About the Role
Pertinence Group is a dynamic, technology-driven entrepreneurially-minded company with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, investment, and financial services across multiple continents. We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Managing Director to lead our Microfinance Bank subsidiary. In this executive role, you will provide strategic direction, foster financial growth, and ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards while scaling our impact in the Nigerian financial sector.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Microfinance Bank, developing and executing robust business plans.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, aggressive customer acquisition, and market expansion initiatives.
- Oversee lending, credit operations, and proactive non-performing loan recovery strategies to maintain a healthy portfolio.
- Ensure stringent risk management, effective internal controls, and corporate governance across all levels.
- Maintain seamless compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations and other statutory requirements.
- Monitor financial performance, liquidity, and capital adequacy while leading innovative product development.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a high-performing management team to achieve organizational goals.
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master Degree or professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or MBA are highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant banking or financial services experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive leadership role within a regulated financial institution.
- Deep expertise in microfinance operations, credit risk management, and the Nigerian regulatory landscape.
- Demonstrated track record of driving business growth, profitability, and strategic execution.
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills with uncompromised integrity.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities to shape the future of a rapidly growing, innovative financial institution.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with international exposure.