ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the achievement
• of the Banks’ profitability and growth targets as approved by the Board and consistently meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities and industry developments.
• Prepare and lead the execution of the Banks’ corporate,
• business and functional strategy, and monitor progress against these plans to ensure that the Bank achieves its objectives as cost effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Develop and implement initiatives/interventions as required to increase revenue and/or reduce operating costs.
• Ensure consistent quarterly and annual reporting of financial and non-financial performance to Banking system regulators and shareholders.
• Review performance reports on both financial and non- financial indicators (performance against plan) and determine required actions for any performance deviations.
• Ensure that appropriate processes and procedures are in place for delivering the Bank’s mandate.
• Maintain effective relationship with top-level officers of relevant regulatory agencies and other major stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Bank complies with all regulatory requirements and behaves in a socially responsible manner.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Board.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• MBA, or any related professional certification. Member of relevant professional body/affiliations such as CIBN (ACIB, MCIB), ICAN (ACA), ACCA, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in any social sciences or related field
• Proven microfinance experience and prior C-suite experience is required.
• Minimum of 12-15 years senior management experience within the financial services industry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the banking industry, particularly microfinance banking services, regulations, and professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead organizational change.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Excellent organizational, managerial, and decision-making skills.
• Not more than 45 years old