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Head of Corporate Banking at Venerer Talent Africa

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 6 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Banking&nbsp

Head of Corporate Banking at Venerer Talent Africa

Head of Corporate Banking

Job Description

  • Our client is seeking to hire a Head of Corporate Banking. As Head of Corporate Banking, you will lead the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the Corporate Banking department.
  • You will be responsible for building and managing high-value relationships with mid-sized and large corporates, overseeing the origination and execution of bespoke lending, trade finance, and structured credit solutions.
  • This is a senior leadership role requiring strong business acumen, deep market insight, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth while ensuring credit quality and regulatory compliance.
  • You will work closely with executive management to shape product offerings and identify new opportunities that align with client needs and the Group’s overall growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead business origination efforts and build a robust pipeline of mid-to-large corporate clients across key target sectors.
  • Develop and execute sales and relationship strategies to grow market share and client wallet.
  • Structure, negotiate, and present credit facilities tailored to client needs.
  • Review and approve credit proposals, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s credit policies, risk limits, and compliance requirements.
  • Present and defend Corporate Banking credit applications to the Credit Committee.
  • Supervise and mentor relationship managers and account officers within the Corporate Banking unit.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., risk, legal, operations, treasury) to ensure timely and seamless deal execution.
  • Champion cross-selling of the Group’s full suite of products and services to drive group-wide value creation.
  • Ensure strict adherence to KYC, AML, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company in public and private sector engagements.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline in a recognised university.
  • A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 7 years’ continuous banking experience in sales and credit to the corporate banking market segment, with at least4years in a supervisory role.
  • A good understanding of Risk, Credit policies and procedures.
  • Hands on experience in Credit Analysis & Administration, Sales, Relationship Management, Customer Service, commercial and product development functions of a commercial bank at managerial level.
  • Good understanding of economic trends and implications on the banking/finance sector.
  • Experience in the Public Sector will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Strategic Management skills
  • Strong Leadership & People Management
  • Excellent communication and Relationship Management and Networking skills
  • Marketing & Business Development
  • Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
  • Enthusiastic, passionate with a commitment to delivering exceptional standards of customer service always. ·
  • Proactive decision-maker.
  • Analytic skills/Problem Solving.
  • Ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and implication for the private sector and direction of business opportunities.
  • Adept at identifying business requirements and developing practical solutions towards the attainment of goals and objectives.
  • Knowledge of the competitive environment in the Banking industry and recommending to management business trends required to position the Bank for success.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace that prioritizes your well-being, fosters creativity, promotes excellence, and supports your professional development.
  • Enjoy opportunities for personal and career development in a supportive and dynamic workplace.
  • Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization committed to making wealth creation accessible to all.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team focused on transforming wealth creation and investment solutions.
  • Join us redefine how clients create, manage, and grow wealth through exceptional investment solutions.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: recruitment@venerertalentafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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