Managing Director (Microfinance Bank)

About this role

Skache Integrated Services Limited, a microfinance bank based in Lagos, seeks a Managing Director to lead the bank’s operations and growth. The role focuses on growing the deposit base, driving customer acquisition, expanding lending and other revenue streams, and ensuring regulatory and operational compliance. Candidates should have extensive experience in microfinance banking, deposit mobilisation, and business development, with a track record in senior leadership. The MD will translate board objectives into practical plans, manage day-to-day operations, and oversee risk, governance, and customer experience. The position requires commercially driven leadership with hands-on involvement in business generation and relationship management.

What you would do

• Build and maintain relationships with high-value customers, business owners, corporate clients, and strategic partners.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow deposits, revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Drive sales activities across deposits, loans, savings, and other banking services.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities among individuals, traders, SMEs, cooperatives, and other segments.
• Lead deposit mobilisation strategy and focus on sustainable, cost-effective deposits.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensure efficiency, accountability, and resource use.
• Drive achievement of financial targets including deposit and loan growth, revenue, and profitability.
• Translate strategic objectives into plans, budgets and performance targets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Promote customer-focused service and manage stakeholder issues.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant microfinance banking experience with proven deposit mobilisation and business development track record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field; professional banking/finance qualifications are an advantage.
• Experience in senior management or leadership within a microfinance bank or similar financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, microfinance operations, regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Strong sales, networking, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercial mindset with understanding of revenue generation, profitability and portfolio growth.
• Ability to lead, make decisions, and manage teams effectively.

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