Analyst; Card Finance
NMB Bank Plc | Head Office
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Selected requirements and CV evidence
| Advertised requirement | Suggested evidence, if applicable |
|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, computer science or related fields. | Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. If your qualification differs, check whether the employer accepts an equivalent. |
| Minimum of 3 years banking experience, preferably in Card Business, Finance, Reconciliation or Financial Analysis | List relevant roles with month and year dates, and describe the work that matches this experience requirement. Do not count overlapping roles twice. |
| CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage. | Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. If your qualification differs, check whether the employer accepts an equivalent. |
| Experience using SQL for data extraction, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis is preferred. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced workforce. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
| Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. | Choose a real example matching this specific requirement. Explain your task, your own action and the outcome; include tools or scale only where you can substantiate them. |
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Position
Company
NMB Bank Plc
Location
Head Office
Job Purpose
Responsible for facilitating card business operations, financial reporting, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business insights to support strategic decision-making and sustainable profitability of card business
Main Responsibilities
Analyze card revenues, network fees, interchange income, and card-related expenses to support profitability management.
Assess profitability across various products, customer segments, and business lines.
Support the preparation and evaluation of business cases for new card products and enhancements to existing products.
Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives across card business operations.
Monitor internal accounts to track targeted card income and identify abnormal losses or expenses.
Ensure proper controls are maintained to safeguard the bank against revenue leakage and operational losses.
Extract, validate, analyze, and interpret card business data to support decision-making.
Perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and business opportunities.
Develop meaningful insights and recommendations through analysis of card portfolio performance.
Review invoices received from vendors and card schemes relating to card business operations and initiate payment processing.
Validate scheme fees, charges, and invoices
Prepare reports
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial and operational information.
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of Banking operations, card schemes, card products life cycle, financial analysis
Familiarity with banking systems, card management systems and databases.
Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to card and payment businesses.
Good knowledge of card business operations, including debit, credit, prepaid, and virtual card products.
Understanding of card transaction lifecycles, settlement processes, chargebacks, disputes, and card scheme operations
Advanced use of Power Point, Excel program, SQL and reconciliation tools
Strong data analysis and data interpretation skills.
Ability to extract, manipulate, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.
Ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and business opportunities through data analytics.
Strong report writing and presentation skills
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, computer science or related fields.
CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years banking experience, preferably in Card Business, Finance, Reconciliation or Financial Analysis
Experience using SQL for data extraction, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis is preferred.
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position
NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Jobconnect application guidance
Before applying for Analyst; Card Finance, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
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For Analyst; Card Finance at NMB Bank Plc, align your CV with the location and role context: Head Office.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Analyst; Card Finance position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Analyst; Card Finance. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, computer science or related fields. CPA, ACCA or equivalent prof.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Analyze card revenues, network fees, interchange income, and card-related expenses to support profitability management. Assess profitability across various products, cust.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
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