Head, Credit & Marketing Job in Lagos

Our client, a nascent, budding and vibrant Microfinance Bank in Lagos State, has engaged us to recruit competent and suitable candidates with outstanding track record in Financial Institution Management for the following key Executive/Top Management position,

Job Position:  HEAD, CREDIT & MARKETING
Job Location: Lagos

THE JOB:

The Head - Credit & Marketing* , who shall report directly to the MD/CEO, has the overall responsibility of articulating, developing and facilitating the implementation of effective marketing strategies, programmes and activities aimed at meeting customer needs, to enhance the Bank’s brand equity, and ultimately increase the revenue generation capacity, profitability and balance sheet size, to achieve peak performance and competitive edge.  The specific duties and responsibilities of the position include: 0verseeing the articulation and execution of the Bank’s marketing strategies, which will align with the overall corporate strategy, goals and objectives of the bank; providing effective guidance, leadership support and direction to the Marketing team; building the Bank’s profile and brand image in the market through sustained marketing drives;. developing and managing strategic relationships with key customers in relevant market segments; leading the Bank’s deposit mobilization efforts and ensuring that quality risks assets are created; coordinating the deployment of effective market penetration and market share acquisition frameworks; overseeing the collation of market business intelligence to support effective decision-making; monitoring changing market dynamics and adapting product offering to effectively meet these needs; working with top executive in the preparation and monitoring of departmental and corporate budget; and performing other tasks as may be assigned by the MD/ CEO.

Qualifications and Competency Requirements: The ideal candidate must:* 

• Have minimum of first degree or its equivalent in business administration, banking and finance, social or management science, or any other relevant discipline.
• Have minimum of 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience, out of which at least 5 must be in the financial service industry, and at least 3 years at the Management Level.
• Have practical experience in Microfinance Banking and must have undergone the Microfinance Certification Programme and obtained a Certificate in Microfinance Banking issued by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Other required skills and competency requirements include:

•  A proven record of success in senior management level, preferably in the microfinance banking industry.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of Microfinance Banking; In-depth knowledge and understanding of marketing principles – advertising, brand management, market/ sector targeting, product development etc.
• Good understanding of micro and macro-economic indices and their impact on small businesses
• Strong people management, mentoring, and leadership skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Very good presentation and facilitation skills, among several other required skills and competencies.

REMUNERATION

The salary packages for each of the two positions are attractive, competitive, sensitive to present economic conditions, and are negotiable - plus several other benefits and allowances that go with each of the two positions.

Method of Application

All qualified and interested candidates should please forward their Applications and Curriculum Vitae to: *karis.doxa@gmail.com* , to reach us not later than *Friday 8th November, 2024* .

Applicant’s CV should please indicate 3 referees, with phone numbers, at least one of which must be a top executive in the Banking Industry.