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Supervisor: Reporting to Head SME Manager

Position scope

• The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the strategic agenda for SME
• Banking Department through balance sheet growth, Customer Acquisition,Customer retention, profit &; loss targets in order to support achievement of overall business strategy; in a cost effective and high return manner.
• The job holder will be involved in product development oversight aimed at sustaining the Bank’s competitive position within SME businesses. Coverage will be strictly loans and advances.

Key Responsibilities

• The Chief's mission is to drive SME credit (Loans &; Advances) ranging from 4 million to 50 million Nigeria Naira across Nigeria.
• To Assist the Head, SME achieve and develop, lead the implementation of the SME Segment strategy in line with the overall Retail Banking Strategy; to ensure achievement of profitability targets through revenue maximisation and prudent cost management.
• To drive sustainable growth and acquisition of new customers for the SME Banking through the creation, development and maintenance of high quality advisory relationships.
• Assist to build and maintain productive and strategic relations with customers / suppliers / line manager /stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for the SME Segment.
• Assist to drive customer-led propositions for the SME Banking Segment by developing a pipeline of value adding customer solutions to include customer experience, products, and service offers.
• Assist to ensure strong cross- selling of existing and new SME loan products to existing and new clients; and in this process, maintain effective liaison with all relevant business units in the Bank.
• Assist in Championing the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Assist in facilitating training programs to enhance product knowledge to the Retail Banking teams, branch staff and sales teams on SME Banking Products.
• Maintains a detailed and current understanding of the industry; (at SME Banking, current market structures; regulatory requirements and issues) to ensure that opportunities are realised and the risks mitigated.
• Assist in ensuring timely submission of quality credit proposals in conformity with the Credit Policy guidelines and requirements whilst maintaining the quality of the SME portfolio within the stipulated NonPerforming Loans (NPL) and Portfolio at Risk (PAR) parameters.
• Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a credible high performing SME team.
• To meet monthly objective of ₦150,000,000.00 i.e One hundred and fifty Million naira loan disbursement per month.

Skills & Experience

• University Degree in a Business related field. An advanced degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional Product Development or Project Management Qualification.
• Prior experience in Micro-finance banking
• Minimum 8 years general banking experience with at least 5 years’ experience in SME Sector 3 years of which must have been in a leadership position.
• Must have hands on experience in Credit Analysis &; Administration, Sales, Relationship Management, Customer Service, commercial and product development functions of a commercial bank at managerial level.
• Demonstrated consistent high performance in role(s) held in the last three years.
• A thorough knowledge of Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Products, Retail Banking products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in high performance management.
• Membership of a Marketing professional body will be desirable.
• A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.
• Excellent planning, Organisation, problem solving and analytical skills.

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Supervisor: Reporting to Head SME Manager.

Position scope

• SME Loan Officer is responsible for processing loan applications for SME and corporate clients, as well as monitoring the loan portfolio

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospect new clients and assists them for loan application.
• To analyze and interpret financial statements of the business in order to access the repayment capacity and financial soundness of the borrower.
• Conducts loan appraisal and collects detailed information (personal, business, and guaranties) and arrange to opens new loan account.
• Prepares and execute loan contracts and arrange for disbursement of loan in kind.
• Have good knowledge about guidelines of regulatory body and able to prepare loan reports for internal and external use.
• Monitors the loan and follows up of the timely repayment.
• Maintains contact and maintain good relationship with client.
• Ensure full compliance with all in-place Baobab policies & procedures and with audit recommendations.

Requirements

• Good understanding of business processes.
• Ability to communicate and to maintain good relations with the client.
• Good presentation skills and excellent courteous attitude; social concern.
• Ability to work in confidentiality; ability to work in the field.

Skills and Specifications:

• At least 1-2 years prior experience in credit department in commercial banks or any financial sector.
• Prior experience in Microfinance banking will be an added advantage
• Bachelor degree in Banking & Finance or Accounting
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Negotiation and internal relationship building.
• Sound written and verbal English communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Applicants must reside within Lagos.