Job Title: Managing Director (MD)
- Full-time
- Benin City, Nigeria
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Managing Director to lead the strategic, operational,
and financial performance of the bank. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering
on the bank’s growth targets, regulatory compliance, risk management, profitability, and
stakeholder value while driving financial inclusion and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the bank and ensure alignment with regulatory standards
and organizational goals. - Develop and implement business plans to drive profitability, customer acquisition, and
sustainable growth. - Lead the executive management team in the execution of corporate strategies and day-
to-day operations. - Foster a culture of compliance, innovation, and operational excellence across the
organization. - Engage with the Board of Directors, regulators (especially the CBN), investors, and other
stakeholders to ensure transparency and trust. - Champion the adoption of digital banking tools and ensure the bank remains competitive
in a fast-evolving financial services landscape. - Monitor and manage the bank’s financial performance to ensure healthy capital adequacy,
liquidity, and risk profiles. - Drive talent development, performance management, and ethical leadership across the
organization.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related
field (a Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage). - Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in senior
management roles in financial services (preferably microfinance or commercial banking). - Proven experience leading a regulated financial institution or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of CBN regulations and the Nigerian microfinance landscape.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of credit and risk management, digital banking, and financial
operations. - Must be certified by MCIB.