Team Lead, Aviation and Maritime at Wema Bank Plc

Wema Bank Plc - Widely reputed as the longest surviving and most resilient indigenous bank in Nigeria, Wema Bank Plc has over the years, diligently offered a fully-fledged range of value-adding banking and financial advisory services to the Nigerian public.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Aviation and Maritime

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This role is tailor-made for candidates passionate about corporate banking, with expertise in aviation finance, Blue Ocean Economy including maritime and shipping finance.
• The successful candidate will develop and manage a portfolio of high-value corporate clients, drive business development, and deliver innovative financial solutions, including high quality loans, treasury products, and trade finance services.

Job Details

• Business Development: Develop new businesses by introducing clients in the aviation, shipping and other maritime businesses.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and grow relationships with clients in the aviation, shipping and other maritime businesses.
• Credit and Risk Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial modeling, credit application reviews, and risk assessments.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver end-to-end financial solutions.
• Deal Structuring & Execution: Originate and execute complex deals, including asset-backed financing.
• Cross-Selling Financial Solutions: Promote treasury products, trade finance, and investment banking services to clients.
• Any other profitable businesses within the defined target markets of the bank

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines
• MBA or MSc. in related relevant disciplines and Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is required
• 10 to 15 years of experience in corporate banking, with expertise in aviation and shipping and other maritime finance.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen, multitasking abilities, and experience in handling complex loans and cross-border solutions.
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Proficient in MS Office, such as MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good communication skills.
• Candidate with a proven track record in credit structuring, deal origination, and client portfolio management
• Language Skills: Proficient in English to liaise with international stakeholders within the sectors.

How to Apply
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