RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - COMMERCIAL BANKING SOUTH(VGC) AT FIRST BANK | BANK JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services.

Job Description:

• Business Development & Growth: Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transactions. Proactively win new corporate/individual accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.

• Credit & Asset Management: Book high-quality assets and conduct rigorous portfolio monitoring to ensure early detection and mitigation of potential defaults.

• Deal Structuring & Analysis: Assist in drafting comprehensive Transaction Memos and provide financial background support to structure credits in line with business potentials.

• Relationship Management: Deepen relationships with existing and prospective clients by providing professional, specialized financial solutions and industry-leading customer service.

• Product Innovation: Market the bank’s existing products and provide actionable insights to initiate the development of new solutions tailored to customer needs.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Manager to execute team functions and align with the bank's operational strategy.

Requirements:

• Financial Mastery: Expertise in Credit Assessment, Deal Structuring, and Portfolio Management.

• Sales Prowess: Proven track record in Marketing, Sales, and Business Development.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, networking, and analytical reasoning skills.

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills for high-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in IT/Computer applications and strategic business planning.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Minimum of a First Degree (B.Sc. or HND) in any discipline, preferably business-related. Higher degrees (MBA/M.Sc.) or professional certifications (CIBN, ICAN, etc.) are a distinct advantage.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant banking experience specifically within Marketing and Credit roles.

• Core Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Nigerian business environment, Credit/Risk Management, and banking structures/policies.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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