Business Development Manager, Priority Banking at Standard Chartered Bank

Job Description

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international banking group with a presence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. The bank provides innovative financial solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions while promoting sustainable growth and financial inclusion.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Grade: Band 6
Requisition Number: 55357
Application Deadline: 29th June, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire and onboard new Priority Banking and Premium Banking clients while driving profitable portfolio growth.
• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with high-net-worth individuals to increase customer retention and satisfaction.
• Identify customer financial needs and recommend suitable banking, investment, wealth management, mortgage, and lending solutions.
• Generate business opportunities through referrals, partnerships, alliances, agency channels, and other lead-generation sources.
• Ensure all client onboarding activities comply with regulatory requirements, KYC standards, and internal banking policies.
• Monitor customer accounts and portfolios to identify opportunities for cross-selling and relationship expansion.
• Collaborate with wealth management, treasury, credit, and investment specialists to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
• Maintain accurate customer records and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and risk management procedures.
• Resolve customer inquiries, onboarding issues, and exceptional cases in a timely and professional manner.
• Support service excellence initiatives by providing exceptional customer experiences throughout the client lifecycle.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant sales experience within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and affluent banking clients.
• Strong business development, sales, and client acquisition skills.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of wealth management products, financial markets, and banking regulations.
• Knowledge of KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), anti-money laundering requirements, and risk management practices.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Retirement savings support, medical insurance, and life insurance coverage.
• Annual leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements depending on business requirements.
• Employee wellbeing programs and mental health support resources.
• Continuous learning, professional development, reskilling, and upskilling opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment with opportunities for career growth across the organization.