Team Lead, Business Unit - SME Loans

About the role

A full-time Team Lead position in Lagos, focused on small business lending. The role originates and manages SME loans such as LPO finance, invoice discounting, clearing finance and revolving credit, and meets loan production targets set by the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Originate small business loans and meet the loan production targets set by the Board
• Meet with small business owners to review their financial needs and suggest financing solutions
• Market loan products to small and medium businesses and monitor loan customers so that loans perform well
• Conduct proper KYC on potential customers and build and manage customer relationships
• Manage loan portfolio quality within the thresholds set by the Board
• Give regular feedback to management on customer complaints, competitor offerings, market analysis and business opportunities
• Prepare a weekly report on key loan performance for management and the Board

Required profile

• HND/BSc in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting/Finance or another business-related field
• At least 3 years' experience in a marketing or business department of a financial institution
• Proven ability to mobilize significant investment into the business
• Strong leadership skills, a rich industry network and good people management track record
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian financial services industry and understanding of market, credit and operational risks

Candidates apply by sending their CV and application through the recruiter's contact channel, quoting the job title in the subject line. The closing date is 15 June 2024.