Senior Business Development Officer at Advans LaFayette Microfinance Bank (3 Openings)

Advans Nigeria, originally established as La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited in June 2012, was founded with the mission to provide comprehensive financial services to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Our commitment to supporting MSMEs is at the heart of our operations, ensuring financial inclusion and empowerment for small businesses. In January 2013, Advans Nigeria proudly opened its first branch office in Ibadan, marking the beginning of our journey in delivering exceptional microfinance banking services. By May 2013, we expanded with a second branch, followed by three additional branches in 2014 to cater to the growing needs of our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Business Development Officer

Locations: Ibadan - Oyo, Mushin, Ikeja - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 3 Openings

Job Summary

• The Senior Business Development Officer drives the Bank’s growth strategy by originating and expanding high-quality deposit and credit portfolios within the MSME segment, ensuring full alignment with the Bank’s strategic and financial objectives.
• The role leverages market intelligence to identify and convert new business opportunities, optimize product positioning, and strengthen revenue performance.
• It provides leadership and oversight for business development activities, ensures disciplined execution and superior client engagement, and maintains strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Job Description
Business Planning:

• Translate the Bank’s vision and strategic priorities into actionable business development initiatives and departmental objectives.
• Conduct strategic research and impact analysis to inform management decision-making and strengthen business planning outcomes.
• Drive the cascade and execution of approved strategic objectives within the Business Development function.

Competitive & Economic Analysis:

• Lead structured analysis of market, competitive, regulatory, and macroeconomic trends to ensure strategic alignment and responsiveness.
• Engage proactively with regulators, government agencies, and key stakeholders to interpret policy shifts and assess implications for business growth.
• Provide periodic strategic intelligence reports to support executive oversight.

Identification of Business Opportunities and New Product Planning:

• Identify and evaluate new market, sectoral, and product opportunities aligned with the Bank’s growth agenda, particularly within the MSME segment.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, financial modelling, and impact forecasting for new product and market entry initiatives.
• Drive structured implementation of the Bank’s product development framework and industry engagement strategy.

Stakeholder Management & Product Development:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to define product requirements, develop specifications, and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Engage clients and key stakeholders to validate assumptions, refine value propositions, and ensure market relevance.
• Facilitate development of supporting policies, operational processes, and compliance controls for new product rollout.

New Product Performance & Continuous Improvement:

• Establish and monitor performance scorecards to track portfolio growth, profitability, and product adoption.
• Lead post-implementation reviews to optimize product performance and enhance commercial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement across business development systems, processes, and strategic planning frameworks.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online