Managing Director (MD), FBN Guinea at First Bank

Ref Id: 18000019
Location: Head Office, Lagos
Organization: MD/CE Directorate
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Description

• Work closely with the Board in implementing the Group’s strategies in line with the business objectives agreed with the Parent Bank.
• Drive the achievement of the Bank’s financial targets within FBNBank Guinea.
• Formulate and implement the Bank’s various business strategies; and propel the Bank’s products and services to the top of the market.
• Build the organizational structures and business teams capable of delivering distinctive performance.
• Manage overall business relationship to maximize revenue income and profitability.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain existing customer relationships.
• Establish an agenda of top issues and opportunities to improve Consumer and Commercial Banking services in the Bank's performance and growth.
• Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board; and participate in Management Committee meetings and other related businesses as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• A good first degree or equivalent in any related field.  Higher degrees/Professional Certification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant banking experience with, at least, four (4) years in a supervisory role.
• Excellent experience of client relationship management and dealing with HNIs and mid to large sized corporate entities
• Excellent knowledge of various business segments covering retail, corporate, commercial, public sector and corporate banking
• Ability to handle big ticket transactions; and excellent credit analysis & appraisal skills
• Sound knowledge of local operating environment and business transaction dynamics
• Good understanding of the relevant regulations e.g. national budget, foreign exchange and monetary policy guidelines
• Strong financial modeling, quantitative and analytic skills
• Proficiency in French or working knowledge of French language will be a distinct advantage. 

Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

• Marketing and Networking
• Relationship Management
• Credit/Risk Management
• Customer Service

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong Leadership and Business Management Skills
• Team Building / Conflict Management
• Strong marketing and Deal Structuring Skills
• Strong Interpersonal, Communication and Presentation Skills
• Knowledge of the Business Environment and appreciation of both local and global financial markets
• Passion and Drive.