About the Role
Aella is a fast-growing financial services company dedicated to improving access to credit, digital payments, and financial wellness solutions across emerging markets. We leverage technology, data, and innovation to deliver secure, seamless, and affordable financial products, empowering individuals and businesses to build financial stability. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team in Nigeria. In this strategic role, you will play a pivotal part in driving deposit mobilisation, loan origination, and high-net-worth individual (HNWI) customer acquisition, directly contributing to our continued market expansion and profitability.
Key Responsibilities- Drive deposit mobilisation by sourcing high-value individual and corporate deposits to support liquidity goals.
- Identify and acquire high-net-worth clients, significantly growing the customer base through strategic account opening.
- Generate quality loan opportunities, assess client needs, and drive loan origination in strict alignment with company credit policies.
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients to ensure high retention and business growth.
- Leverage proactive networking, client referrals, and comprehensive market intelligence to identify emerging business opportunities.
- Consistently achieve and exceed assigned performance targets for deposits, account openings, and loan disbursements.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all business development activities and deliver insightful performance reports to management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related commercial discipline.
- Proven professional experience in business development, deposit mobilisation, lending, or relationship management within the financial services sector.
- A strong, active network of high-net-worth individuals and potential depositors or borrowers in the Nigerian market.
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern banking products, credit processes, and advanced customer acquisition strategies.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-first mindset.
- Demonstrated drive for results and a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding aggressive performance targets.
- Competitive base salary aligned with industry standards.
- Lucrative performance-based incentives and bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture that values ownership and impact.