Head Of Business Development And Commercial
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Company’s commercial and revenue-growth strategy.
- Drive loan origination across automotive finance, real estate, energy, SME lending, LPO financing, invoice discounting, and overdraft facilities.
- Lead the mobilisation and retention of deposits from retail, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional customers.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of commercially viable and credit-compliant transactions.
- Develop strategic relationships with corporate organisations, cooperatives, developers, dealers, fleet operators, energy companies, and financial intermediaries.
- Negotiate and close high-value partnerships and commercial transactions.
- Monitor revenue, loan disbursement, deposit growth, pipeline conversion, customer acquisition, and other commercial performance indicators.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing business development and commercial team.
- Partner with Credit and Risk, Finance, Operations, and Customer Experience to deliver sustainable, high-quality business growth. The Head of Business Development and Commercial will provide regular reporting to senior leadership and represent NorthQuest Finance at industry events and client meetings. Qualifications
- Proven experience in business development, commercial management, or sales leadership within financial services or a related industry.
- Strong skills in market analysis, strategic planning, and revenue growth initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams, with effective leadership and people management capabilities.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills with corporate and institutional clients.
- Advanced communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers and drive alignment across functions.
- Solid understanding of financial products, risk considerations, and regulatory environments relevant to the Lagos and broader African markets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a relevant postgraduate degree or professional certification is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Lagos, operate in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to evolving business priorities.
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