About the Role
Open Access Consulting is a professional services firm dedicated to delivering strategic solutions in human capital development, recruitment, and business consulting. We are currently recruiting a dynamic and results-driven Managing Director / Head of Sales to lead operations and commercial growth for our client in the financial sector.
Key Responsibilities- Provide daily leadership and direction to all department heads, chairing morning huddles to review performance figures including deposits, disbursements, PAR, and cash position.
- Drive aggressive deposit mobilisation and loan growth targets while personally managing key high-value customer relationships.
- Approve loans within delegated limits and chair the Management Credit Committee.
- Review daily financial positions, liquidity ratios, and portfolio-at-risk reports.
- Ensure strict compliance with CBN and NDIC regulations alongside timely rendition of statutory returns.
- Represent the organization before regulatory bodies, tax authorities, trade associations, and the Onitsha business community.
- Implement Board decisions, oversee staff performance management, and foster a strong sales culture.
- Minimum of a Master's Degree (MBA or M.Sc.) alongside a Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
- Mandatory Microfinance Certification Programme (MCP) of the CIBN for regulatory approval.
- Professional qualifications such as ACIB, ICAN, ACCA, or CIM will be an added advantage.
- At least 10 years of banking or financial services experience, with 5 years in microfinance or retail banking and 3+ years in senior management.
- Must meet CBN fit and proper criteria.
- Deep understanding of the Onitsha and South-East MSME market structure.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other employee welfare benefits.
- Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and market presence of a growing financial institution.