About the Role
Maurice Xandra Solutions is a premier management consulting firm specializing in Human Resource, Management, and Process Improvement. We are currently recruiting a dynamic and experienced Head, Business Banking to spearhead our client's commercial growth and market penetration strategies across Nigeria. In this executive leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of business banking by driving customer acquisition, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to SMEs, merchants, and mid-market enterprises.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute robust business banking strategies to accelerate market growth and profitability.
- Drive aggressive customer acquisition and portfolio expansion across SMEs, merchants, and mid-market businesses.
- Lead the end-to-end development of commercial banking products, value-added services, and marketplace solutions.
- Build and nurture high-impact strategic partnerships to significantly expand business offerings and market reach.
- Oversee advanced collections strategies to optimize repayment performance and effectively mitigate portfolio risks.
- Monitor and evaluate financial performance against stringent deposit, revenue, lending, and profitability targets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to streamline product delivery and elevate overall customer experience.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing business banking teams to achieve excellence.
- Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline; an MBA or master's degree is an added advantage.
- 10 to 12 years of extensive, relevant experience in commercial, corporate, or SME banking.
- Proven track record in business development, sales leadership, and large-scale portfolio management.
- Strong, demonstrated understanding of credit management, risk mitigation, collections, and financial analysis.
- Prior experience in digital banking, payments, value-added services, or financial inclusion is a distinct advantage.
- Deep working knowledge of cooperative finance and Nigeria’s vibrant community banking ecosystem.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, strategic thinking, and relationship management capabilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
- Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership growth.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment in the heart of Nigeria.