Senior Analyst Group Reconciliation Unit at First Bank
Job Description
Manage centralized reconciliation processes at the HUB.
Drive centralization of Reconciliation process across the bank network (Nigeria and SSAs).
Recons process design - Analyze and interpret process dynamics to design suitable processes of reconciliation or monitoring.
Interact with account owners and operations teams to have a good knowledge of their process and data for effective migration of their manual reconciliation to TLM Corona.
Drive process improvement, optimization, and automation of reconciliation process.
Change Management – Drive and coordinate assigned GRU change management as it relates to reconciliation activities.
Project Delivery - Drive timely delivery of GRU projects, including automation and reconciliation projects.
Manage information and data risks related to reconciliation data.
Foster a risk awareness culture in people, processes, and systems within G&C to mitigate risk exposure from reconciliation breaks.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of reconciliation data.
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
Identify and define new process improvement opportunities.
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Liaise with vendors and ensure that all reconciliation tools are maintained as required.
Act as the first point of contact in data mining and management on reconciliations.
Manage and resolve stakeholder issues related to reconciliation matters.
Provide reconciliation data/MIS periodically to management for decision-making.
Provide reconciliation data to stakeholders upon request (internal and external parties).
Ensure regulatory compliance in reconciliation processes and data exchange, including PCI DSS and CBN regulations.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education: First degree in any discipline.
Certifications in database languages and advanced Excel will be an advantage.
Minimum of 5 years banking experience.
Experience in process management and IT knowledge.
Proficiency in database languages.
Proficient in the design and use of Excel Macros and various MS Office automation tools.
Previous knowledge in banking operations and reconciliations is key.