Relationship Manager, Dedicated Banking at a Bank - Westfield Consulting Limited (2 Openings)

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Banking sector (One of the new generation banks) is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Relationship Manager, Dedicated Banking

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Port Harcourt - Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Report To: Head, Dedicated Banking
Grade: Assistant Banking Officer – Assistant Manager

Job Summary

• The job holder will originate and manage relationships with religious bodies, corporate clients so as to ensure optimum customer acquisition, retention and income generation from sales of all appropriate Assets, Liability and Cash management products of the bank.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage the development of prudently priced assets, cost-effective long-term liability with reputable companies and organizations in order to ensure Bank’s maximum profitability.
• To identify and develop a target pipeline and aggressively market for new profitable status customers from the identified target sectors.
• Manage key religious bodies who are customers to the bank through regular contacts and visits by ensuring the effective call program is maintained on all assigned and prospect customers.
• Manage key customer relationships through regular contacts and visits by ensuring the effective call program is maintained on all assigned and prospect customers.
• Manage high professional standards and strive to provide quality services and competitive pricing to clients.
• Originate, maintain, and develop relationships in the corporate market and the public sector.
• Cross sell bank’s bouquet of products to operators in the corporate market.
• Ensure effective customer loyalty programs for networking and deepening Corporate Banking market penetration.
• Account for all relevant segment or product metrics as applicable within the Bank’s policy i.e., risk limit, delinquency, compliance requirements etc.
• Negotiate terms and conditions and prepare credit applications for new loan facilities for Corporate Banking clients.
• Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.
• Present and defend Corporate Banking credit applications with the Credit Committee.
• Review and authorize corporate Banking credit applications from account managers prior to submission to Risk Management.
• Liaise with key operational functions to ensure client service delivery to agreed benchmarks.
• Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.
• Plan and report on Marketing calls for the unit.
• Ensure compliance to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements in all dealings with existing and potential customers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline in a recognized institution.
• A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
• 4 – 7 years of continuous banking experience in sales and credit with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position for more experienced candidates.
• Good knowledge of Basic Accounting and Financial Analysis, Business Law, Business / Financial Advisory services, Banking Operations, Leasing, Trade Services, Laws, and regulations relating to Banking.
• Credit Risk Assessment and Analysis skills, relationship management and networking skills, and excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of economic trends and implications on the banking/finance sector.

Remuneration
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their recent CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: The role is strictly for qualified candidates currently working in the Banking Industry.