Relationship Manager, Dedicated Banking in a New Generation Bank

Job Title: Relationship Manager, Dedicated Banking

Locations: Abuja (FCT), and Port Harcort - Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Report to: Head, Dedicated Banking
Grade: Assistant Banking Officer - Assistant Manager

Job Summary

• The job holder will originate and manage relationships with religious bodies, corporate clients so as to ensure optimum customer acquisition, retention and income generation from sales of all appropriate Assets, Liability and Cash management products of the bank.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good public relations with current and prospective customers.
• Originate, maintain, and develop relationships in the corporate market and the public sector.
• To identify and develop a target pipeline and aggressively market for new profitable status customers from the identified target sectors.
• Ensure effective customer loyalty programs for networking and deepening Corporate Banking market penetration.
• Manage key religious bodies who are customers to the bank through regular contacts and visits by ensuring the effective call program is maintained on all assigned and prospect customers.
• Cross sell bank’s bouquet of products to operators in the corporate market.
• Liaise with key operational functions to ensure client service delivery to agreed benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements in all dealings with existing and potential customers.
• Account for all relevant segment or product metrics as applicable within the Bank’s policy i.e., risk limit, delinquency, compliance requirements etc.
• Structure credit facilities to address customers’ needs and prepare/review credit proposals.
• Plan and report on Marketing calls for the unit.
• Review and authorize corporate Banking credit applications from account managers prior to submission to Risk Management.
• Present and defend Corporate Banking credit applications with the Credit Committee.
• To manage the development of prudently priced assets, cost-effective long-term liability with reputable companies and organizations in order to ensure Bank’s maximum profitability.
• Negotiate terms and conditions and prepare credit applications for new loan facilities for Corporate Banking clients.
• Manage key customer relationships through regular contacts and visits by ensuring the effective call program is maintained on all assigned and prospect customers.
• Manage high professional standards and strive to provide quality services and competitive pricing to clients.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline in a recognized institution. A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
• 4 – 7 years’ continuous banking experience in sales and credit with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position for more experienced candidates.
• Good knowledge of Basic Accounting and Financial Analysis, Business Law, Business/Financial Advisory services, Banking Operations, Leasing, Trade Services, Laws, and regulations relating to Banking.
• Credit Risk Assessment and Analysis skills, relationship management and networking skills, excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of economic trends and implications on the banking/finance sector.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: The role is strictly for qualified candidates currently working in the Banking Industry.