Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Job in Abuja for a Business Development Manager

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager- Priority and International Client

Job ID: 480782
Location: Abuja
Job Function: Retail Clients
Regular/Temporary: Permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Reporting Line: Director, Business Development - Africa

Job Purpose
Market engagement for Africa (with primary focus Nigeria), by:

• Ensuring that local Relationship Managers are trained to refer only those prospects which meet the criteria to become a Standard Chartered Bank Jersey (SCBJ), Priority Client
• Driving AUM growth in Jersey by targeting clients' existing offshore funds held with a competitor bank and generating new business that is both high value and high quality and does not cannibalize onshore Priority Banking deposits / investments (clients with international wealth and banking needs)
• Being able to build own network in each country – through personal knowledge and experience
• Ability to provide an appropriate level of information (regarding services offered by SCBJ) required by a prospective client
• Being the first point of contact for all referrals made to SCBJ
• Being able to assess the performance of the local RMs by keeping track of each referral and the success rate of these referrals (conversion rate)
• Ensure that pitches and follow-ups to prospective clients are consistent (CEMs is correctly used)
• To actively promote SCB Jersey to prospective clients.

• Prospect Management - handle all referrals from locally based RMs for their clients who are interested in offshore banking
• Continual training for local branches and local RMs (on Offshore Bank offering, calibre of prospects, etc)
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with all group in-country staff to encourage offshore referrals
• Arrange client/local network meetings along with Team Leader Acquisition where necessary (i.e. when Team Leader Acquisition /Senior SCBJ personnel are in country)
• Carry out prospecting activity through all available channels; i.e. Face to face meetings, group presentations, telephone, marketing communications, third party introducers.
• Pre-approval of prospects - ensure prospects being referred meet PIC Jersey criteria
• Feedback on prospects/applications - ensure that all business is accurately tracked and monitored. Feedback to be given to local RM (responsible for referral) on unsuccessful applications
• Obtaining some initial KYC information and documentation before account opening pack is sent to Jersey
• Involved in arrangement of client/local network events
• Collateral co-ordination in markets covered (e.g. desk drops, "oody"bags for local RMs, desk top calendars, etc.)

• New AuM raised of USDXm+
• Reduction in time taken for NTB clients to make their first investment (within 3 months of account being funded). This will be done by ensuring each new client is made aware of services offered by SCBJ
• Introduce two/three referral agents each year (lawyer/accountant/expat relocation agent, etc.) to Regional Market Manager for the region covered
• X NTB client accounts annually (X new accounts to be opened per month)
• Conversion rate of 1 NTB client for every 3 prospect meetings held
• Reduction in time taken to get an account opened (client experience)
• Reduction in account application rejection rates (Zero)
• Reduction in time taken for NTB clients to begin funding their new account

• Proven track record of sales activity
• Strong presentation skills
• Positive customer service mentality
• Sound knowledge of banking products and services and banking procedures.
• Team player who shows initiative and assertiveness.
• Self-motivator who is keen to upgrade and improve personal knowledge and skill to meet the job requirement.
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Planning and organizational skills
• Relationship building skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels.