Jobs at Norrenberger Financial Group

Summary

• The backend developer will work alongside frontend developers and UX specialists to create comprehensive digital solutions for business needs.
• He/She will also be responsible for maintaining and testing existing backend elements to ensure they’re as fast and efficient as possible, as well as compiling and analyzing data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.

Job Description

• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs
• Testing and evaluating new programs
• Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Determining operational practicality
• Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
• Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Verify and deploy programs and system
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Ensure all new software functions smoothly across various programs and platforms, including Microsoft and Apple products and mobile systems.
• Optimize new and existing programs for mobile use, including Apple, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions

Education & Professional Experience

• Minimum of Second Class Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming or a related field
• 4 - 10 years relevant work experience.
• Fluent in Java scripting languages
• Experience with Ruby, Laravel, Django or Express frameworks
• Experience with SQL, MySLQ and Oracle database systems
• Experience with version control, such as Git, CVS or SVN
• Knowledge of SOAP and REST web services
• Knowhow of Java concurrency patterns
• Relevant Knowledge of Java GUI frameworks like Swing, SWT, AWT according to project requirements
• Understanding basic design principles behind a scalable application
• Skilled at creating database schemas that characterize and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• JavaServer pages (JSP) and servlets
• Service-oriented architecture
• Markup Languages such as XML, JSON

Skills & Abilities:

• Good problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Good analytical thinking
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

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Summary

• The Portfolio Manager is responsible for investing in Short & Medium-Long term investments for our clients’ in order to achieve set objectives.
• In addition, the Portfolio Manager will support the investment management function of the company, contributing to the formulation of investment strategies that adds value, product development and process improvement.

Job Description

• Good knowledge of the Investment & Securities Act 2007 and other amendments thereof and SEC rules governing Fund Managers to better manage Mutual Funds (CIS), Institutional and Private client portfolios in line with the investment objectives and investment policy statement.
• Responsible for strategic asset allocation and portfolio diversification for clients and company.
• Deliver strong returns on portfolios managed within portfolio guidelines, risk limits and regulations.
• Research and analyse investment opportunities and consider market conditions and economic trends to select the best assets for proactive investing.
• Ensure investment decisions and portfolios are managed in line with their governing documentation, internal policies, and relevant regulations.
• Ensure that investments align with Trust Deed and provide updates on policy changes affecting the funds on a periodic basis through the preparation and dissemination of Fact Sheets and other portfolio reports.
• Formulate and contribute to investment strategy for the Funds through participation in the Fund Investment Committee, portfolio review meetings and client meetings
• Collaborate with the Head of Asset Management and other team members to develop investible products that will increase assets under management.
• Research, assess and present portfolio investment simulations for approvals and execution thereafter.
• Monitor portfolio performance against set benchmarks/targets in a bid to outperform set benchmarks.
• Maintain and update inventory records of Securities with valuations where necessary.
• Develop and monitor assessments on portfolio risk by collaborating with other stakeholders
• Analysis of the investment industry and trends that could impact the investment portfolio or organization’s funding strategies.
• Liaise with related departments and counterparties within and outside the group for seamless transaction processing.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc in Accounting, Economics, Finance or any other discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in portfolio management required.
• CFA Charter holder or level 2 candidate/ MBA or master’s in finance.
• Financial Market and Macroeconomic Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Relationship Management
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ISA 2007 as amended.

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work well in a team and on own initiative.
• Database Management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Energetic and with sound decision-making skills.

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Job Description

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Developing growth strategies and plans
• Meet Investment/risk targets for each products as set out at the beginning of the fiscal year
• Preparation of budgets and reviewing timeframes for meeting budget
• Manage portfolio to balance interest rate yield per loan while continually increasing funding volumes and minimizing delinquency.
• Identify and mobilize Investments from both individual and corporate entities
• Deliver quality client service by ensuring that loan decisions are communicated effectively to clients in a timely manner.
• Manage commission payouts and communicate interest rate changes as the need arises
• Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging existing network.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
• Plan approaches and pitches.
• Work with team to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Investment Appraisal
• Asset origination
• Credit administration and preparation of offer letters.
• Analysis, appraisal and preparation of Structured Finance agreements and other documents.
• Review of credit applications to ensure that all documents submitted by the client are complete.
• Asset inspection before approval is made.
• Assessment of the client’s balance sheet performance, cash flow and streams of income.
• Accounts reconciliation and recovery management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree with 5 - 12 years relevant work experience.

