BRANCH LEAD AT UNILAG MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED

About Company:

Unilag Microfinance Bank was duly registered in April 2020 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and was licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as a microfinance bank in February 2021. The focus of the Bank is to provide microfinance banking services to individuals and businesses within the University of Lagos environment as well as small and medium scale enterprises beyond. Unilag Microfinance Bank has made appreciable investments in technology with a view to being a leading digital bank in Nigeria. With sufficient capital base and experienced team of board members and management, the Bank is positioned to deliver effective and efficient banking services targeted at the young and the middle class without prejudice to the elites.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are seeking a results-driven and experienced Business relationship manager to head one of our branches.
• The ideal candidate will oversee all branch operations, drive business growth and ensure excellent customer service in line with the bank’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the branch, including staff management, customer service, and compliance.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the bank’s deposit base and loan portfolio.
• Ensure effective credit risk management and quality loan portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and the host community.
• Prepare and present periodic performance reports to executive management.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and train branch staffs to achieve performance targets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (a Master’s degree or professional certification is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a financial institution, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of microfinance banking operations, credit administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to meet targets and drive performance under pressure.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st October, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@unilagmfbank.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.