Business Development Manager at Netzence Sustainability Limited

Netzence Sustainability Limited is a sustainability technology and management company dedicated to combating climate change by making carbon emissions reduction accessible, actionable, and rewarding. We are committed to realizing the 2030 emission reduction target, the 2050 and 2060 Net Zero targets, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Founded on the principles of innovation, collaboration, and firm commitment to the planet, we are driven by a singular, transformative vision -to spearhead a sustainable transformation and contribute significantly to achieving critical global sustainability milestones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Nigeria

Role Summary

• Responsible for driving revenue growth without breaching regulatory boundaries, ensuring all partnerships, pricing models, and market entries comply with CBN, SEC, FCA, and PCI-DSS-linked commercial controls.
• The role also focuses on identifying new markets, structuring high-value partnerships, managing enterprise clients, and supporting product commercialisation in regulated financial environments.
• FinTech experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial Growth & Market Expansion:

• Lead compliant growth strategies across payments, digital finance, lending, and embedded finance.
• Structure partnerships with banks, switches, MNOs, merchants, and government entities within licensing limits.
• Support licence applications, renewals, and regulator queries with commercial justifications.

Partnerships & Enterprise Deals:

• Negotiate contracts aligned with CBN consumer-protection rules, SEC disclosures, and FCA conduct standards.
• Ensure pricing, commissions, and revenue-share models pass compliance and audit review.

Product Commercialisation:

• Work with Compliance & Risk teams to ensure products meet CBN/FCA conduct, AML/CFT, and PCI-DSS commercial requirements.
• Support pilots and sandbox initiatives where applicable.

Governance & Reporting:

• Maintain regulator-ready deal documentation.
• Provide board-level commercial performance and risk reports.

Performance Scorecard (Weighting)

• Revenue Growth – 40%
• Strategic Partnerships – 25%
• Regulatory & Compliance Discipline – 20%
• Stakeholder Management – 15%

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA is an advantage).
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in FinTech, financial services, regulated markets, digital payments, or banking, with proven commercial success.
• Strong understanding of regulated financial environments.
• Demonstrated experience closing complex B2B and enterprise deals.

 Key Competencies:

•  Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Financial literacy and market analysis
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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