Group Head of Corporate Banking - Lagos

VFD Group is an alternative financial service holding company that creates value by working within Nigeria's informal financial sector to create innovative products and solutions that are accessible to the everyday Nigerian.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Corporate Banking (V Bank)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Group Head, Corporate Business Segment will lead and grow the Corporate Banking business of a digital-first microfinance bank, focused on customer onboarding, partnerships and ecosystems.
• The role is accountable for driving deposit mobilization, payments, transactions, and lending solutions by leveraging technology, Banking-as a-Service (BaaS), and strategic collaborations that deliver value to both the bank and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the corporate banking strategy aligned with the bank’s vision as a digital-first national MFB with Pan Africa aspirations.
• Lead onboarding and retention of corporate and institutional customers across ecosystems, partnerships, and value chains.
• Champion Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions to embed financial services into partner platforms and unlock new revenue streams.
• Drive deposit mobilization, payments, transaction banking, and lending products that meet customer needs and enhance customer experience.
• Foster strong partnerships with fintechs, aggregators, MSMEs, corporates, and development institutions to expand market reach.
• Leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to enhance customer acquisition,usage, and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while innovating within approved frameworks.
• Collaborate with product, technology, and risk teams to design customer-centric solutions that deliver sustainable growth.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the Corporate Banking Group to achieve strategic and financial targets.
• Build and lead a results-driven team to develop and execute strategies aimed at achieving corporate banking targets, including N100B in deposits and N150B in loan disbursements annually for the next 5years.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, ensuring at least 100K corporate customers are onboarded annually.
• Drive adoption of multiple banking products by ensuring 100% of corporate clients use at least two VBank products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial services, credit analysis, and risk management.
• Excellent relationship management, business development, and negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of fintech ecosystems and emerging banking models.

Application Closing Date
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