Managing Director / CEO at a Microfinance Bank

A Microfinance Bank is recruiting a highly motivated and seasoned candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director / CEO 

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, tactical, and operational leadership to ensure sustainable profitability and measurable social impact.
• Drive customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction through consistent delivery of excellent customer experience.
• Ensure full compliance with all internal policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Offer strong leadership and guidance to the branch team.
• Prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive performance reports at agreed intervals.

Key Performance Indicators
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Achieve the bank’s annual performance and profitability targets.
• Foster positive customer and employee experiences.
• Promote and uphold a strong culture of risk management and compliance.

Requirements

• HND, B.Sc Degree
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least five years in the Microfinance subsector covering operations, risk, and sales.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong strategic insight, a proven performance record, and a solid educational background, supported by extensive business and operational experience within a leading Microfinance Bank.
• In-depth knowledge of Microfinance Bank operations, best practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles and broader management techniques.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Strong people management and relationship-building skills.
• Good knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements.
• High level of commercial awareness and business acumen.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@citygateglobal.com using the job title as the subject of the email.