Expires 2 weeks from now
Unit Head – Green Economy & Climate Finance
specialized business
full-time
| Manager - Senior Manager
Lagos
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Job Summary
To provide strategic leadership and sector-specific expertise in the development, implementation and execution of Wema Bank's Green Economy & Climate Finance strategy. The Unit Head will lead the origination, structuring, execution and management of banking relationships across the green economy ecosystem while positioning Wema Bank as the preferred financial partner for renewable energy developers, circular economy enterprises, climate technology companies, sustainable agriculture businesses and nature-based enterprises.
Job Details
- Serve as subject matter expert on Green Economy & Climate Finance.
- Drive business development across renewable energy, circular economy, climate technology and nature-based sectors.
- Lead development of green finance products and sustainability-linked solutions.
- Guide credit structuring, appraisal and post-disbursement monitoring.
- Maintain portfolio quality and profitability.
- Develop strategic partnerships with government agencies, DFIs and climate finance institutions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Sustainability Studies, or a related field.
Professional Certification
- CFA
- ACCA
- ACA
- CIBN
- ESG Investing Certification
- Climate Finance Certification
- Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®)
- Renewable Energy Finance Certifications
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.