Fresh Jobs at Optimus Bank

Why Optimus Bank:

Our comprehensive program is a blend of classroom learning with hands-on projects, it empowers you to develop strategic thinking, communication finesse, and innovative solutions. The program offers guided mentorship which enables you to gain insights from industry experts and seasoned mentors who will guide your growth every step of the way and also exposes you to real-world challenges in the industry.

Who Should Apply:

Recent graduates with a passion for sales and marketing, and a hunger to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We welcome innovative thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from a reputable university with at least a Second Class Upper Division (2:1) in any discipline
• Must have completed NYSC
• Must not be older than 26 years of age at the time of application
• Minimum of 5'O Level credits (including English & Mathematics)
• Candidate should be a resident of Lagos.

Skills​

• Creative thinking
• Problem-solving Skills
• Effective communication skills 
• Customer Obsession
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Active Listening Skills

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Are you an experienced and confident banker seeking a challenging role in the Commercial Banking sector?

We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying business opportunities and providing financial solutions
• Provide overall leadership and continually enhance team performance in various to achieve quality customer service delivery.
• Drive business growth and achieve set revenue, quality risks assets and deposit mobilization targets through effective relationship management.
• Identifying Clients needs and matching bank products and services to such needs
• Mobilize revenue for the team and ensure customer satisfaction and drive business development for the group.
• Coordinate execution of the sales plan by customer segment and product for the team
• Developing new relationships and managing existing ones within the assigned sector
• Monitor team sales pipeline deals and identify additional methods of improving performance.
• Manage team’s sales KPIs, respective tasks, responsibilities and target allocations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction 
• Credit writing and following up on credit disbursement and monitoring
• Conduct credit appraisals and ascertain validity of submitted credit-request documents and ensure that customer meets credit requirements
• Develop a broad understanding of the assigned sector and achieve Specified Targets as specified by the Group Head.
• Conduct debt Recovery activities
• Study and analyze trends in the assigned sector to present new ideas to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience in commercial 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 of 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Confidence and proficiency in commercial banking operations
• Proven track record of successful client relationship management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Candidate must be resident in Jigawa

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Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and coordinate the Bank's long-term strategy for the public sector 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 
• 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

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our Public Sector Group!

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Relationship Manager to join our Retail Banking team in Jigawa. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell banking products and services
• Provide overall leadership and continually enhance team performance in various areas to achieve quality customer service delivery.
• Drive business growth and achieve set revenue, quality risks assets and deposit mobilization targets through effective relationship management.
• Customer acquisition
• Proper onboarding of new customer, (funding account, linking of ATM card and onboard on Mobile Application)
• Developing new relationships and managing existing ones
• Daily engagement with customers for deposit mobilization
• Salary accounts acquisition
• Booking of quality loans
• POS terminal deployment and driving of collection.
• Relationship management with all customers of the Bank
• Delivery of excellent customer services to customers
• Preparation of weekly and monthly performance review documents
• Responsible for managing the team members (Account officers and DSA)

Requirements

• Candidate should be a resident of Jigawa
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience in commercial 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 of 4-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Confidence and proficiency in personal banking operations
• Proven track record of successful client relationship management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Relationship Manager to join our Retail Banking team in Jigawa. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell banking products and services
• Provide overall leadership and continually enhance team performance in various areas to achieve quality customer service delivery.
• Drive business growth and achieve set revenue, quality risks assets and deposit mobilization targets through effective relationship management.
• Customer acquisition
• Proper onboarding of new customer, (funding account, linking of ATM card and onboard on Mobile Application)
• Developing new relationships and managing existing ones
• Daily engagement with customers for deposit mobilization
• Salary accounts acquisition
• Booking of quality loans
• POS terminal deployment and driving of collection.
• Relationship management with all customers of the Bank
• Delivery of excellent customer services to customers
• Preparation of weekly and monthly performance review documents
• Responsible for managing the team members (Account officers and DSA)

Requirements

• Candidate should be a resident of Jigawa
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience in commercial 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 of 4-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Confidence and proficiency in personal banking operations
• Proven track record of successful client relationship management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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The SME Relationship Manager (RM) serves the banking needs of businesses by managing a portfolio of these clients, cross sells to existing customers and builds relationships by providing financial advice to business clients with a focus on client experience and risk management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the Bank’s Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) portfolio of business clients; grow portfolio by prospecting for new clients and deepening relationships with existing clients.
• Good understanding of business, finance, banking, credit, and risk management and ability to leverage on these in identifying and marketing the Bank’s products and services to customers within the Bank’s risk parameters
• Support the identification of target companies and Enterprises segments to whom the bank could provide its business services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the client in delivering comprehensive and customized business banking products and solutions tailored to the financial needs and circumstances of business clients.
• Build collaborative internal and external relationships to provide the best in client advice and service, develop the business to ensure a seamless experience for the client who has multiple products and services.
• Manage credit opportunities within the business area and provide support to branches as required.
• Cross selling to existing customers and building relationships through financial advice to business clients with a focus on client experience and risk management.
• Build relationships with existing and new customers to understand their businesses and analyze product and service growth opportunities
• Conduct periodic mini capacity building session for customers/ prospect to drive down bank’s products and service adoption as well adding value to customer
• Utilize referral networks and centers of influence to identify and develop long-term business relationships with potential new clients
• Keep abreast with market trends and monitor competitors' activities and manage a disciplined marketing process by business through insight sharing.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key customers, Improve customers’ product knowledge and grow revenue base.
• Protect the Bank by following sound risk management protocols and adhering to regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience in commercial 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 – 4 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience.
• Confidence and proficiency in commercial banking operations
• Proven track record of successful client relationship management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Candidate must be resident in Kano