Advans Ghana Savings & Loans Recruitment 2020 Job Application Details

1. Job Title: Project Management Officer

Do you want to work in an international environment? Do you have a passion for financial inclusion, serving the under-served and developing mutually beneficial business partnerships? Then Advans Ghana has a position for you!
In joining the Business Development team as Project Management Officer, you would support the pilot and implementation of the AIR+ transformation program in Ghana. The AIR+ Program is an important overall digital transformation program of Advans Group, involving a new IT strategy and major changes in Infrastructure, Workspace, Security & Mobility and Solutions (including a new Core Banking Software). The overall program is supervised by the Group Transformation Team. It is conducted by the Central Program management of Advans Group, composed mainly of Group Program Managers specialized in each area.
The full-time position is based in Accra, at Head Office of Advans Ghana Savings and Loans.
What will your role be?
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Business Development Officer, your main responsibilities will be to:
Plan and conduct the deployment of the AIR+ transformation program in Ghana in order to follow up on the scope, time and quality of the project.
Supervise the delivery of the project: local test plan, test execution, local cutover.
In collaboration with the central project organisation offices, supervise activities and backlogs to deliver and align the subsidiary on central AIR+ program core model.
Organizes sessions to effectively resolve issues and align local teams.
Manage the local logistics and teams that allows the Project to progress.

What kind of profile are we looking for?
A good first Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Project Management with at least three (3) years of experience in project management with a digital component. A master’s degree or PMP certification, Information Technology and Security certification is an advantage. The potential candidate must have:

Clear understanding of what IT solution project management means and is familiar with functional designs, testing plan, cutover etc.
Participated already in at least one End to End solution deployment
Good organization and communication skills
Rigorous, proactive and autonomous

Does this sound like you? You might just be the new team member we are looking for!

How to Apply

Apply now: All applications must be directed to jobs@advansghana.com by July 15, 2020 with the subject boldly indicating the job title.

2. Job Title: Data Analyst

Portfolio Analysis
Analyze portfolio level information to identify and monitor key risk factors and develop proposed solutions.
Perform monthly analysis using vintage curves for various segments, branches and other early warning signs.
Utilize advanced analytical methodologies to obtain insights into portfolio performance and market opportunities.
Develop and/or evaluate various models used for, portfolio stress testing, and other targeted analysis.
Perform thorough testing and validation of models and support various aspects of the business with data analytics and reporting.
Business intelligence reporting, data gathering, and forecasting of process or policy changes.
Identify and develop reports, dashboards, and analysis needed by the risk department.
Periodically perform and support the data analyst in Delinquency analysis / ensure permanent supervision of the portfolio at risk.
Support and maintain credit scoring models.
Make proposals of any change concerning the credit policy, delegation rules, derogation rules, collateral policy, rescheduling etc.
Make proposals to set exposure / concentration limits of the loan portfolio (by sector, type of product, segment, etc.)
Do control of exposure / concentration limits of the loan portfolio
Provide support to Credit Risk Analyst in periods of high activity by analysing loans files and making recommendations to Loan Committee
Develop new technology tools, assets, and processes to improve and optimize prevention and detection models
Review and update credit risk control measures and/or policies.

Operational Risk Activity
Develop operational risk tools to support the operational risk function
Credit Risk Analysis
Provide support to Credit risk Analysts, in periods of high activity, in evaluating risks, returns and feasibility of projects submitted to any Advans Ghana loan committee and make recommendation for improvement of credit risk assessment tools.
Reporting
Produce draft monthly management reports for review
Support in drafting Exco/MRC/Risk committee Report
Produce Adhoc reports for review

What kind of profile are we looking for?
You hold a bachelor’s degree in the quantitative field eg., Mathematics, Computer Science/IT, Engineering) or Social Sciences/Business Degree with professional qualification in IT/Big Data/programming with at least 3 years’ experience as Data/Risk Analyst/Business Intelligence. You have:
Familiarity with operational, financial and quality assurance procedures and regulations is a must
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, internal tools, etc.)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Does this sound like you? You might just be the new team member we are looking for!

How to Apply

Apply now: All applications must be directed to jobs@advansghana.com by July 15, 2020 with the subject boldly indicating the job title.