Business Development Officer

Position Overview

We are looking to recruit a qualified Business Development Officer based in Lagos, Nigeria. This full-time mid-level role requires a degree in Finance, Management, Administration, or a related field. The selected individual will focus on managing and expanding the company’s deposit portfolios while driving client satisfaction and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a diversified portfolio combining High Net Worth Individual (HNI) and retail deposits in line with the company’s concentration and diversification guidelines.
• Identify and convert prospective clients into business partnerships successfully.
• Oversee client investment portfolios and relationships to maintain high satisfaction and retention rates.
• Prepare weekly detailed call memos and progress reports covering all clients, prospective clients, and related activities.
• Execute approved marketing strategies to meet the company’s deposit portfolio targets.
• Participate actively in industry events, conferences, and networking functions to attract new clients and enhance brand presence.
• Keep abreast of trends in financial markets and interest rates to offer informed advice.
• Provide insightful guidance to both clients and company management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience in a comparable finance sector role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Administration, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success in achieving or surpassing fund mobilization goals.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capability to perform effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• A motivated, self-driven, and outcome-focused attitude.

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly net salary range of NGN 400,000 to 500,000, negotiable for exceptional candidates.
• Additional benefits include quarterly performance awards, retention schemes, health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage, and pension plans.