SME Lending Specialist

About the Role

Page International Financial Services Limited (Page Financials) is a CBN-licensed retail finance institution dedicated to delivering innovative financial solutions. We are currently looking for a dynamic and results-driven SME Lending Specialist to leverage their expertise in creating high-quality risk assets, identifying market opportunities, and fostering lasting client relationships across Nigeria.

• Strengthen the SME sales mechanism, sales force management, and assist in developing new distribution channels.
• Drive business development initiatives to actively acquire new SME clients and expand relationships with existing ones.
• Oversee the end-to-end lending process from application to disbursement, ensuring efficiency and strict regulatory compliance.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, interpret financial statements, manage accounts, budgets, and cash flows to maintain a healthy loan portfolio.
• Analyze financial ratios and monitor market developments for SME loan products through continuous market research and trend analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven banking and SME lending experience, currently employed in a related capacity.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting financial statements, calculating financial ratios, and conducting risk assessments.
• Exceptional sales, relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a deep understanding of current Nigerian financial market trends.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading financial institution.
• A collaborative, innovative, and dynamic work environment.

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