Branch Manager (Microfinance) at Bridgemead Consulting

Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We take pride in not just connecting clients to skilled talent but also ensuring we provide personalised solutions to all Human Resource challenges.

At Bridgemead we offer professional and unique Human Resources solutions to facilitate specific business requirements, enabling you focus solely on your business. We are a fully outsourced platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and our services span the full spectrum of all HR relayed business priorities. All our experts are CIPM, CIPD, SPHRI qualified with vast experience of real – life business processes.

Our team of dedicated professionals guarantee efficient, attainable and effective results that will positively transform your business processes internally and externally irrespective of size.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Manager (Microfinance)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations / Retail Banking
Level: Management
Reports To: Regional Manager

Role Summary

• The Branch Manager will drive business growth, profitability, risk control, and operational excellence within the branch, while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute branch business strategy to meet loan, deposit, and revenue targets.
• Drive deposit mobilization, credit growth, and product cross-selling.
• Manage loan processing, monitoring, and recovery; maintain PAR ≤ 5%.
• Ensure compliance with CBN regulations, KYC, AML/CFT, and internal controls.
• Oversee daily branch operations and service delivery standards.
• Identify and mitigate credit and operational risks.
• Lead and develop staff; manage performance and discipline processes.
• Build customer and community partnerships to grow market share.
• Monitor branch performance and submit accurate periodic reports.
• Improve processes and support digital/operational transformation.

KPIs

• ≥90% loan and deposit target achievement
• PAR ≤ 5%
• ≥85% customer retention
• Profitability targets met
• ≥95% recovery on performing loans
• 100% compliance and reporting timeliness
• ≥99% reporting accuracy
• Strong audit/internal control ratings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (MBA is an advantage).
• 5–7 years banking experience, with at least 3 years in management.
• Solid knowledge of microfinance operations, credit, and regulation.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic planning, team leadership, business development, risk & compliance oversight, negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and customer focus.

Salary
N350,000 - N450,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
16th March, 2026.