Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Operational Risk Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

Provide analytical support to the cluster Operations Control Hub in South Africa
Perform selected centralized SSA control tests across all 11 countries
Ensuring standardised operations control policies and procedures exist and in place across all SSA countries
Liaise with the various control teams both at the division / region
Escalate to top management noted control weakness or failures and proffer solutions
Work with the Nigeria Operations Controls team
Provide backup to other W/Africa Control teams

Objectives of the Position

Ensuring that the digital controls (SCF platform) reviews are carried out timely
Proactively highlight emerging risk to management with the aim implementing mitigating controls
Ensure all Operational Procedures and policies of the Bank are adhered to
Track all Operations review findings to resolution with evidences in file
Ensuring that the number of KRIs are kept to the barest minimum by ensuring transactions posted by processing units are matched-off / reviewed promptly and follow-ups done as applicable
Ensure that all deviations are renewed on an annual basis
Prepare monthly activity plan.
Ensuring that all scheduled reviews are done in a timely manner and that exceptions noted are escalated to top management and tracked to resolution.
Ensure continuous team work amongst the team
Daily preparation/review of Customers Auditors’ Confirmation request.
Co-ordinate the day-to-day functions of other employees in the unit and maintain the Proof Charts.
Ensure that tasks are closed timely on Resolve IT.
Daily users’ access maintenance on various applications and back-up for Cluster on Flex cube maintenance.
EMEA BSER monitoring and reporting
To establish and implement a follow-up process that will ensure that all exceptions noted in the course of reconciliation and digital reviewers are tracked until final resolution
Ensuring that relevant operating units/ branches submit monthly over - aged open items report detailing action plan to resolve same
Ensure effective and timely used of the Single Confirm Framework (SCF)
Develop / update digital controls by ensuring that all relevant sections of the TOMS (TTS Operations Minimum standard) and other global and local policies are captured
Ensure the adequacy of control measures.
Update Desk manual annually or whenever there is a significant change in the way the job is done.
Ensure semi-annual review of designations for all units.
Daily monitoring of the Single Controls Platform
Participation in the EMEA monthly SCRUM (SPRINT)
Tracking of various reviews on the proof charts to ensure responsible units carry out the reviews timely
Co-ordinate the quarterly MCA exercise.
Co-ordinate the Semi-annual Cash counts across branches.
Act as an effective back-up to the various functions assigned on the proof chart as well as to the Ops Control head.
Ensure that all other assigned reviews (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) on the proof charts are effectively carried out and submitted timely.
Ad hoc reviews / investigations as assigned by either country or ops control division head
Ensure an annual review of Collection items and Collateral Bills as specified on the Department’s proof chart.
Liaise with regulators and auditors during reviews and/or audits
Periodic review of Our Accounts mandates with our correspondent banks
Ensure a monthly review of the Account Opening Documentation deferral process.
Ensure that staff performs quality reviews.
Initiation of account opening, maintenance and closure on Recon Frontier
Review of match pass criteria for all NOSTRO accounts on Recon Frontier

Entity (Relationship)

Frequency
Other Units/Branches/Countries:

The position will provide analytical support to the cluster Operations Control Hub in South Africa and perform selected centralized SSA control tests

Daily:

Chief Internal Auditors / Ops Control staff
Monthly activity plan as well as review reports

Daily (regularly):

SCOOs
Escalations via the SCF Platform

Desired Skills and Experience

3 to 5 years experience
Digital Controls - analytical skills
Analyzing different processes in order to evaluate controls.
Discussing issues and Corrective Action with the various departmental heads.
Coordinating self Assessment processes for the unit.
Operational and Franchise risks as they relate to frauds, PLEs challenges, etc
Complex and varied work assignments requiring frequent careful choice in timing and sequence of procedures and steps.
High impact in terms of risk and delivery responsibilities and limited influence on product.
Allocation and Scheduling of various reviews within the department in line with the Proof charts.
Planning the Verification Reviews.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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vJOB TITLE: Internal Control and Risk Analyst

LOCATION: LAGOS ISLAND.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The qualified staff will be responsible for rendering an independent, objective evaluation of effectiveness

of risk management, control and governance processes of the microfinance bank and proffer

improvements where necessary.

He/She will also be responsible for managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and

compliance audit assignments with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in

the attainment of its objectives.

He/She will be responsible for the execution of the internal controls functions including the preparation of

an audit manual, audit plan etc. She/he will also conduct risk assessment of departments/functional areas in

accordance with timelines and conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 Experience in auditing, control & compliance in any financial institution

 Experience in implementing policies and procedures, including process evaluation and documentation

 A demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting and internal controls

 Familiarity with and understanding of the dynamics of small businesses and Microfinance controls

 Mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills

 Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office

 Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope

of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

 HND/University degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

 3-7 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing,

operations, accounting and business analysis.

 A second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, HR,

Legal, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required

experience.

 Experience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

4TH MARCH, 2016.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and application to

careers@miratonmatadorgroup.com using the job vacancy and location as the subject of the mail.

NOTE:

ONLY ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WILL BE SHORTLISTED AND SUBSEQUENTLY

CONTACTED.

JOB TITLE: Internal Control and Risk Analyst

LOCATION: LAGOS ISLAND.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The qualified staff will be responsible for rendering an independent, objective evaluation of effectiveness

of risk management, control and governance processes of the microfinance bank and proffer

improvements where necessary.

He/She will also be responsible for managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and

compliance audit assignments with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in

the attainment of its objectives.

He/She will be responsible for the execution of the internal controls functions including the preparation of

an audit manual, audit plan etc. She/he will also conduct risk assessment of departments/functional areas in

accordance with timelines and conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 Experience in auditing, control & compliance in any financial institution

 Experience in implementing policies and procedures, including process evaluation and documentation

 A demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting and internal controls

 Familiarity with and understanding of the dynamics of small businesses and Microfinance controls

 Mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills

 Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office

 Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope

of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

 HND/University degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

 3-7 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing,

operations, accounting and business analysis.

 A second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, HR,

Legal, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required

experience.

 Experience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

4TH MARCH, 2016.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and application to

careers@miratonmatadorgroup.com using the job vacancy and location as the subject of the mail.

NOTE:

ONLY ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WILL BE SHORTLISTED AND SUBSEQUENTLY

CONTACTED.