LEAD - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT JOB AT MEZCREDIT FINANCE LIMITED | LEAD - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT JOBS IN IMO

About Company:

Mezcredit Finance Limited is a leading CBN Licensed Finance House in the business of Loans and Investments for Large Corporates, Emerging Businesses and SMEs in Nigeria, we specialize in delivering quick and flexible working capital solutions that perfectly match the unique business requirements and financial needs of our clientele.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Lead - Business Development to serve as our Growth Champion for Owerri and the wider South-Eastern region. This is a high-stakes leadership role responsible for architecting the regional commercial roadmap, managing high-performance teams, and expanding our footprint in the financial services sector.

Based on-site in Owerri, you will be the primary driver of regional ROI. You will balance the creation of quality risk assets with the aggressive marketing of investment products (fixed and tenured funds). If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in banking or wealth management and have the local market intelligence to navigate the South-East, we want you to lead our expansion.

Requirements:

1. Regional Strategy & Commercial Leadership

• Roadmap Execution: Partner with Executive Management to refine and execute the regional marketing and commercial strategy.

• Portfolio Engineering: Create and manage a portfolio of high-quality risk assets while continuously improving the investment bouquet to maximize ROI.

• Product Ideation: Lead the conceptualization of new financial products tailored to the unique economic landscape of the South-East.

2. Sales Performance & Investment Growth

• Target Achievement: Drive the team to meet and exceed assigned sales targets, specifically focusing on high-value investment products like tenured funds.

• Client Advisory: Provide high-level advisory support to HNIs and corporate clients, identifying opportunities to grow their portfolios and increase company revenue.

• Market Expansion: Proactively source, onboard, and manage a growing clientele, ensuring high rates of sales retention and customer loyalty.

3. Operational Governance & Team Management

• Supervisory Excellence: Supervise, motivate, and mentor the regional team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

• Financial Oversight: Analyze regional financial reports to identify trends, address challenges, and implement data-driven solutions.

• Compliance & Controls: Ensure all transactions and client interactions adhere to regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience in business development or regional sales leadership.

• Sector Knowledge: Significant experience in Banking, Wealth Management, or Financial Services is a distinct advantage.

• Regional Context: Deep understanding of the South-Eastern Nigerian market, particularly the Owerri business ecosystem.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Problem-Solving: Decisive mindset with the ability to navigate complex client complaints and operational bottlenecks.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills for high-level networking and stakeholder engagement.

• Integrity: High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and internal controls.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@mezcredit.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email