Overview

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Job Position: Head of Business Development

Location: Lagos

Role Overview

The Head of Business Development is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing strategies to attract new business, expand the Financial institution’s market share, and strengthen client relationships.

The role requires strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry (particularly Financial institutions), and the ability to guide the business development unit toward meeting institutional targets

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develop and execute business development plans to achieve set financial and operational objectives.
  2. Identify new market opportunities and drive initiatives aimed at acquiring and retaining clients across various segments.
  3. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the business development and marketing teams across all locations.
  4. Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential institutional partners, clients, and stakeholders.
  5. Ensure sales targets are met across loans, deposits, and other financial products.
  6. Provide oversight for branch expansion strategies, including feasibility studies and market entry plans.
  7. Monitor market trends, customer preferences, and competitive activities to inform product positioning and pricing.
  8. Work with the product development team to refine or introduce market-appropriate financial offerings.
  9. Generate periodic reports on sales performance, growth metrics, and market feedback for executive review.
  10. Represent the Financial institution in meetings, presentations, and relevant external engagements as delegated by the Managing Director.
  11. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements in all business development activities.
  12. Lead the recruitment, training, and performance management of staff within the business development department.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or any related field.
  2. A Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage

Certifications:

Relevant professional certifications such as CIM, CIBN, or similar will be considered an advantage.

Experience:

  1. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, or sales within the financial services sector.
  2. At least 3 years in a senior managerial or strategic leadership position.
  3. Demonstrated experience in developing growth strategies, team supervision, and client relationship management.
  4. Strong understanding of the Financial institution landscape and regulatory environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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