Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at a Microfinance Bank - Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client, a Microfinance Bank, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Microfinance Bank, responsible for driving growth, profitability, innovation, and financial inclusion.
• The role oversees all core business functions including Operations, Finance, Technology, Risk, Credit, HR, Marketing, and Compliance.

Key Objectives
The CEO is accountable for:

• Strategic Leadership & Growth – Market expansion, digital banking strategy, business model innovation, profitability.
• Financial Management – Capital raising (equity/debt), liquidity, P&L optimization, investor relations.
• Risk & Governance – Strong risk culture, credit portfolio quality, regulatory compliance (CBN/AML/CFT).
• Product & Digital Innovation – Microfinance/SME lending, digital channels, API/fintech integrations.
• Operational Excellence – Process automation, cost efficiency, customer experience.
• People & Culture – Talent development, performance culture, leadership & diversity.
• Brand & Stakeholder Management – Ecosystem partnerships, regulatory and industry representation.

Key Responsibilities (Highlights)

• Define and execute long-term vision and growth strategy.
• Lead digital transformation, product development, and analytics.
• Strengthen enterprise risk management and compliance.
• Manage capital raising and investor relationships.
• Improve operational efficiency, cost optimization, and service delivery.
• Build a high-performing leadership team and inclusive culture.
• Drive partnerships (CBN, NIBSS, telcos, fintechs, DFIs, NGOs).

Performance Metrics

• Profitability & portfolio growth, risk/portfolio quality (PAR/NPL), operational efficiency, customer growth & NPS, digital adoption, culture & talent metrics, capital raised and regulatory relationship quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Business / Economics or related field; MBA required.
• Professional certifications (CFA, ACCA, ICAN, CIBN, PRM/FRM) are an added advantage.
• 10–15+ years senior leadership experience in financial services, microfinance, retail banking, digital lending or fintech.
• Track record indigital financial platforms, capital raising, and credit/risk management.

Key Skills:

• Visionary leadership, strong financial and risk acumen, innovation and digital fluency, stakeholder engagement, ethical judgment, people leadership, and execution discipline.

Compensation

• N18M – N24M net/year
• Performance bonuses, pension, health insurance, executive benefits, international travel, official car & operational allowance.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2025.