Is a career with UNDP right for you? – Confused?

Is a career with UNDP right for you? – Confused? No need to be confused anymore

The tagline of UNDP Careers is “Join a Life Changing Mission”

The next sentence is: “Are you passionate about world development and want to make a difference?”

Is a career with UNDP right for you? – Confused? No need to be confused anymore.

Prospective applicants can take a voluntary self-assessment to get valuable insight about your work expectations and whether it is a good match to some aspects of the work environment at UNDP!

Do you want to try it out, before proceeding further?

·       If Yes – Best of Luck

·       If No – Move ahead

·       If undecided – Come back decided

The choice is yours, yours only.

Brief about UNDP: -

UNDP is United Nations lead agency on international development.

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality.

UNDP help’s countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.

One and Only Objective of this Blog Series: To increase the prospective applicant’s pool by 4X.

Let the prospective employer and prospective employee interact with each other to arrive at an optimum solution.

Nothing is perfect.

As on date, there are more than 300 open positions on the UNDP Careers webpage.

The openings are broadly divided into the following broad functions: -

Function 01) Democratic Governance and Peacebuilding.

Function 02) Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction.

Function 03) Climate and Disaster Resilience.

Function 04) Crisis Response.

Function 05) HIV, Health and Development

Function 06) Gender Equality

Function 07) Management

Function 08) Other Opportunities i.e Not all jobs fit into a category; here are additional opportunities to join UNDP and be the talent that makes a difference for people and planet

 

Few Open Position Titles are as under:

·       Intern - Governance and Gender (Anti-corruption & Gender-based violence)

·       IC/UNDP/HEART/093/2022 - Senior Writing Consultant for Funding Request Proposal Malaria

·       Regional Climate Public Finance Management Specialist

·       Programme Coordinator– Climate Change and Gender

Few Open Positions have been re-advertised, sample as under:

·       Framework Agreement for Communications: Video and Photography (Re-Advertised)

·       Project Assistant (Re-advertisement) (4 positions)

The Open Positions are spread across the world, few examples are:

·       Bangkok, THAILAND

·       Thimphu, Bhutan

·       Cox's Bazar, BANGLADESH

·       Bangalore, India

         

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I am in no way associated with the above prospective employer

Readers are requested to always refer to the prospective employer’s official website for the latest updates.

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DBS is looking for 11 Business Enablers across India. Do you fit in?

 

DBS is looking for 11 Business Enablers across India. Do you fit in?

One of the most prominent sentences on DBS Career webpage is:

“Notice on Fraudulent Recruitment Offers - If you have queries regarding the legitimacy of the recruitment offer that you have received, you may send your query to hrrecruit@dbs.com”

DBS Bank is the first among large foreign banks in India to start operating as a wholly-owned, locally incorporated subsidiary of a leading global bank.

DBS provides an entire range of banking services for large, medium and small enterprises and individual consumers in India.

In November 2020, Lakshmi Vilas Bank was amalgamated with DBS Bank India Limited.

This opened up multiple new positions in DBS India.

One and Only Objective of this Blog Series: To increase the prospective applicant’s pool by 4X.

Let the prospective employer and prospective employee interact with each other to arrive at an optimum solution.

Nothing is perfect.

          In the last couple of weeks, DBS Career Page has added 11 new positions under the broad category of ‘Business Enablers’

In Brief:

The positions are spread across Telangana / Maharashtra / Karnataka

The locations are Hyderabad / Mumbai / Hubli

Few Job Titles are:

Sample Job Title 01) Specialist - User Experience Research

Sample Job Title 02) Assistant Vice President, Business Analyst, Consumer Banking & Core Engine

Sample Job Title 03) Partnership Lead

Sample Job Title 04) Assistant Vice President, Reporting & Analytics Lead, Consumer Banking & Core Engine

Examples of Job Families are: Technology / Sourcing / Digital / COO Office / Operations / Analytics

Each Job has a specific Job Number. The job number is the key identifier in the whole recruitment cycle. The job number is particularly useful, when an applicant feels he / she can fit into two or more roles.

So, if you are applying for multiple opening in DBS Bank, make sure to remember the Job ID for easy navigation.

