Business Development Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Job Summary
- Source and develop new business opportunities through events, networking, referrals, and targeted market research. Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline by generating, qualifying, and managing leads effectively.
- Prepare and present customized proposals to support client onboarding and portfolio subscription.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Market Research and Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential clients, industries, and trends.
- Analyze market data, competition, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth.
Business Strategy Development:
- Collaborate with other team leads to define business development strategies and objectives.
- Develop and present comprehensive business development plans to drive the company’s growth.
Client and Partner Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Identify and engage potential clients and partners, presenting the company’s services and solutions.
Lead Generation and Sales:
- Generate leads through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and digital marketing.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to convert leads into clients and meet or exceed sales targets.
Proposal and Presentation:
- Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches tailored to clients’ needs.
- Conduct product/service demonstrations and negotiations to secure new contracts.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related area of study.
- A post graduate degree is an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in similar role
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and supervisory skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
- Fluency in spoken and written English required
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Effective leadership qualities.
- Leadership and management skills
- Skills in strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills.
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Method of Application
Job Summary
- The Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem is responsible for driving the Bank’s fintech partnership strategy, expanding the digital ecosystem, and delivering measurable business value through innovation, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
- The role ensures the development of strategic collaborations, seamless integration of fintech solutions, and adherence to regulatory, data security, and risk management standards.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive the expansion of strategic fintech partnerships to enhance the Bank’s ecosystem and competitive positioning.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard fintech partners aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and launch innovative products and services within optimal timelines.
- Ensure reduced time-to-market for partnership-driven initiatives.
- Structure and manage partnerships to achieve strong return on investment (ROI) and measurable business outcomes.
- Drive revenue growth through increased cross-selling opportunities enabled by fintech collaborations.
- Monitor and improve the commercial performance of all fintech partnerships.
- Ensure strict adherence to data security, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements in all partnerships.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fintech partnerships in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and Information Security teams.
- Oversee the seamless and efficient integration of fintech technologies into the Bank’s systems and platforms.
- Promote innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Provide periodic reports to Management on partnership performance, risks, and opportunities.
Key Performance Indicators
- Percentage increase in the number of strategic fintech partnerships.
- Time taken to launch new features or services with fintech partners.
- Return on investment (ROI) from fintech partnerships.
- Percentage increase in cross-selling success driven by partnerships.
- Compliance with data security and privacy standards.
- Effectiveness in identifying and mitigating risks associated with partnerships.
- Efficiency in integrating fintech technologies into existing systems.
Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related discipline.
- Master’s Degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage
- Must have 10–15 years’ experience in banking, fintech, digital transformation, or partnerships.
- Proven track record in managing fintech partnerships or digital ecosystems.
