About the role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development professional with a background in SME banking/lending and a proven track record of deal flow particularly in the retail and healthcare sectors for a contract position. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for identifying new business opportunities and loans, building relationships, and driving growth for Carbon Business.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the SME sector, particularly in retail and healthcare
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients, including SME owners, entrepreneurs, and
business professionals.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of deals, meeting monthly and quarterly targets
- Conduct preliminary credit investigations to analyze applicants’ willingness and repayment capacity to
determine the feasibility of granting loans.
- Initiate and partner with reputable organizations to facilitate lending to their customers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including credit analysts and loan officers, to assess the
creditworthiness of potential borrowers and structure loan proposals.
- Monitor and manage existing loan portfolios to ensure timely repayment and mitigate credit risk.
- Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of Carbon Business.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on business development activities, pipeline status, and performance
Metrics.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in SME banking/lending, underwriting, sales, or business development
within the financial services industry.
- Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a related field (e.g., finance, business, economics)
- Proven track record of successfully sourcing and closing business loans, particularly in the retail and
healthcare sectors.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as well as meet
deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Recruitment process
- Call with People team
- Case Study ( Assessment)
- Interview
Benefits
- Commission based on loan disbursement (% of loan value)
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria