Business Development Officer – SME (Loans) at Carbon Nigeria

Job Title: Business Development Officer – SME (Loans)

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 performanceMetrics.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a related field (e.g., finance, business, economics)
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in SME banking/lending, underwriting, sales, or business development within the financial services industry.
• 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.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on NOT SPECIFIED. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://getcarbon.co/