Central Bank of Nigeria - Industry/ Sector Specialist - Agriculture - Oil and Gas - Telecommunication - Transport and Aviation

In furtherance of CBN’s drive to reform the Financial Services industry and deliver a stable financial system, the Central Bank is seeking qualified, skilled and highly motivated individuals to fill various positions in the Financial Systems Stability Directorate.

The FSS Directorate seeks to recruit individuals into the following departments:

• Banking Supervision: This department has the mandate to conduct of off-site surveillance and on-site examination of Deposit Money Banks, Specialized Institutions Credit Registry Bureau, and related institutions. It also oversees the development of standards for examinations and consolidated supervision
• Financial Policy and Regulation: This department has the mandate to develop and implement policies & regulations aimed at ensuring financial system stability and licensing & approvals for banks and other financial institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria is an employer of choice offering prospective applicants the opportunity to work in a forward thinking and progressive environment.
Application Process: To apply, please complete the online application form.

1. Industry/ Sector Specialist - Agriculture - Oil and Gas - Telecommunication - Transport and Aviation

Role:	Industry/ Sector Specialist - Agriculture - Oil and Gas - Telecommunication - Transport and Aviation
Department:	Banking Supervision Department
Objective:	Ensure informed regulatory direction and guidance to improve access to bank credit and quality of lending, financial services products and services to industry/sector
Job Responsibilities:	Support banking community development, introduction and/or improvement of specific banking services, products and offerings that address the financial services requirements of the industry Establish strategies for improving access to banking services across the industry/sector including financial inclusion of small scale operators Define guidelines for risk management of exposure to industry/sector Determine, assess and classify industry/sector specific risks Facilitate the identification of risk assessment criteria and risk rating for industry/sector Establish database of banking sector activity including risk exposure to industry/sector Evaluate/ monitor risk concentration to industry/sector and exposure to system risk due to industry credit to large borrowers Liaise with the banking community and industry groups to promote development of banking products, services and offerings for the industry/sector Liaise with the banking community to determine and establish risk mitigation structures to address risk of loss from exposure to industry/sector Participate in banking community knowledge sharing on financial services requirements and strategies for industry/sector Provide regulatory guidelines and advisory on lending to the industry/sector and credit risk management of exposures Provide technical support in contract interpretation and costing issues
Qualification:	First degree/ HND in Agricultural Science or a related degree (social sciences, risk management) A postgraduate degree is an added advantage Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: Development Finance Certified Professional(DCFP); Certified Financial Planner (CFP); Certified in Corporate Finance (CCF)
Experience:	Senior Manager: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in specialised finance. At least 3 years must have been spent in a management position Manager: Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in specialised finance Not more than 50 years old
Vacancy Post Date:	Wednesday 21 March 2012      Apply Now