Head, Business Banking
- Full-time
Company Description
Primera MFBank, your partner for growth, is a fully licensed technology-driven finance platform that offers financial solutions to businesses and individuals. Anchored by a strong balance sheet and an experienced, hands-on management team, we enhance financial inclusion by offering suite of financial services to meet the needs of clients.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Business Banking
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Client Management
Reports to: Chief Client Officer
Job Description
- Drives the Business Banking Teams to achieve set targets across various lines.
- Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to drive the development of more efficient ways of doing business.
- Ensure that all loans disbursed are repaid when due and the PAR of the business portfolio is within regulatory limits.
- Ensure periodic/regular training and development of all members of the Business Banking Team.
- Identifying key areas for improvement in the business process and driving the same.
- Attending periodic meetings with other senior members of the business.
- Generating new business opportunities and driving new product development in line with various business needs of customers.
- Generating quality sales leads for the business
Accountability:
- Ensure a minimum of 100% achievement of assigned targets.
- Ensuring the portfolio quality (PAR) remains within regulatory limits.
- Ensure the team maintains a minimum of a B audit rating.
- Develop strategies to ensure sustainable growth and profitability in line with the Bank's goals.
Qualifications
- A good 1st degree in humanities, social sciences, administration, or any related field.
- Added professional/academic qualifications or certifications will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 7-10 years banking experience with a particular focus on growing and managing a significant SME/Business Banking loan and deposit portfolio and leadin people.
Additional Information
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Professional sales training would be a strong advantage.
- Proven track record of achieving targets and driving sales growth in a business.
- Strong leadership skills and an ability to inspire sales teams.
- Strong and successful experience in Business Banking, Credit Analysis and structuring for businesses.
- Strong knowledge of the various dynamic Business Banking products and ability to drive same.
- Excellent relationship-building competencies.
- Must possess excellent team management and leadership skills.
- Possess excellent communication, written and presentation skills.
- Must possess excellent problem-solving and innovation skills.
- Demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking and planning abilities.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.