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Nationwide Branch Expansion Manager
About this role
The role oversees nationwide expansion of company branches, from market assessment to rollout and launch readiness. It targets candidates with extensive experience in banking, financial services or fintech, particularly in senior or managerial roles handling multi-location expansion, distribution or business development. The employer provides management consulting services including HR, management and process improvement, and is seeking to extend branch footprints across the country. The position involves coordinating regulatory licensing, site acquisition, fit-outs, budget and project management, and stakeholder engagement with regulators and local authorities. It also requires monitoring branch performance and ensuring new locations are operational and within budget before launch.
What you would do
- Develop and execute nationwide branch expansion strategies and rollout plans
- Identify viable markets and locations based on commercial viability
- Lead regulatory licensing, CBN approvals, and statutory compliance for new locations
- Oversee site acquisition, lease negotiations, construction, and branch fit-outs
- Manage expansion budgets, contractors, vendors, and project timelines
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure new branches are operational before launch
- Monitor branch performance, profitability, customer acquisition, and deposit growth
- Build relationships with regulators, landlords, local authorities, and community stakeholders
- Lead expansion teams and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Estate Management, or related field
- 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in banking, financial services, or fintech
- At least five years in a senior or managerial role in branch expansion, distribution, or business development
- Proven experience managing multi-location or nationwide expansion projects
- Strong knowledge of CBN licensing, banking regulations, and statutory approvals
- Experience in project management, financial modelling, site selection, and vendor management
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience engaging with Boards and Board Committees
- Master's degree, MBA, or professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or ACIB would be an advantage
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