The recruitment process at DBS is spread over six steps: -

Step 01) Application

Step 02) Assessments

Step 03) Interview

Step 04) Pre-Employment Screening

Step 05) Compensation Discussion

Step 06) Offer & Onboarding

 

Please note to get to the step 6, you should take the lead of completing step 1. Unless you do not complete step 1, you cannot move ahead.

So go ahead, and take the plunge.

 

Disclaimer: These are my personal views only. I am solely responsible, for errors, if any.

I am in no way associated with the above prospective employer

Readers are requested to always refer to the prospective employer’s official website for the latest updates.

Do not depend on 3^rd party websites, including mine!!

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State Bank of India is looking for 16 Sector Credit Specialists on Regular Basis.

State Bank of India is looking for 16 Sector Credit Specialists on a Regular Basis.

Please note:

01)  The openings are offered on Regular Basis i.e regular banking pay scales.

02) Candidates are to apply through the On-Line channel only.

03) The applicants' age range should be between 25 years to 35 years as on 01/10/2022

04) The suggested place of posting is Corporate Centre, Mumbai. However, selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.

One and Only Objective of this Blog Series: To increase the prospective applicant pool by 4X.

Let the prospective employer and prospective employee interact with each other to arrive at an optimum solution.

Nothing is perfect.

Visitors to State Bank of India - Career Page are welcomed with the following paragraph: -

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State Bank of India provides many opportunities for young graduates as well as experienced professionals for accelerated career growth.

Discover all the opportunities below to join the largest bank of the country and work in an exciting, motivating, meritocratic and truly collaborative environment.

Unquote

Post Name - Sector Credit Specialist

Basic Qualification - (as on 01.10.2022) -- CA / MBA (Finance) / Master Degree in Finance Control / Master in Management Studies / PGDM(Finance) OR equivalent.

Post Qualification Work Experience as on 01.10.2022 & Specific Skills:

For MMGS III - 5 Years.

For SMGS IV - 8 Years dealing with high-value corporate credit in Banks/ PSUs/ Corporates.

Analysis in any of the Sectors eg. Engineering & EPC, Banks & NBFCs, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Metal & Metal Products, Chemical / Pharmaceuticals / Fertilizers / Plastics / Other Manufacturing, Other Non-manufacturing, International Credit, Renewable Energy etc.

Specific Skills: Sector-Based Credit Analysis.

In Brief: -

Selection Procedure: The selection will be based on shortlisting-cum-interaction.

Shortlisting: The Shortlisting Committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, an adequate number of candidates, as decided by the Bank will be shortlisted (subject to availability) and called for interview.

Merit List: Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate score the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit.

Job Profile: Risk Assessment categorizing the Credit Proposals into various Risk Levels (Low, Medium, High).

Evaluation of the macro risks and Subjective risk pointers & give observations to enable the Committee involved in sanction to take an informed decision.

For the complete KRAs, drop in at the respective career page.

Disclaimer: These are my personal views only. I am solely responsible, for errors, if any.

I am in no way associated with the above prospective employer

Readers are requested to always refer to the prospective employer’s official website for the latest updates.

Do not depend on 3^rd party websites, including mine!!

The images are used for representational purposes only.

Copyrights rest with the original copyright holders.

The bottom line is Safe ePayments. Nothing More-Nothing Less.

My world revolves around Safe ePayments.  

  

If you are focussed on ‘Analytics’, HDFC Bank may be interested

 27/12/2022

If you are focussed on ‘Analytics’, HDFC Bank may be interested.

One and Only Objective of this Blog Series: To increase the prospective applicant pool by 4X.

Let the prospective employer and prospective employee interact with each other to arrive at an optimum solution.

Nothing is perfect.

As of date, HDFC Bank is looking to fill in 20 Vacancies in the ‘Analytics’, expanded Job Function.

The majority of the openings are in Mumbai.

The other cities where there are openings are Pune / Gurgaon / Chennai

Under Analytics, HDFC Bank is specifically looking to fill in Marketing Analytics / Risk Analytics / Retail Business / Finance / Others.

The openings are not restricted to a single tag, but have multiple tags associated to encourage more applications.

The Job Titles of few positions are: Sr Analyst-Business Finance / Campaign Analyst / Rating Analyst / Risk Analyst-RRA / Data Engineer-Marketing Analytics / Data Scientist / Lead Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist / RAU-Risk Analyst / Analytics Manager / ERM Analyst

For the complete list, do visit the Careers Page of HDFC Bank.

