Team Lead, Public Sector and Private Banking - Lagos at Optimus Bank

About the job

• Are you an experienced and confident banker seeking a challenging role in the Public Sector and Private Banking sector?

We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and coordinate the Bank's long-term strategy for the public sector and HNI team, as well as formulate and implement new business and investment strategies.
• Drive and support the implementation of strategies in collaboration with business groups such as corporate, commercial, SME and Personal Banking, as well as our functional departments and subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement comprehensive plans for improvement and expansion as well as plans long-range goals for the Bank.
• Track strategy execution and performance against established targets/metrics for each area of the bank as well as potential risks and mitigation plans.
• Enhance the Bank's ability to attract funds and improve overall profitability in the Public and Government sector.
• Drive Bank’s balance sheet growth (Asset and Liability growth)
• Effectively explore opportunities to create desired visibility for the bank in government circle
• Continually enhance team performance to achieve quality customer service delivery.
• Lead the Bank's long-term strategy for the public sector HNI team and translate the strategy into business and functional objectives.
• Oversee and drive strategic business development and relationship management within the Public Sector Group (including the Federal Govt, State Government and Parastatals and Multilateral Agencies)
• Represents the Bank in Federal, state governments issues and regulatory matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience in Public Sector and Private Banking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• In-depth knowledge of banking products and services
• Minimum experience – 5 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience.
• Confidence and proficiency in Public Sector/ Private banking operations
• Proven track record of successful client relationship management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills