Branch Head at a Leading Microfinance Bank (MFB) - Mecer Consulting Limited

Mecer Consulting Limited - Our client, a Leading Microfinance Bank (MFB) in Nigeria with headquarters in Abuja and a balance sheet size of over N15 billion, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Head

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Full-Time

Description

• She/He will be in charge of Abuja or Lagos Mainland and Island operations as well as leading the business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the development and implementation of the branch’s strategic plan and budgets
• Monitor and evaluate branch performance to generate a healthy portfolio every month, including client satisfaction metrics.
• Lead the team in championing the bank’s brand image both internally and externally
• Oversee credit risk framework, implement credit strategies, policies and procedures in line with the bank’s corporate strategy and ensure compliance.
• Implement the microfinance plan focusing on increasing the outreach of the bank through innovative marketing programs and the development of new credit.
• Manage and maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in a related field of study from a reputable University.
• At least 8 years experience in management positions with 3 years in a strategic management roles in a Microfinance Institution or commercial Bank.
• Must have managed a branch or branches of a bank
• Must have managed accounting officers, and credit portfolio.
• Must have a sitting cabal preferably in Abuja/Lagos is an added advantage and a robust customer base in the stated locations.
• Experience in credit origination and credit risk assessment in a lending environment coupled with mobilization and delivery channel development.
• Flexible and resourceful; the ability to work in a fast-growing institution
• A thorough understanding of microfinance performance metrics/indicators and the ability to interpret and process operations data.

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2022.