clients’ wallet.
Provision of Investment Management Service of superior quality designed to meet client’s investment objectives, which will include effectively matching clients’ investment profile with asset allocation recommendations
Marketing of potential clients (scheme members) to achieve a conversion rate that ensures the Business targets for value of funds under management for the period is achieved.
Active involvement in preparation of financial year budget and development & implementation of strategies to achieve this budget
Regular communication with your Supervisor & Unit Head, and other team members to keep them updated on business activities and to resolve issues/problems relating to client relations and marketing that may rise from time to time
Work closely with supervisor to understand the strategic direction for the  business
Generation of new and creative ideas for new products development, to broaden the range of investment management service available to existing and potential clients
Continuous monitoring of developments in the macro-economic environment in general and in the financial service sector in particular with a view to taking advantage of the emerging opportunities and minimize the potential threats to our business e.g. changes in clients’ needs and values, competitor activities, regulatory changes, tax laws etc
Active involvement and participation in BD and companywide meetings/forums
Working as a team player by relating well with and providing back-up support to other members of the IAM team
Continuous update of skills (marketing, investment management, analytical, relationship management and communication) through self-study, financial journals/magazines, internet and formal training programmes
Maintaining a professional outlook and conduct at all times to project a positive image for ARM IM
Development of a personal scorecard for current and subsequent financial year in line with the business unit scorecard. Report monthly to supervisor on updates on achievements/ goals set on the score card

Daily Activities/Tasks
Managing existing client relationships
Sourcing new businesses/product development
Reviewing clients’ profiles and financial objectives
Working closely with other units to ensure clients’ expectations are being met

Other Requirements
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of Asset & Investment Management and the Financial Services Industry at large.
Good multitasking capabilities
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Issues Management ability
Good telephone manners
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet applications

Generic Skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Very good interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Result-oriented
Service orientation
Customer focus
Good telephone manners
Supervisory Skills

Client relations
Strong organizational skills

NETWORKS & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY
The Network & Communications Officer is primarily responsible for evolving, implementing and maintaining a communication network infrastructure that will guarantee superior service delivery of the Bank to its customers (External and Internal)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs and configures network servers and operating systems (DHCP, DNS, Proxy Server)
Administers the company’s network including ensuring network availability, stability and integration
Monitors and manages the company's messaging infrastructure
Monitors the performance of the company's network
Manages the network operating systems and network hardware infrastructure
Makes recommendations for network improvements to increase the efficiency and reliability of the network
Implements network performance management tools
Designs appropriate channel/network analysis and/or implementation approach based on business issues
Develops required documentation of operational procedures, network systems and hardware inventory
Carries out other tasks as assigned by Head, Infrastructure Management

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Competence Requirements

Core Skills
Deep understanding of networking protocols(TCP, IP, DHCP), components and procedures
Deep understanding of network security approaches and techniques
Strong analytical and problem solving
Negotiation
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Generic Skills
Interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication
Results oriented
Responsive
Service orientation
Integrity
The successful candidate must have a good university degree or its equivalent in the following areas; Computer Science, Engineering etc with a minimum of 3-4 years post qualification experience in a software development environment. IT professional certification is required such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, etc

TO APPLY
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RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
NETWORKS & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

DUE DATE: 4 August, 2017