Team Lead, Aviation and Maritime at Wema Bank Plc
Wema Bank Plc – Widely reputed as the longest surviving and most resilient indigenous bank in Nigeria, Wema Bank Plc has over the years, diligently offered a fully-fledged range of value-adding banking and financial advisory services to the Nigerian public.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Team Lead, Aviation and Maritime
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- This role is tailor-made for candidates passionate about corporate banking, with expertise in aviation finance, Blue Ocean Economy including maritime and shipping finance.
- The successful candidate will develop and manage a portfolio of high-value corporate clients, drive business development, and deliver innovative financial solutions, including high quality loans, treasury products, and trade finance services.
Job Details
- Business Development: Develop new businesses by introducing clients in the aviation, shipping and other maritime businesses.
- Portfolio Management: Manage and grow relationships with clients in the aviation, shipping and other maritime businesses.
- Deal Structuring & Execution: Originate and execute complex deals, including asset-backed financing.
- Cross-Selling Financial Solutions: Promote treasury products, trade finance, and investment banking services to clients.
- Credit and Risk Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial modeling, credit application reviews, and risk assessments.
- Client Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver end-to-end financial solutions.
- Any other profitable businesses within the defined target markets of the bank
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines
- MBA or MSc. in related relevant disciplines and Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is required
- 10 to 15 years of experience in corporate banking, with expertise in aviation and shipping and other maritime finance.
- Candidate with a proven track record in credit structuring, deal origination, and client portfolio management
- Language Skills: Proficient in English to liaise with international stakeholders within the sectors.
- Skills: Strong financial acumen, multitasking abilities, and experience in handling complex loans and cross-border solutions.
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Proficient in MS Office, such as MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Good communication skills.
Application Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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