Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Microfinance Bank Job at Elizabeth Maddeux

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Job Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Microfinance Bank
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Microfinance Bank, responsible for driving growth, profitability, innovation, and financial inclusion.
• The role oversees all core business functions, including Operations, Finance, Technology, Risk, Credit, HR, Marketing, and Compliance.

Key Objectives
The CEO is accountable for:

• Strategic Leadership & Growth– Market expansion, digital banking strategy, business model innovation, profitability.
• Financial Management– Capital raising (equity/debt), liquidity, P&L optimization, investor relations.
• Risk & Governance– Strong risk culture, credit portfolio quality, regulatory compliance (CBN/AML/CFT).
• Product & Digital Innovation– Microfinance/SME lending, digital channels, API/fintech integrations.
• Operational Excellence– Process automation, cost efficiency, customer experience.
• People & Culture– Talent development, performance culture, leadership & diversity.
• Brand & Stakeholder Management– Ecosystem partnerships, regulatory and industry representation.

Key Responsibilities (Highlights)

• Define and execute long-term vision and growth strategy.
• Lead digital transformation, product development, and analytics.
• Strengthen enterprise risk management and compliance.
• Manage capital raising and investor relationships.
• Improve operational efficiency, cost optimization, and service delivery.
• Build a high-performing leadership team and an inclusive culture.
• Drive partnerships (CBN, NIBSS, telcos, fintechs, DFIs, NGOs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Business / Economics or related field; MBA required.
• 10 – 15+ years of senior leadership experience in financial services, microfinance, retail banking, digital lending or fintech.
• Professional certifications (CFA, ACCA, ICAN, CIBN, PRM/FRM) are an added advantage.
• Track record indigital financial platforms, capital raising, and credit/risk management.

Key Skills:

• Visionary leadership, strong financial and risk acumen, innovation and digital fluency, stakeholder engagement, ethical judgment, people leadership, and execution discipline.

Performance Metrics:

• Profitability & portfolio growth, risk/portfolio quality (PAR/NPL), operational efficiency, customer growth & NPS, digital adoption, culture & talent metrics, capital raised and regulatory relationship quality.

Compensation

• Salary: N18,000,000 - N24,000,000 annually
• Performance bonuses, pension, health insurance, executive benefits, international travel,official car & operational allowance.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: executivesearch@elizabethmaddeux.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.