Team Lead, Aviation and Maritime

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.

Benefits

Healthcare

Staff Gym

Creche

Parental Leave (Paternity and Maternity)

Year-End Bonus (13th month)

Leave and Passage Allowance

About Company

Wema Bank

https://www.wemabank.com

Wema Bank is the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, and one of Nigeria’s most resilient banks. With decades of experience in the business of banking, the Bank has remained innovative in delivering value to its stakeholders. The publicly quoted Nigerian company has successfully built a legacy of trust and resilience that has won it the loyalty of its customers. The Bank is constantly introducing products and services tailored to the needs of its customers at every stage of their lives. It is a proud partner to more than one million individuals, families and businesses across Nigeria, helping them to achieve their personal and financial goals.