Business Development Officer
Location: Lekki & Sangotedo, Lagos
Sector: Microfinance Banking
Job Summary
- We are looking for a results-driven and customer-oriented Business Development Officer to join our team.
- In this role, you will be responsible for driving the bank's growth by identifying new business opportunities, mobilizing deposits, marketing loan products, and managing client relationships.
- The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a strong network, and a passion for financial inclusion and sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Acquisition & Marketing: Source for new individual and corporate clients to actively market the bank’s deposit and loan products.
- Deposit Mobilization: Meet and exceed set monthly targets for deposit mobilization and account opening.
- Loan Portfolio Management: Evaluate loan applications, conduct thorough credit appraisals/site visits, and ensure high-quality loan disbursement.
- Relationship Management: Maintain excellent relationships with existing clients to ensure customer retention, repeat business, and referrals.
- Recovery & Monitoring: Monitor loan repayment schedules and follow up with clients to ensure zero tolerance for default and maintain a healthy Portfolio at Risk (PAR).
- Market Intelligence: Keep track of market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to suggest product improvements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: B.Sc. or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, or any related field.
- Experience: 2–4 years of active experience in marketing or business development within a Microfinance Bank or commercial bank.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales/mobilization targets.
Skills:
- Strong marketing, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Good understanding of micro-lending and credit risk assessment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
Personal Attributes:
- Target-driven, self-motivated, honest, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Salary
N200,000 - N300,000 / month.
Application Closing Date
17th April, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@lovonusmfb.com using the position as the subject of the email.