Strategic Hire Africa
Banking, Finance & Insurance
Senior Business Development Officer
About this role
Strategic Hire Africa is recruiting a Senior Business Development Officer on behalf of an international microfinance bank for its regional commercial operations in Ibadan, Oyo State. Reporting to the Head of Business Development / Regional Manager, this senior banking role drives deposit mobilization, portfolio expansion, customer acquisition, and credit growth within the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector across Oyo State and the South-West region.
Key Responsibilities-
Deposit Mobilization & Credit Portfolio Growth: Originate and expand high-quality deposit accounts and loan portfolios targeting MSMEs, small businesses, and commercial enterprise clients.
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Market Expansion Strategy: Utilize regional market intelligence to identify new business hubs in Ibadan, optimize microfinance product positioning, and convert high-value commercial leads.
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Team Leadership & Performance Management: Direct field business development teams, enforce disciplined client engagement practices, and achieve monthly regional revenue and loan recovery targets.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Adherence: Ensure all credit origination, deposit onboarding, and client KYC documentation strictly comply with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations and internal risk frameworks.
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Career Trajectory: 6–8 years in banking business development, with a minimum of 4 years specifically within MSME lending, commercial banking, or microfinance deposit mobilization.
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Domain Mastery: In-depth knowledge of the South-West/Ibadan commercial market, credit risk appraisal, MSME cash flow assessment, and liability generation.
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Core Competencies: B2B financial sales, team oversight, negotiation, key account management, CBN regulatory compliance, and risk management.
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