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Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate, execute, and monitor the bank's short- and long-term strategic plans in alignment with the Board of Directors' vision.
• Drive business growth, market share expansion, and customer acquisition across target microfinance and SME segments.
• Identify new market opportunities, expansion locations, and innovative product offerings (e.g., digital lending, mobile banking platforms).
• Represent the bank in high-level stakeholders' meetings, key strategic partnerships, and public/industry forums.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all branches and functional units, ensuring seamless execution and service delivery.
• Ensure the health and quality of the loan portfolio by maintaining robust credit risk assessments and efficient loan collection/recovery strategies.
• Supervise the development and deployment of digital banking infrastructure to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.
• Monitor operational metrics and financial performance indicators against set targets and budgets.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for the bank’s financial health, profit and loss (P&L), capital adequacy, and liquidity management.
• Oversee annual budgeting, financial forecasting, capital allocation, and resource optimization processes.
• Establish robust internal control, governance, and risk management frameworks to mitigate operational, credit, liquidity, and reputational risks.
• Ensure continuous readiness for internal and external audits and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure total adherence and compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) guidelines, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Maintain clear and transparent communication with the Board of Directors, providing regular performance updates, strategic reports, and risk evaluations.
• Ensure corporate governance best practices are strictly embedded across all levels of the institution.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire an executive leadership team and broader workforce to achieve high levels of performance and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance, and ethical organizational culture focused on innovation and customer-centricity.
• Oversee talent retention strategies, capacity building, and succession planning for critical bank roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines. Master’s degree or MBA from a recognized institution is highly preferred.
• Mandatory Microfinance Certified Banker (MCB) certification issued by CIBN. Additional professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or CIBN are strongly desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years’ progressive experience in the banking sector (commercial or microfinance banking), with at least 5 to 7 years in a senior executive leadership role (e.g., Executive Director, General Manager, or Chief Operating Officer).
• Must meet all regulatory "Fit and Proper" person requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for microfinance bank executives.
• Proven track record of portfolio growth, successful digital banking transformation, risk management, and profitability in a microfinance or financial services environment.
• Deep understanding of microfinance operations, credit management, financial technology, regulatory frameworks, and board-level reporting.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and structure large, complex financial transactions.
• Lead negotiations with counterparties, providing strategic advice on structuring, pricing, and risk-sharing.
• Oversee the drafting and review of term sheets, letters of intent, shareholder agreements, and other deal documentation.
• Lead in-depth market research, sectoral analysis, and policy reviews to guide client investment decisions.
• Provide strategic advice on structuring infrastructure, energy, real estate, and development finance projects.
• Oversee comprehensive feasibility studies, including technical, economic, and financial assessments.
• Present complex financial and strategic analyses to clients, boards, and investors in a clear and compelling manner.
• Supervise preparation of project deliverables including strategic reports, action plans, and client presentations.
• Supervise the development of advanced financial models to evaluate transactions and projects.
• Ensure robustness and accuracy of financial and valuation analyses (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, NAV, LBO, etc.).
• Provide thought leadership on sector and industry trends, capital markets dynamics, and financial performance benchmarks.
• Lead the origination and execution of M&A, capital raising, debt restructuring, and private equity transactions.
• Oversee preparation of key client deliverables including transaction models, pitch books, and investment memoranda.
• Ensure timely execution and maintain the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.
• Guide the development of robust business cases articulating strategic rationale, project benefits, and financial implications.
• Identify risks, design mitigation strategies, and present findings to boards, investors, and regulators.
• Align business cases with industry standards and best practices to support fundraising and approvals.
• Lead the identification, sourcing, and origination of new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporates, investors, DFIs, and government agencies.
• Represent the company in high-level client engagements, conferences, and industry events.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing advisory unit.
• Establish best-in-class execution frameworks, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Ensure strict adherence to SEC, NSE, NAICOM, and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee risk management practices and maintain governance frameworks across transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Master’s degree/MBA from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA or CFA or any equivalent professional qualifications is required.
• Minimum of 12 years’ progressive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction advisory, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of originating and executing high-value transactions in M&A, capital markets, and restructuring.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Strong industry knowledge across key sectors (infrastructure, energy, financial services, real estate, consumer markets, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage senior-level client relationships, and deliver high-profile transactions.