Job Description
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 Position: Corporate Banking Relationship Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Origination & Client Acquisition:
• Identify, develop, and onboard a minimum of four top corporate clients annually, prioritizing organizations with strong financial performance, sound governance structures, and high credit ratings.
• Develop sector-specific client acquisition strategies aligned to industry trends and bank growth priorities.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of bankable opportunities across assigned sectors.
Value Chain & Ecosystem Development:
• Design and execute a full value chain banking strategy for each top client.
• Onboard a minimum of ten (10) key distributors, suppliers, or ecosystem partners per corporate relationship.
• Promote supply chain financing solutions, distributor financing, and vendor support structures to deepen market penetration.
Portfolio Growth & Revenue Generation:
• Grow and manage a high-quality corporate loan portfolio with strong risk-adjusted returns.
Maximize wallet share through cross-selling of treasury products, including:
• Trade Finance (LCs, Guarantees, Supply Chain Finance)
• Foreign Exchange solutions
• Cash Management and Payments
• Deliver consistent revenue growth across interest and non-interest income streams.
Liability Mobilization:
• Drive the mobilization of low-cost deposits (CASA) across corporate clients and their value chains.
• Maintain an optimal CASA-to-Term Deposit mix of 80:20.
• Develop innovative liquidity and cash concentration solutions for corporate clients.
Credit & Risk Management:
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment for all lending opportunities.
• Structure and recommend credit facilities in line with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of portfolio health, early warning signals, and compliance with covenants.
Relationship Management & Client Retention:
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key corporate accounts.
• Build strong, long-term partnerships with decision-makers and senior executives.
• Deliver tailored financial solutions aligned with clients’ strategic objectives.
Sector Expertise & Market Intelligence:
Develop deep expertise in assigned sector(s), including:
• Manufacturing & Industrial Value Chains
• Infrastructure & Project Finance
• Energy (Oil & Gas, Renewables)
• Telecommunications
• Conglomerates & Multinationals
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity to inform business strategy.
Qualifications & Skills
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, ICAN, CIS) are an added advantage.
Experience & Competencies:
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience managing large corporate relationships within a Corporate Banking Group.
Demonstrated track record in:
• Deal origination and structuring
• Value chain financing
• Portfolio growth and revenue delivery
Strong knowledge of:
• Credit analysis and financial modeling
• Structured trade finance and project finance
• Corporate and investment banking products
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.