Consumer Lending Specialists at Careers Verified Limited (20 Openings)

At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation etc. to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem solving approach and proven track record in our practice area combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consumer Lending Specialist

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Consumer Lending Specialist is responsible for promoting and processing consumer loan products, assessing customer eligibility, guiding applicants through the lending process, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• The role focuses on driving loan growth while maintaining high-quality customer service and risk management standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Market and sell consumer loan products to individuals and small businesses.
• Identify prospective customers through field visits, referrals, and marketing activities.
• Interview applicants to understand financial needs and recommend suitable loan products.
• Collect and verify customer documentation for loan applications.
• Conduct preliminary credit assessments and support risk evaluation processes.
• Prepare and submit loan applications for approval in line with company procedures.
• Follow up on approved loans to ensure timely disbursement.
• Monitor loan repayments and support recovery efforts where necessary.
• Maintain accurate customer records and loan documentation.
• Ensure compliance with lending policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND inBusiness Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 1 year experience in consumer lending, microfinance, banking, or financial services.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Basic knowledge of credit analysis and loan processing.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic financial systems is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Sales and persuasion
• Credit evaluation awareness
• Customer relationship management
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Integrity and confidentiality

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.