Job Description
Westfield Consulting Limited is recruiting on behalf of a leading new-generation bank for the position of Head, Corporate & Commercial Banking. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Corporate & Commercial Banking division, strengthen client relationships, drive business growth, expand the bank’s corporate portfolio, and deliver innovative financial solutions that support profitability.
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: AGM – DGM
Reports To: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversee the execution of Corporate & Commercial Banking activities to achieve business objectives.
- Develop and implement business development strategies to expand the corporate and commercial client base.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor Team Leads to ensure strong performance and departmental profitability.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients while increasing the bank’s share of wallet through effective relationship management.
- Drive growth in risk assets while ensuring compliance with the bank’s credit policies and risk management framework.
- Identify talent gaps and training needs within the department to improve team performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Corporate Banking, or 15 years of banking experience with at least 6 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong knowledge of corporate banking operations, credit analysis, financial analysis, relationship management, and banking regulations.
- Sound understanding of risk management, credit policies, business development, and commercial banking products.
- Excellent leadership, client relationship management, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience working with the public sector will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using “Head, Corporate & Commercial Banking” as the subject of the email.
Note: This opportunity is strictly for qualified candidates currently working in the banking industry.
