Agric Business Head, Commercial Banking Division at Access Bank

Description

• As the head of Agric Business in Commercial Banking, you’ll take a lead role in delivering an outstanding experience to our Agricultural customers.
• You’ll acquire, manage, retain meaningful relationships with our customers, using your financial knowledge to offer thoughtful solutions to help address their financial needs

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Executive Director Supervising Agric Business Group
• Responsible for providing policy direction on agricultural lending processes and procedures.
• Responsible for developing processes, procedures and products for the SBU.
• Responsible for assessing Agric credit risks in liaison with credit risk management.
• Responsible for developing business/market along viable Agricultural value chains.
• Responsible for managing all Agric lending activities with Business Unit’s and Credit Risk teams.
• Responsible for maintaining an “intelligent” database of all Agric Business activities and reporting in liaison with other units.
• Responsible for monitoring the portfolio performance in line with banks objectives and targets.
• Responsible for administration and supervision of all Agric Business Group’s staff.
• Responsible for training, discipline and performance of Agric Business Group’s staff.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by Executive Director.

Requirements
Desired Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Banking and in the Agric Sector. A recognized professional certification will be an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of commercial banking; commercial credit knowledge and an ability to quickly learn new products and services
• Possesses sound judgment and is creative in providing credit/deposit solutions to bank clients
• Significant experience with commercial credit decision making authority, with experience in complex capital structures and cross border transactions
• Minimum intermediate level credit skills with the capability to demonstrate advanced level credit skills to be appointed a senior credit officer
• Able to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external constituencies
• Proven track record of successfully managing and leading teams through complex change; a reputation for retaining, attracting and developing talent
• Proven leadership ability with excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to express a sound opinion, able to agreeably present another viewpoint
• Must have a sharp business development focus and demonstrate innovative approaches.

Benefits
So, what can we offer you in return?

You can expect excellent benefits, personal development, and a career that's enriching and full of opportunity! This is inclusive of but not limited to:

• Competitive pay that surpasses industry and matches global standards
• Career Growth
• Merit driven performance management system
• Adequate training and development to help improve your knowledge.
• Employee recognition based on Performance.