General Manager

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. Role Objective  - The General Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Bank’s growth strategy. The ideal candidate will combine strategic foresight with strong execution capability, leading business development, balance-sheet growth, and digital-finance innovation to strengthen the bank’s performance and market relevance.  Key Responsibilities:   - Develop and implement business strategies that drive growth in deposits, credit portfolio, and customer base.  - Champion Fintech-enabled lending initiatives and payroll-based credit models for SME and salaried clients.  - Identify and execute new business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances that enhance competitiveness and profitability.  - Oversee product innovation, marketing, and customer-engagement strategies that sustain goodwill and institutional visibility.  - Provide strong leadership across key functions; Credit, Operations, Finance, Risk, HR, and Marketing ensuring alignment with strategic goals.  - Strengthen governance, risk management, and internal-control frameworks in line with CBN and NDIC standards.  - Drive operational excellence through digital transformation, process efficiency, and staff productivity.  - Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team to deliver superior business results.  Required Qualifications: & Experience  - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related discipline; Master’s or MBA preferred.  - Professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria is required.  - 12–18 years of progressive experience in financial services, with at least 5 years in senior leadership within microfinance, commercial, corporate, or merchant banking.  - Proven track record in business development, market expansion, and balance-sheet growth.  - Demonstrated experience in Fintech-driven lending, digital product innovation, or partnership-led distribution.  - Strong knowledge of microfinance operations, credit management, and regulatory frameworks.  - Excellent strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities.  - High integrity, maturity, and interpersonal effectiveness, with the capacity to engage the Board and inspire teams.