West Africa Financial Business Lead (Ref: 421) at Global Profilers

Job Purpose
The individual will develop the financial markets sustainably across a fast-growing region.

Responsibilities within West Africa

·         Growing and retaining the organization’s financial business.
·         Growing and managing senior level relationships in financial institutions, corporate and the public sector; directly managing government accounts.
·         Overseeing and managing revenue.
·         Driving consistent and excellent experience across all aspects of the client journey.
·         Providing feedback on industry trends, challenges and opportunities to, and prioritizing client needs.
·         Promoting the organization’s brand and value proposition in the financial, corporate and government communities.
·         Supporting the different functions within the financial business, and other organizational businesses, by sharing leads, needs and relationships, and conducting joint discussions, as required to drive the success and profitability of the entire organisation. 
·          Developing a high performing team, and ensuring alignment of other virtual team members towards the common goals of the business.
·         Success measured by growth in revenue, net sales and net installations in strategic client segments.

Qualification and Experience:

·         10 years experience within the financial markets space
.         Experience in Financial Institutions, Investment Banking or Retail arena or International organization is an added advantage
.         Relationship and connection within the financial and public sector is a plus
·         Demonstrated success in a sales, account management, business development and/or client service role is essential.
·         Prior management experience is required.
·         A strong network of contacts within the region is strongly preferred.
·         Excellent understanding of the organization’s full value proposition.
·         Ability to build business relationship with clients at all levels.
·         Excellent English language skills to enable effective communication both internally and externally.  French is strongly preferred.
·         Self motivation and highly driven personality.
·         Proven track record of business achievement.