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• The incumbent will design  and review prototypes for new financial
  products and services, present prototypes to the Bank’s Product Steering
  Committee for review and approval and participate in testing the prototypes
  with the targeted customers..
• Prepare product proposals complete with
  financial projections and set targets and draft product pilot test and
  rollout protocols and submit for review and approval.
• Draft Executive Committee and Board papers
  for soliciting new products approvals, prepare/ review product FAQ’s and
  Answers Write-up’s for both existing and new products.
• Responsible for the development of cost
  effective and efficient Collaborative Credit Schemes for delivering the
  Bank’s credit products in partnership with organizations and/or companies.
• Carry out feasibility studies for
  establishment of new service outlets including Branches, Service Centers
  and off-site ATMs in line with BOU guidelines and the Bank standards.
• Conduct Business and Market intelligence
  and reviewing the market events monitoring reports.
• Actively participate in the preparation of
  the Bank’s product development and research strategic and annual operating
  plans.
• Manage the performance of the Bank’s
  Product Development and Research Team ensuring that each team member is
  appraised and mentored/coached to bridge identified skill gaps.

• The candidates should hold Bachelor’s
  Degrees in Economics, Finance and Accounting or Business Administration
• A minimum of five or more years in the
  banking industry and two years in a Product Development and Research Unit
• Possess the ability to thoroughly
  interpret financial statements and perform financial projections using
  conventional and or best practice methods
• Project planning and management skills
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and
  written)
• Strong people management and leadership
  skill
• Data analysis using computer applications
  such as SPSS and Stata will be an added advantage
• Budgeting and strategic planning skills.
• Possess the ability to manage stakeholder
  expectations and pursuasive in soliciting buy-in of ideas.

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