Head of Business Development & Corporate Services Vacancy in Abuja at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Head of Business Development & Corporate Services Vacancy in Abuja at Discovery Cycle Professionals 
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The following job vacancy is available


JOB TITLE: HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE SERVICES
LOCATION: Abuja

JOB SUMMARY:
The job holder will be responsible for planning and managing the marketing and credit related activities for the Micro Finance Banking group including customer segmentation, MIS, marketing planning, and product development in order to grow the bank’s product portfolio and market share.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leading all activities related to the bank’s marketing and credit strategy function
Managing all aspects of product development from the concept creation to the launching phase
Managing and overseeing the Customer Relationship Management unit and its
Managing and overseeing the Market Intelligence Unit by establishing clear
marketing objectives and monitoring competition.
Significantly upgrading team’s performance in line with the overall company
Predetermining policies and procedures
Developing operational policies, guidelines and quality control
Conducting routine assessment of team member's competency and recommending training programs to address identified gaps
Effectively allocating resources to jobholders within the department
Providing clear interpretation of departmental goals and individual roles
Understanding and managing team’s part in the accomplishment of overall company’s goals
Providing clear direction and mentoring to direct reports
Ensuring adherence to defined policies and procedures
Assessing subordinates’ training needs and ensuring prompt bridging of identified gaps by recommending relevant training programs
Ensuring adherence to best standards and practices within the department
Creativities (Improvement/Innovation inherent)
Performing managerial and supervisory responsibilities at the department level as per the bank’s standards
Performing other tasks as required
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of team members
Ensuring compliance with defined operational guidelines
Effectively re-engineering existing processes to reflect banking industry standards
Proactively identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within the department
Defining and allocating targets

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
A good MSc preferably in Marketing, Economics or an MBA
Professional Qualification is an added advantage
Experience in a bank market branch is compulsory
Public financial Management
Strategic plan development and implementation
Employee Performance Management
Research and economic analysis skills
Project management skills
Strong writing, presentation and analytical skills
Strong leadership and motivational skills
At least 5 years working experience, 3 of which should be at top management in
the banking industry
General Working Conditions
Normal hours
Will be required to conduct visits to stakeholders’ offices
In depth knowledge of and ability to implement CBN’s Micro Finance regulations
Detailed understanding of Risk, Credit analysis and Principles of Lending and
Credit Operations.
Multitasking and delegating abilities
Good planning, organisational and time management skills
Problem-solving and decision making skills
May be required to work extended work hours

How to apply
Discovery Cycle Professionals

3rd Floor (left wing) Mallam Shehu Plaza,
Plot 365, Obafemi Awolowo Way,
 Jabi District, Abuja (FCT) - Nigeria
Phone: +234 (0) 9 291 2294 | +234 (0) 806 602 6145

E-mail: [email protected]

Not later than 27th April, 2012.