Business Development Associate - Microfinance Banking

About the role

A microfinance bank in Abuja is looking for a confident, result-driven, customer-focused Business Development Associate to support the growth of its banking business. The role covers identifying new opportunities, acquiring customers, mobilising deposits, supporting loan growth, managing client relationships and promoting financial products to individuals, SMEs, traders and salary earners.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, engage and onboard new customers in line with the bank's growth objectives.
• Promote savings accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits, loans, investment products and other financial solutions.
• Drive deposit and investment mobilisation and support loan origination in assigned markets.
• Build relationships with individuals, SMEs, corporate clients, cooperative societies and market associations.
• Carry out market visits, prospecting, client meetings, product presentations and follow-ups.
• Guide customers through account opening, investment onboarding, loan applications and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with KYC, AML and other regulatory and internal policies.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activity and give feedback to management.
• Work with Credit, Operations, Customer Service and Compliance teams and achieve assigned targets.
• Maintain records of customer interactions, sales activities, pipelines and performance reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Banking & Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, relationship management or marketing within a bank, microfinance bank, fintech, insurance or another financial institution.
• Track record of meeting sales, deposit, investment or business growth targets.
• Good understanding of savings, loans, investments and wealth management products.
• Professional certifications such as CIS, CIBN, ICAN or ACCA are an added advantage, as is knowledge of KYC/AML/CFT regulations.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or digital sales tools.
• Sales, negotiation, prospecting and lead generation skills.
• Strong communication, customer relationship management and analytical skills.

To apply, send your CV and a short note explaining why you are interested in the role.