Business Development Associate at SeedStars Academy

About the Job

If Fintech sounds interesting to you and if autonomy, a steep learning curve and responsibility from day one are what you desire, then you might be the right fit for us!

We are currently seeking passionate individuals with a flair for Sales and Marketing to join our team in Lagos, as a Business Development Associate. The key mission of this job is to contribute to the company's top-line success by expanding our existing lending products through Lagos and other areas in Nigeria.

Responsibilities for this role include

• Acquire, onboard, and retain new individual and corporate clients through direct promotion and assist prospects with loan applications.
• Initiate the Credit Assessment process and ensure disbursement is done within agreed timelines
• Portfolio management, with full responsibility for the portfolio's growth and quality
• Collaborating with internal team members (Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, and Collections) to continuously improve the process
• Take initiative and improve or develop new lending products
• Drive revenue and profit to achieve the Company’s ambitious growth
• Plan and coordinate the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets

Your profile

• A Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
• Proven track record of personal, academic, and professional achievements
• A high degree of comfort with analytics, numbers, and the capability to draw decisions based on both data and intuition.
• Ability to work in an independent, structured, and goal-oriented manner
• Ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and meet demanding deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must
• Previous experience with SME lending or other financial products is a plus
• Excellent command of English and communication skills

Benefits and perks:

• Coaching opportunities and learning Financial Technology from the best
• Join a young, passionate, hungry, and growing team of entrepreneurs & facilitators
• Regular get-togethers like team events, etc.
• Flexible working hours and offsite work arrangements
• Pension, life, and health insurance schemes
• A high degree of autonomy, flat hierarchy, open communication, and get shit done attitude