Expires 2 weeks from now
Unit Head – Aviation, Maritime & Blue Economy Finance
BLUE ECONOMY
full-time
| SBO-AM
Lagos
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Job Summary
To provide sector-specific expertise and strategic leadership in the development, implementation and execution of Wema Bank's Aviation, Maritime & Blue Economy Banking strategy. The Unit Head shall lead, guide and drive the origination, structuring, execution and management of banking relationships and sector-specific transactions across the aviation, maritime and blue economy value chains while positioning Wema Bank as the preferred financial partner for airlines, airport operators, shipping companies, port operators, marine logistics providers, offshore service companies, ship owners, fisheries, aquaculture enterprises, maritime infrastructure developers, export businesses, regulators and investors.
Job Details
- Deep understanding of Aviation Finance, Maritime Finance, Marine Logistics, Port Operations, Offshore Services, Fisheries, and Blue Economy ecosystems.
- Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills.
- Expertise in structuring complex lending and trade finance transactions.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing aviation and maritime industries.
- Strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation capabilities.
- Product development and sector-based solution design.
- Market intelligence and industry research capabilities.
- Strategic planning and execution.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10-15 years' banking experience, with significant exposure to Corporate Banking, Structured Finance, Project Finance, Energy Finance, or Sector Banking.
- At least 5 years in a leadership or team management role.
- Proven experience managing Aviation, Maritime, Infrastructure, Logistics, Transportation, or Blue Economy portfolios.
- Strong experience in credit structuring, relationship management, business development, and transaction execution.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving revenue and portfolio growth targets.
Benefits
Healthcare
Staff Gym
Creche
Parental Leave (Paternity and Maternity)
Year-End Bonus (13th month)
Leave and Passage Allowance
About Company
Wema Bank
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.