Business Analysts Job Vacancies at Suburban Telecom

Suburban was incorporated in Nigeria in 1999 as a consulting, research, development and equipment provider.  The founders of the company believe in the West African market and believe that if infrastructure was deployed in the region, people would use it and benefit from it in myriad ways.


“People tend to desire similar things on a global scale. As the world becomes a global village, people devise another means of communication. They would like to move with the global trends”-Bruce Ayonote, CEO

Based on their consulting experience within Nigeria and their experience in Europe and the US, the founders envisioned Suburban as a pioneer who would initiate the modernization of telecommunications infrastructure in the region and grow to establish itself as the leading alternative telecommunications carrier in West Africa.


Suburban today is present in most segments of the telecommunications value chain, ranging from the supply of wholesale connectivity and storage services to retail internet and data solutions. This evolution is strategic as well as tactical. However the company’s ambition remains the same as when it all began – to transform telecommunications in the region. Today, Suburban is the largest company of its kind in West Africa and its experience and core assets will enable the company to take its ambition to global heights.
Suburban is the largest provider of IP Backbone services in Nigeria. With the launch of our IP Backbone services over a year and a half ago, we have increased the available bandwidth in the Nigerian market by over 800%. About 70% of Nigeria’s internet traffic is carried over our backbone network. Through our partnerships and investments in technologies such as MPLS, we can now connect our customers to over 220 global cities

Suburban is an organization where we offer people the opportunity to realize their complete professional potential. The management team is comprised of seasoned professionals who have built a successful organization by thinking out of the box.

Our vision is clear and focused - To be West Africa’s first Tier-1 IP Backbone provider. We are recruiting for the position below.


Job Title: Business Analyst Job Location: Abuja

Job Description: 
The business analyst will capture, evaluate and synthesis financial, market, product and customer data; he/she will act as a bridge between the business and technical spheres of the company.

Responsibilities
He/she will be responsible for;

• Providing detailed financial reports on products and business units
• Financial, market and product analysis
• Perform and compile market research data
• Provide detailed financial analysis on various business units, and products (Fortnightly)
• Structure systems requirements including, billing and management reporting frameworks around products and may also include core product functionality. (Fortnightly)
• Prepare pro forma financial forecasts and statements; assist in the preparation of business plans and scenario analysis (Monthly)
• Prepare documentation for banks, investors and other stakeholders
• Well versed in finance and financial modeling
• Business process modeling and presentation (case analysis, flow charts and/or formal notations)
• Person must be familiar with banking, loan and financial processes
• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills
• A proven track record within process re-engineering and systems analysis

Qualifications and Experience

• A good first degree from a reputable university
• MBA/Post graduate degree in Management would be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years experience years working in banking/financial industry, telecommunications, management / strategy consulting role, two (2) of which should be in a supervisory role in a similar position.

Competency and Skill Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian economic and telecoms industry trends
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic planning and corporate scorecard and performance measurement
• Good appreciation of emerging trends and convergence in the communications industry
• Good knowledge of the telecommunications industry and an appreciation of the dynamics of emerging markets
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systematic impact of various policies, issues and solutions
• Good data gathering and analysis skills
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Application Deadline: 15th April, 2011

Method of application:
Please forward suitability statement and resume as a single (one document) in MS Word or PDF format with the position applied for as subject of mail, to:recruitment@suburbanwestafrica.com