Executive Director, Operations & Technology 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: Executive Director, Operations & Technology

Jobs Detail

Job title: Executive Director, Operations & Technology

Job Location: Lagos

Job Ref: ES00615

Reporting to: Reporting to the CEO

Qualification(s)

• A good first degree in computer science, engineering or related technical field from a reputable institution. Relevant post-graduate degree(s) and/or professional certifications will be an added advantage

Job Experience & skills

• Minimum of 10years cognate experience in telecommunications, banking, electronic payments experience; proven leadership and experience in operations/IT management roles


• Demonstrate track-record of results in management/overseeing the management of mid to large-scale, complex, and cross-functional IT related projects, and ability to work effectively in a high-pressure/demanding environment


• Strategic, with a service orientation mindset and excellent leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• the ideal candidate will identify and implement strategies that will deliver appropriate technology infrastructure and services to the business in a cost effective manner, and to support the overall Company strategy


• Oversee the development and implementation of standards, processes, methodologies and metrics in support of the Company’s objectives, including continuous process re-engineering and automation as appropriate


• Continually engage internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and effectively translate them into technical and operational requirements


• Stay abreast of technology trends in the payments industry, and make recommendations that will improve customer service, drive adoption of electronic payments, reduce costs and/or provide a competitive advantage

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.