Chief Executive Officer Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) – Vacancies and Jobs

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is a leading payments and settlement institution in Nigeria. Established in 1993, the company is jointly owned by all licensed banks, including Central Bank of Nigeria and Discount Houses.

It was set up as a Banking industry Shared-Service to streamline inter-bank payments and settlement mechanisms, and to promote electronic payments in Nigeria. The Company also provides the infrastructure for automated processing, settlement of payments and funds transfer between banks, stockbrokers, discount houses and card companies.

NIBSS is currently implementing key strategic initiatives aimed at re-positioning and transforming the Company as a world-class payments and settlement institution. In line with this drive, the Company desires to recruit suitably qualified, competent and self-motivated individual to fill the vacant position: Chief Executive Officer

Jobs Detail

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Ref: ES00614

Reporting to: Reporting directly to the Board of Directors

Qualification(s)

• A good first degree in any related discipline (management, economics or engineering), Relevant post-graduate degree(s) such as MBA will be a distinct advantage

Job Experience & skills

• Minimum of 10years senior management experience in payments or related industry


• Expert knowledge and appreciation of the payments business, including emerging payments trends, regulatory policies, emerging payment methods and schemes


• Visionary and strategic thinker


• Proven track record of achievement and contribution to the development of the payment industry, including systems, policies and procedures


• Excellent leadership and experience in general management/board level roles, with track record of achievement/results


• Well-honed skills to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain successful relationships both internally and externally

Responsibilities

• the ideal candidate will Define NIBSS strategy in context of its vision for the Nigerian payment system, and developing a clear roadmap for its attainment


• Drive on-going improvement of the Company”s business model to ensure maximum productivity and revenue


• Establish long-term partnerships with business partners that enhance the Company’s profitability and market position


• Provide financial leadership by managing budgets, setting up effective financial controls, and monitoring long-term strategic fiscal plans

closing date: 31st December 2011

How to apply for this job

To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three references who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.

All the positions are based in Lagos. The CEO position is exclusive to Nigerians within and outside the country. Other positions are opened to both Nigerians and non-Nigerian applicants. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.