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Team Lead - Consumer Lending
Fina Trust Microfinance Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Team Lead - Consumer Lending
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead our consumer lending team at Fina Trust Microfinance Bank in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and manage consumer loans secured through government payroll deduction agreements
- Educate government employees on loan products, terms, repayment structures, and eligibility requirements
- Analyze credit applications, income verification, and payroll deduction authorizations to assess creditworthiness
- Ensure all loan files meet internal policies, regulatory requirements, and government payroll program guidelines
- Coordinate with payroll offices, HR departments, and third-party administrators to set up and maintain deductions
- Maintain accurate and complete loan documentation and records
- Meet or exceed monthly loan production, quality, and customer satisfaction targets
- Monitor loan performance and proactively address issues related to repayment or payroll changes
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the loan lifecycle
- Stay current on lending regulations, consumer protection laws, and government payroll deduction policies
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in consumer lending, credit, or financial services
- Experience with payroll deduction loans or government employee lending strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of consumer credit laws and regulations
- Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a pipeline of loans
Skills & Competencies
- Customer-focused mindset
- Ethical sales practices
- Credit analysis and underwriting basics
- Time management and goal orientation
- Proficiency with loan origination systems and Microsoft Office