Relationship Manager - Institutional Banking at Sterling Bank Plc

Sterling Bank Plc "Your one-customer bank" is a full service national commercial bank in Nigeria. In over 50 years of operations, Sterling Bank (formerly NAL Bank) has evolved from the nation’s pre-eminent investment banking institution to a fully-fledged commercial bank; and completed a merger with 4 other banks - Indo-Nigeria Merchant Bank, Magnum Trust Bank, NBM Bank and Trust Bank of Africa - as part of the 2006 consolidation of the Nigerian banking industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Relationship Manager - Institutional Banking

Locations: Abuja, Adamawa, Borno, Lagos, Taraba, and Yobe

Description

• At Sterling, we are committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers while ensuring exceptional experiences at every touchpoint.
• If you have the passion to make a real difference, the drive to go beyond the ordinary, and the ambition to thrive, then we’re looking for you.
• As an Institutional Banking Relationship Manager, you won’t just be selling products—you’ll be enriching lives, empowering communities, and creating solutions that would enhance value for all our stakeholders.
• In this role, you’ll engage directly with key players across the public and institutional landscape to co-create future-ready financial solutions.
• From offering strategic insights to navigating policy environments, you’ll be a trusted advisor unlocking value, driving growth, and delivering sustainable impact.
• You’ll go beyond the transactional, crafting experiences, managing complexity, and guiding your clients with clarity and confidence. This is more than just a sales role; it’s a strategic opportunity to shape outcomes and deepen partnerships that matter.

Requirements
Here’s What Sets You Apart:

• A strong sense of purpose and a passion for enabling institutions to grow
• Proven experience in credit, financial analysis, and strategic relationship management
• A confident voice at the table, whether you are advising clients or influencing policy conversations
• A knack for navigating complexity with focus and clarity
• The energy, drive, and independence to own outcomes and exceed expectations
• A proactive, energetic, and self-motivated approach
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the confidence to engage decision-makers
• The ability to build deep, trusted relationships and respond to client needs with insight and precision

Benefits
If you’re looking for more than a job and an opportunity to be the force behind some of our most strategic partnerships, this is where you step in.

• Robust reward package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Annual vacation
• A continuous learning environment and training to ensure that you are successful in your role
• An environment of growth and an amazing work culture

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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