The experience varies from position to position. Few examples are: 1 - 2 Years / 2 - 4 Years / 5 - 6 Years / 2 - 3 Years / 2 - 15 Years / 0 - 30 Years / 0 - 13 Years

The expectation varies from position to position. Few examples are: To identify and closely monitor accounts that are in stress, in order to devise and implement account strategy / Providing feedback to the Analytic team basis interactions with branch banking / Preparation of Board notes/ policies/ periodic presentations / Layer-wise comparative analysis on AMB / EOP

The experience varies from position to position. A few examples are: Analytical Skills / Strong in MS Excel/dashboard creation and handling a large amount of data / Knowledge of Retail Assets / Building and managing ETL workflows and Familiarity with an ETL tool (e.g., SSIS, Airflow)

So, basis your experience/skill sets you can apply to the position, you feel you can fit in.

The first step begins with sharing your Resume through the designated channel to enable HDFC Bank Careers Team to take it forward.

 

 

Disclaimer: These are my personal views only. I am solely responsible, for errors, if any.

I am in no way associated with the above prospective employer

Readers are requested to always refer to the prospective employer’s official website for the latest updates, as ‘Change is Only Constant’

Do not depend on 3^rd party websites, including mine!!

The images are used for representational purposes.

Copyrights rest with the original copyright holders.

The bottom line is Safe ePayments. Nothing More-Nothing Less.

My world revolves around Safe ePayments.  

 

Are you interested to join IDFC Bank Collections Team? Go ahead NoW

 Are you interested to join IDFC Bank Collections Team? Go ahead NoW

          As of date, IDFC Bank has around 33 openings across India in their Collections Team.

They are looking for a mix of freshers and experienced candidates. Eg: - Fresher/ Entry (0-2 years) / Mid-Level (5- 10 years) / Young Banking Professionals (2- 5 years)

They are looking to fill the openings across India. Eg: - Delhi/ Chandigarh/Bathinda/Jaipur/Guwahati/Muzaffarpur

They are looking for experience in Collections. Eg: - Candidate should have experience in SARFAESI / Track & control the delinquency of the area, Bucket-wise & DPD wise and focus on non-starters / Tracing out absconded default customers and initiate the recovery process

The Collections can be of Assets in a specific geographical area. Eg: - / Responsible for managing and undertaking collections process for debts that have been assigned / Regularly track the portfolio for specific buckets for the assigned area

The collections can be of Assets of a specific pool. Eg: - Consumer Durable / Used Cars / Suvidha LAP / Payout Team / 2 Wheeler Loan / Business Loan / Micro Finance / XSELL 

One and Only Objective of this Blog Series: To increase the prospective applicant’s pool by 4X.

Let the prospective employer and prospective employee interact with each other to arrive at an optimum solution.

Nothing is perfect.

In case you come across any fraudulent correspondence related to job openings or offers at IDFC FIRST Bank, please email them immediately at: hiring.vigilance@idfcfirsbank.com

 

·       Disclaimer: These are my personal views only. I am solely responsible, for errors, if any.

·       I am in no way associated with the above prospective employer

·       Readers are requested to always refer to the prospective employer’s official website for the latest updates.

·       Do not depend on 3^rd party websites, including mine!!

·       The images are used for representational purposes.

·       Copyrights rest with original copyright holders.

·       The bottom line is Safe ePayments. Nothing More-Nothing Less.

·       My world revolves around Safe ePayments.  

 

Are you interested in Union Bank of India’s ULA Head position? A Mantra for you

 Are you interested in Union Bank of India’s ULA Head position? A Mantra for you

Union Bank of India is looking for External ULA Heads on a contractual basis

Union Bank of India has established 9 distinct Union Learning Academies (ULAs) aligned with the Job Family (JF) Framework adopted by the Bank.

To drive the ULAs Union Bank of India is looking to recruit External ULA (Union Learning Academy) Heads posts.

Candidates are requested to apply Online through the link given on Bank’s website

'www.unionbankofindia.co.in'

The Notification also extends invitations to Indian citizens for appointment as External Faculties, Academicians, and Industry Advisors.

The 9 ULAs were formally inaugurated on October 01, 2022.

          The 9ULAs are spread across India with physical locations at : Bangalore, Mangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad,  Bhopal, Lucknow and Gurgaon.

