Business Development Executive (Abuja)

About this role

A leading financial institution is recruiting a Business Development Executive to drive growth and market-facing activities in Abuja. The role targets mid-senior level management responsibilities across multiple business functions, focusing on sales, treasury, credit, advisory, and asset management to sustain growth and improve pricing and client retention. The executive will manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, and partners, while ensuring compliance and risk controls. The position reports to the ED/COO and operates within a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule in the Credit Origination & Management department. The employer seeks candidates with substantial experience in market-facing financial roles and strong relationship management skills.

What you would do

• Mobilise funds from individuals, corporates, and institutions to meet liquidity needs.
• Forecast cash flow and borrowing requirements to prevent liquidity shortfalls.
• Identify new markets and partnerships to grow deposits and funding base.
• Plan and maintain optimal liquidity levels within internal thresholds and market dynamics.
• Build and manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, and prospective partners.
• Advise management on treasury, credit, and liquidity matters.
• Ensure proper KYC compliance and risk profiling before establishing relationships.
• Liaise with counterparties, SMEs, and retail clients to maintain relationships.
• Monitor and manage cost of funds and pricing effectiveness.
• Monitor risk, rebalance treasury and credit portfolios and support business decisions with market insights.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification such as ACI, CIBN, or ACCA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years in financial services, particularly in market-facing, treasury, or sales roles.
• Experience in treasury operations, institutional relationship management, and credit administration.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, liquidity management, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with track record of driving performance while managing risk.

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