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Summary

• The Associate, Investment Banking position is responsible for deal execution, business development and client relationship management, including the execution and sourcing of financial advisory and capital markets business from existing and prospective corporate clients.

Job Description

• Coordinate and manage internal execution of transactions including sell-side M&A advisory, buy-side M&A advisory, debt and equity capital raising transactions and on client communications for companies across a variety of industries
• generalist and sector client calling activities
• delivery of timely and relevant market, industry and/or transactional information
• research and evaluation of opportunities involving new financial products or government programs
• participation in the firm’s business planning, reporting budgeting cycles
• Be cross trained on business valuations and support our business valuations practice
• Conduct industry and company-specific due diligence related to transactions
• Assist with the preparation of pitch books, confidential information memorandums, and management presentations
• Assist with building strong client relations during deal execution
• Assist with ad hoc internal projects and business development initiatives
• Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project. Coordinates the work to be completed but is not responsible for formal supervision of employees. May assist in training junior level employees.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Superior analytical skills: credit analysis and business valuation skills
• Previous experience writing impactful executive summaries and information memoranda.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project & Visio packages                      
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong industry network.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4 - 5 years prior investment banking experience
• Proven track record of successful deal execution, business development, and client relationship management.
• Generalist capabilities are necessary; however, concentration or specialization in one or more of the following sectors is particularly helpful: bank/financial, energy/utility, consumer/retail, healthcare/pharmaceutical, technology/media/telecom.
• Strong marketing and presentation skills along with the ability to perform or supervise analyst assignments involving financial modeling, valuation, market research, due diligence.
• Prior involvement in executing buy-side or sell-side M&A transactions.

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Summary

• The Compliance and Control Officer is responsible for the development, review and implementation of Compliance Policies and standards and ensuring consistent application across the Group.
• He / she will ensure that the Group complies with regulatory and statutory requirements, and operates within limits set by regulators.
• In addition, He / she will be responsible for maintaining a compliance culture within the organization and will be the resource and contact person to all compliance-related issues for the organization.

Job Description

• Establish an operating framework for the identification, management, monitoring, and reporting of compliance risks and issues to the Board and Executive Management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Group’s Anti Money Laundering and Compliance Programs
• Provide advice/guidance to business units, management, and the Board on all compliance issues.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Group’s operating framework meets internal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement an annual effective compliance and Money Laundering training programs program (AML/CFT)
• Liaise with regulatory agencies on behalf of the group on Compliance related issues
• Participate in industry bodies to ensure alignment of Compliance methodology and influence national trends in Compliance Risk Management.
• Promote a compliance culture throughout Group by training staff and management officers on compliance-related issues
• Liaise with Risk Management and Legal Units on risk-related issues, non-compliance with internal policies, legislation, rules, and regulations, participate in the development of corrective action plans, and track it to closure.
• Provide operational and advisory support in the implementation, management, and evaluation of all compliance concerns
• Examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control systems.
• Review of the management and financial information systems and the electronic information system.
• Liaise with Risk Management, Audit and FINCON to review the accuracy and reliability of the accounting records and financial reports
• Provision of independent assurance and performing consulting assessments on the adequacy and effectiveness of management, control frameworks, and governance processes of all units within the Group, aiming at adding value and assisting the Group in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Monitor and enforce daily posting of operations department transactions/ Zero tolerance for unauthorized posting daily.
• Review reconciliation controls on all accounts, inter branch, intercompany accounts and portfolio/Identify exceptions and ensure rectification/Zero tolerance for neglecting exceptions.
• Continuously monitor organization wide compliance with internal operational procedures and SOPs

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or Law
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in compliance experience preferably within the Investment Industry
• Experience in assisting with the implementation of risk-based compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to work well in a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Energetic and with sound decision-making skills.