ARM Life formerly CrystaLife Assurance Plc. is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities. However, over the years, the Firm has taken advantage of opportunities in various sectors of the Nigerian economy and has proven its ability to identify and develop new strategic businesses and integrate these to strengthen its asset management business model. This ability has resulted in the evolution of the Firm into a diversified financial services institution with businesses divided into two distinct parts within which various products and bespoke asset management services are offered to our diverse clients, focusing on Traditional Asset Management and Specialised Funds. ARM currently manages total assets of over N500bn. ARM Life has a strong track record in the group life insurance sector with favourable references across the industry. It is licensed and regulated by the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria (NAICOM) to underwrite Life, Annuity and Health insurance.
JOB SUMMARY
- As a Core Banking Application and Database Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, troubleshooting, monitoring and maintenance of our banking applications and databases.
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimal performance, and data security across all the systems.
- This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Oversee the deployment of new applications and database updates, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Log management and application observability.
- Monitor application and database performance, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions as needed.
- Develop and enforce best practices for data management, security, and compliance.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers to ensure the quality and reliability of external systems.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the seamless integration of applications across the organization, optimizing efficiency and user experience.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align application strategies with organizational goals.
- Manage and optimize the organization's database infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
- Implement and enforce database best practices, standards, and policies.
- Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and backups.
- Drive the planning and execution of projects related to enterprise application and database management.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure project success.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Professional certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) and/or IT Service Delivery (ITIL).
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in enterprise application and database management.
- Core Banking application and database management experience especially Finacle, FINEdge or other similar core banking applications
- Application monitoring, Troubleshooting and Problem-solving experience
Method of Application
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