Business Development Manager- Custody

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education and qualification

• First degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CA, CFA, etc.) are not required but an added advantage
• Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission Certification

Essential knowledge

• Experience in a similar role in the financial industry
• Deep understanding of front-to-back-office operations
• MS Office applications (Advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint is an added advantage)

Skills

• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, focused attitude towards work and a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Working knowledge of equity and fixed income instruments as well as unit trusts, mutual funds and collective investment schemes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills
  

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Review and understand the legislation and regulatory requirements relating to the three-tier pension scheme and specifically to the pension and global fund custodian
• Be involved in new business take-on and helping clients understand what is needed from them and the process
• Focus on new business generation or new client acquisition to grow the portfolio
• Responsible for the design, implementation and growth of new custody products and market targets
• Acquiring More Mass Market Business
• Relationship Management

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Treasury Staff
• Operations Staff
• Retail & Corporate
• IT

External

• Securities and Exchange Commission
• National Pensions Regulatory Authority
• Corporate Trustees
• Fund Managers
• High Net worth client
• Insurance