About the Role
Regent Microfinance Bank Limited, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, is seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Marketing Officer to lead our marketing and business development strategy. We are dedicated to empowering Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, traders, farmers, and underserved individuals by delivering exceptional financial products and high investment returns.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and business development strategies aligned with the Bank’s overarching corporate objectives.
- Drive aggressive deposit mobilization, quality SME loan growth, account generation, and revenue performance to meet approved targets.
- Lead customer acquisition, retention, market expansion, and brand positioning initiatives across traditional, digital, and community-based channels.
- Identify high-potential new markets, customer segments, strategic partnerships, and business opportunities through rigorous market research and competitor analysis.
- Manage the marketing budget effectively while overseeing internal marketing staff, external agencies, and vendor partnerships.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key customers, business partners, and stakeholders while championing service excellence.
- Provide detailed regular reports to executive management regarding marketing performance, emerging growth opportunities, and vital market developments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
- Relevant postgraduate degree or professional certification will be a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in marketing, business development, or sales, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience within the banking, microfinance, or broader financial services sector with a solid grasp of retail and SME banking products.
- Exceptional strategic leadership, team management, negotiation, and relationship-management competencies.
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical decision-making capabilities, and a commitment to high standards of professional integrity.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and executive responsibilities.
- Opportunities to directly shape the strategic direction of a growing, CBN-licensed financial institution.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment supported by an experienced, distinguished board of directors.