Loans & Business Development Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Loans & Business Development Manager to lead and grow our micro‑ and SME‑lending portfolio, recruit and manage a high‑performing team of Loan Officers, and drive customer acquisition and loan collections.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train, motivate and supervise a team of Loan Officers, setting clear targets and monitoring performance.
• Develop and expand the company’s micro‑finance and SME lending portfolio through new customer acquisition.
• Drive loan repayments, collections and enforce actions on delinquent accounts.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified borrowers and promote the use of the company’s POS machines.
• Produce regular performance reports, monitor portfolio quality and take corrective action on under‑performing staff.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience in lending, micro‑finance, banking or fintech.
• HND qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing or supervising a sales or lending team and achieving measurable targets.
• Ability to work full‑time from the Lekki office and recruit/train Loan Officers.
• Experience in loan recovery/collections is an advantage.