Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking the expertise of astute professionals to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLEASE NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage. This applies to all underlisted positions

RENUMERATION: Highly competitive and tied to expertis

Head, Credit & Risk Management – MFB 001

Core functions for this position are:
•   Manage the Bank’s credit portfolio.
•   Design, implement and review bank’s credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.
•   Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.
•   Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank’s clients.
•   Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.

Qualifications
•   Bsc/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
•   A professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
•   A Masters degree will be an added advantage
•   8-10 years experience in a financial institution
•   4 years loan administration & Business Development experience
•   Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-Risk (PAR)

Person Specifications
•   Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
•   A keen eye for details
•   Between 30 - 40 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MFB 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Business Development-    MGT 005
Core functions for this position are:

•   Develop cutting edge marketing strategies
•   Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for organization
•   Presenting the organization to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
•   Will have individual responsibility for new business
•   Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
•   Ensuring the organisation remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Qualifications
•   A degree in Business Administration
•   MBA from a reputable institution will be an added advantage
•   Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
•   Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
•   Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
•   Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
•   A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
•   Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
•   Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 005) as the subject of the mail to:

recruitment@thestrategos.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.