The ULAs will focus on specialized domains like Leadership Development, Corporate Business, Credit, Risk Management, Strategy, Agri-finance, Sales & Marketing, Operations and Digitalization.

          Interested candidates are requested to apply Online through the link given on Bank’s website @ 'www.unionbankofindia.co.in'

          Union Bank of India is expecting potential applicants to have Minimum 10 years of experience.

           There will be weightage for proven executive teaching experience at educational institutions.

 For Digital Transformation:  Experience in Banking and Financial Services or allied sectors is highly preferred.

At the same time, applicants with exposure to Core Banking Solutions, Digital banking, networking, IT infrastructure solutions will be at an advantage.

A Unique Point to add value to your Resume –

Have you been associated with the migration of Core Banking Solution? The migration can be from one Banking platform to another banking platform. The migration can be from one version to another version.

Have you been associated with Digital Banking channels? The association can be in the rollout of new features. The association can be in user testing.

 

Note: If you wish to add a WOW Line to your Resume for the above post, do DM.

 

Disclaimer: These are my personal views only. I am solely responsible for errors if any,.

Readers are requested to refer to the respective organization’s website for the latest updates.

The bottom line is Safe ePayments. Nothing More – Nothing Less.  

 

CERTIFIED BFSI PROFESSIONAL COURSE

  

CERTIFIED BFSI PROFESSIONAL COURSE

    This is an opportunity for Deemed Universities, Autonomous Colleges to let their students  be equipped with a cutting-edge course. 

About the Program- The Certified BFSI Professional course is 187 hours E-learning program spread over three semesters. The course is designed to help young aspirants to propel them towards a successful career in the BFSI sector.

This is a first-of-its-kind initiative, offered jointly by three prestigious institutes in the financial domain viz NISM, IIBF & NIA.

Course Objective

The Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector in India has traditionally been pivotal in contributing substantially to the overall growth of the Indian Economy.

 

Currently, the sector is experiencing a transformation catalyzed by digitalization and information explosion with the customer at the epicenter. Such an ever-evolving ecosystem demands strategic agility and constant upgradation of skill levels by the Banking & Finance professionals to chart a clear pathway of professional development.

 

Moreover, an expanding sector is expected to usher in numerous employment opportunities going forward and there is a tangible industry demand to create a pool of adequately skilled youth who shall possess the cognitive vision to propel the sector ahead.

 

The primary objective behind the development of the Certified BFSI Professional Program, wherein three behemoths of Financial Education in India (IIBF, NISM & NIA) have combined their domain expertise, is to offer a unique and novel course that covers all three major aspects of the sector- Banking, Securities Markets, and Insurance.

 

This course is specifically designed to provide a 360° knowledge offering to the young aspirants and to equip them to be future-ready as the entire BFSI sector beckons.

 

Career Prospects - The Certified BFSI Professional Course equips young individuals to foray into the financial industry viz Banking & Finance or Securities Markets or Insurance Industry.

 

The program is designed to cater to varied job roles, from entry-level executives to mid-management cadre in any of the BFSI sectors.

 

Course Outline - The program is for 187 hours of intensive E-learning modules to impart basic knowledge across Banking & Finance, Securities Markets & Insurance sectors. Each semester is spread over 2 months.

 

Candidates can register for the program anytime.

 

At the end of the third semester, an exam on a predetermined date and time will be conducted to mark the completion of the program.

 

The curriculum for each semester will cover topics from all three sectors,- Banking & Finance, Securities Markets, and Insurance.

 

The brief program structure is as below:

Semester I

A.    Banking & Finance

I - Indian Economy, Economic Concepts & The Indian Financial Architecture

II - Introduction to Banking Products & Functions (Deposits & Advances)

III - Ethics in Banking

 

B. Securities

I - Introduction to Securities Markets

II - Regulatory Eco system

 

III - Role of Intermediaries in Securities Markets

IV - Primary Markets

V - Secondary Markets

 

 

C.     Insurance

I - Fundamentals of Insurance

II -Legal Framework of Insurance

III - Fire Insurance

 

Semester II

A. Banking & Finance

I - Bank Computerisation, Digital Banking & Cyber Security

II - Marketing of Banking Products & Services

III - Accounting Principles & Financial Management

 

