Head of Corporate Banking at Venerer Talent

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to hire a Head of Corporate Banking. As Head of Corporate Banking, you will lead the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the Corporate Banking department.
• You will be responsible for building and managing high-value relationships with mid-sized and large corporates, overseeing the origination and execution of bespoke lending, trade finance, and structured credit solutions.
• This is a senior leadership role requiring strong business acumen, deep market insight, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth while ensuring credit quality and regulatory compliance.
• You will work closely with executive management to shape product offerings and identify new opportunities that align with client needs and the Group’s overall growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business origination efforts and build a robust pipeline of mid-to-large corporate clients across key target sectors.
• Develop and execute sales and relationship strategies to grow market share and client wallet.
• Structure, negotiate, and present credit facilities tailored to client needs.
• Review and approve credit proposals, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s credit policies, risk limits, and compliance requirements.
• Present and defend Corporate Banking credit applications to the Credit Committee.
• Supervise and mentor relationship managers and account officers within the Corporate Banking unit.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., risk, legal, operations, treasury) to ensure timely and seamless deal execution.
• Champion cross-selling of the Group’s full suite of products and services to drive group-wide value creation.
• Ensure strict adherence to KYC, AML, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company in public and private sector engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline in a recognised university.
• A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years’ continuous banking experience in sales and credit to the corporate banking market segment, with at least4years in a supervisory role.
• A good understanding of Risk, Credit policies and procedures.
• Hands on experience in Credit Analysis & Administration, Sales, Relationship Management, Customer Service, commercial and product development functions of a commercial bank at managerial level.
• Good understanding of economic trends and implications on the banking/finance sector.
• Experience in the Public Sector will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Management skills
• Strong Leadership & People Management
• Excellent communication and Relationship Management and Networking skills
• Marketing & Business Development
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Enthusiastic, passionate with a commitment to delivering exceptional standards of customer service always. ·
• Proactive decision-maker.
• Analytic skills/Problem Solving.
• Ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and implication for the private sector and direction of business opportunities.
• Adept at identifying business requirements and developing practical solutions towards the attainment of goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the competitive environment in the Banking industry and recommending to management business trends required to position the Bank for success.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace that prioritizes your well-being, fosters creativity, promotes excellence, and supports your professional development.
• Enjoy opportunities for personal and career development in a supportive and dynamic workplace.
• Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization committed to making wealth creation accessible to all.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team focused on transforming wealth creation and investment solutions.
• Join us redefine how clients create, manage, and grow wealth through exceptional investment solutions.