About the Role
Maurice Xandra Solutions is partnering with a leading microfinance bank in Nigeria to recruit a strategic and dynamic Head, Business Banking. In this executive leadership role, you will spearhead our client's commercial banking growth, expand their business customer base across SMEs and mid-market segments, and significantly strengthen their market presence in the Nigerian financial sector.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive business banking strategies to drive aggressive growth and sustainable profitability.
- Drive customer acquisition, retention, and portfolio growth across SMEs, merchants, and mid-market businesses.
- Lead the end-to-end development of commercial banking products, value-added services, and innovative marketplace solutions.
- Forge and manage strategic partnerships to expand business offerings and market reach.
- Oversee robust collections strategies to improve loan repayment performance and proactively mitigate portfolio risks.
- Monitor business performance closely against deposit, revenue, lending, and profitability targets.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal teams to enhance product delivery and overall customer experience.
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing business banking and sales teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 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, practical understanding of credit management, loan collections, and advanced financial analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in digital banking, electronic payments, or financial inclusion is a distinct advantage.
- Deep knowledge of cooperative finance and the Nigerian community banking ecosystem is highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, strategic thinking, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Possession of an MBA or relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership growth.
- A dynamic, collaborative work culture in a forward-thinking financial institution.