First Bank of Nigeria Limited Nigeria’s largest commercial bank by total assets and gross earnings is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Business Manager
Responsibilities
- Supervise the activities of RMs across the Hub to ensure optimal achievement of set targets.
- Oversee the creation of quality risk assets to increase profitability.
- Contribute to the effective launch of new products to ensure favorable market response and optimum build-up of revenue.
- Develop the overall marketing activities of the Relationship Managers within the team to ensure significant increase in the market share.
- Structure deals and relate with co-lenders in syndication arrangements.
- Responsible for the P & L of Commercial Banking segment within the assigned market coverage area.
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the team to achieve increased value creation, volume of business and enhanced profitability for the Bank.
- Champion the development of marketing strategies and coordinate marketing efforts across the Hub.
- Network with all potential clients across the various business segments to increase customer base and drive liability generation.
- Drive growth of the Group’s trade transaction volumes: Form M/ Letters of Credit/ Bills for Collection etc.
Requirements
- Strong credit analysis/appraisal, loans administration and account management skills
- Ability to leverage products to increase market penetration, drive liability generation, increase profitability and market share
- Strong knowledge of Export trade finance and ability to handle big ticket transactions
- Knowledge of financial modelling, quantitative and analytic skills; and familiarity with specialized industry issues
- Knowledge of Trade services, Portfolio management, business/product development and credit assessment and structuring
- 8 years’ relevant experience across various business segments, with specific emphasis on Commercial business
- Excellent business development experience and natural flair for sales & marketing
Qualifications
- A good first degree from a reputable institution;
- Higher degree(s) and/or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
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