Head of Corporate Banking at a Reputable Financial Services Organization - Venerer Talent Africa

Venerer Talent Africa - Our client, a reputable financial services organization, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Corporate Banking

Location: Lagos,
Employment Type:

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to hire a Head of Corporate Banking. As Head of Corporate Banking, you will lead the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the Corporate Banking department.
• You will be responsible for building and managing high-value relationships with mid-sized and large corporates, overseeing the origination and execution of bespoke lending, trade finance, and structured credit solutions.
• This is a senior leadership role requiring strong business acumen, deep market insight, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth while ensuring credit quality and regulatory compliance.
• You will work closely with executive management to shape product offerings and identify new opportunities that align with client needs and the Group’s overall growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business origination efforts and build a robust pipeline of mid-to-large corporate clients across key target sectors.
• Develop and execute sales and relationship strategies to grow market share and client wallet.
• Structure, negotiate, and present credit facilities tailored to client needs.
• Review and approve credit proposals, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s credit policies, risk limits, and compliance requirements.
• Present and defend Corporate Banking credit applications to the Credit Committee.
• Supervise and mentor relationship managers and account officers within the Corporate Banking unit.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., risk, legal, operations, treasury) to ensure timely and seamless deal execution.
• Champion cross-selling of the Group’s full suite of products and services to drive group-wide value creation.
• Ensure strict adherence to KYC, AML, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company in public and private sector engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline in a recognised university.
• A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years’ continuous banking experience in sales and credit to the corporate banking market segment, with at least4years in a supervisory role.
• A good understanding of Risk, Credit policies and procedures.
• Hands on experience in Credit Analysis & Administration, Sales, Relationship Management, Customer Service, commercial and product development functions of a commercial bank at managerial level.
• Good understanding of economic trends and implications on the banking/finance sector.
• Experience in the Public Sector will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Management skills
• Strong Leadership & People Management
• Excellent communication and Relationship Management and Networking skills
• Marketing & Business Development
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Enthusiastic, passionate with a commitment to delivering exceptional standards of customer service always. ·
• Proactive decision-maker.
• Analytic skills/Problem Solving.
• Ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and implication for the private sector and direction of business opportunities.
• Adept at identifying business requirements and developing practical solutions towards the attainment of goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the competitive environment in the Banking industry and recommending to management business trends required to position the Bank for success.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace that prioritizes your well-being, fosters creativity, promotes excellence, and supports your professional development.
• Enjoy opportunities for personal and career development in a supportive and dynamic workplace.
• Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization committed to making wealth creation accessible to all.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team focused on transforming wealth creation and investment solutions.
• Join us redefine how clients create, manage, and grow wealth through exceptional investment solutions.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: recruitment@venerertalentafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.