Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, Ekiti at Resort Consult Limited

Sector: Microfinance Banking (Tier-2) 

Status: Full-time | Executive Management 

Job Summary

A reputable and fast-growing Tier-2 Microfinance Bank, licensed by the CBN and operating within Ekiti State, is seeking the services of a visionary, results-oriented, and highly experienced financial services professional to serve as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO).

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and direction, ensuring sustainable growth, operational efficiency, sound risk management, and strong corporate governance. The MD/CEO will be responsible for driving innovation, strengthening customer confidence, and positioning the bank as a preferred financial partner within the MSME and retail markets space.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership to achieve the bank's mission, vision, and profitability objectives.
• Business Development: Develop and execute innovative business strategies that enhance market share, digital transformation, and customer satisfaction.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with CBN regulations, corporate governance standards, and all statutory requirements.
• Product Strategy: Oversee the development of products and services tailored to the financial needs of the target markets.
• Risk Management: Strengthen credit risk management, portfolio quality, and financial performance.
• Team Building: Build and sustain a high-performing management team with clear succession planning.
• Stakeholder Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, investors, and customers.
• Performance Culture: Drive a performance culture across the organization through accountability, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Board Reporting: Present periodic reports and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields ; a Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years' experience in the financial services industry, with at least 5 years in senior/executive management roles within a Microfinance or Deposit Money Bank.
• Certifications: Microfinance Certification Programme (MCP) through MCIB qualification is mandatory.
• Professional Membership: Professional qualifications such as ACIB, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are required.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated competence in strategic management, credit administration, risk management, operations, and digital transformation.
• Technology: Excellent computer literacy and proficiency in modern banking technology and management systems.
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Ekiti State business environment and its unique economic landscape will be an added advantage.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, critical analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity.

Remuneration & Benefits

Attractive and performance-based, commensurate with experience and industry standards.