B. Securities

I - Securities Operations & Risk Management

II - Risk & Return in Securities Markets Investment

III - Derivative Markets

 

C. Insurance

I - Life Insurance

II - Marine Insurance

III - Motor Insurance

IV - Liability

 

Semester III

A.    Banking & Finance

I - Legal Aspects of Banking

II - International Banking, Risk & Treasury Management

B.     Securities

I - Mutual Funds

II - Financial Planning

III - Investor Grievances Redressal Mechanism in Securities Markets

 

C.Insurance

I - Health & Miscellaneous Insurance

II - Claims & Reinsurance

III- Insurance Accounts

 

Course Eligibility - Graduate or pursuing graduation from a Government or UGC recognized college/ University.

Course Duration - The duration of the program is 187 hours spread over 3 semesters. Each semester will be of 2 months duration.

The candidate will have access to the course material for a period of 9 months from the date of registration.

Candidates not completing the course within 9 months will have to pay the registration fee again and re-enrol for the course.

 

Pedagogical Tools - To supplement the E-learning modules of the course, Video Lectures, E-books, Excel files, etc. are also provided to facilitate the candidates to have a better understanding of the subjects.

Contact Classes - Contact classes will be conducted every month subject to students' requests and queries. Interested candidates can register for these classes for clarifying their doubts or any concepts from the faculty at no additional cost.

Examination - Exams will be held every quarter, on pre-determined dates, for each semester in online mode via remote proctoring.

Exam will be conducted at the end of the course.

Exam Duration - 120 minutes

Exam Pattern - 100 MCQs (40 MCQs from Banking, 30 MCQs each from Securities Markets & Insurance).

Minimum passing requirement - Final exam is 50% in each section (Banking, Securities Markets, and Insurance) and 60% in aggregate.

If any candidate does not clear the exam, he/she can re-attempt after paying an examination fee of Rs. 1500+GST.

Negative Marking - There is no negative marking.

How to Register - Candidates who wish to apply to have to click on the link which will direct them to the Registration page. A link to the registration page is provided in each of the stakeholder’s (NISM, IIBF and NIA) webpages.

The candidates will have to first register themselves on https://estore.nism.ac.in/certified-bfsi-professional-course/.

For Corporate registrations: send your queries to elearning@nism.ac.in or call 022-66735153/42

Course fee - The consolidated course fee for the program is Rs. 10,150 + GST.

The course fee may be paid in two installments.

Re-examination fee of Rs.1500 + GST to be paid in full whenever applicable.

At the time of registration, the Candidate will get access to Semester 1 & 2

After completion of Semester 2 Candidate will get access to Semester 3 and examination

Access to the Course - Once successfully enrolled, registered candidates will receive an email from NISM with details to login and start the course.

Access to semester 1 and semester 2 will be provided after the payment of first instalment.

Upon completing these two semesters and subject to paying the second instalment, access will be provided for third semester and exam.

Certification - On successfully completing all three Semesters within the validity period, a candidate will be awarded the ‘Certified BFSI Professional’ certificate.

This will be a co-branded certificate issued by NISM, IIBF & NIA. The certificate will be directly emailed to the candidates registered email id.

 

Disclaimer: These are my personal views only. I am solely responsible, for errors, if any.

Please refer to the course brochure for complete and update details.

The bottom line is Safe ePayments. Nothing More - Nothing Less.  

 

About NISM/ IIBF / NIA

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India.

The institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels aimed at enhancing the quality standards in securities markets. A comprehensive understanding of activities of NISM can be formed by visiting (www.nism.ac.in )

 

Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)

Established in 1928 as a Company under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1913, the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF), formerly known as The Indian Institute of Bankers (IIB), is a professional body of Banks, Financial Institutions, and their employees in India.

The Mission of the Institute is “To develop professionally qualified and competent bankers and finance professionals primarily through a process of education, training, examination, consultancy / counselling and continuing professional development programs.” Details of the courses offered can be viewed at (www.iibf.org.in)

 

National Insurance Academy (NIA)

Established in 1980, National Insurance Academy (NIA) is a leading institution for learning, education and research in Management, Insurance, Pension, and allied areas not only in India but in the African, Middle East and Southeast Asian region.

A pioneering academic institution in India’s Insurance landscape, National insurance Academy, is promoted by the public sector Insurance companies under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India