Access Bank Plc Recruitment for Dutch Desk Manager

Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom and in all major cities in Nigeria. Also referred to as the Africa’s Bank of Best Practice, Access Bank operates on a platform of strong ethics, governance and professionalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dutch Desk Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Dutch Desk manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining contacts with the local Dutch business community.
• You oversee and lead effective relationships across industry players like SMEs, Corporates and other stakeholders.
• You are a financial advisor as well as a strategic partner for clients and other stakeholders to help identify challenges and guide companies to effective access to finance.
• You will report to the Executive Director, Commercial Banking Division of Access Bank.
• You will work in close contact with the existing German Desk of DEG / Access Bank and the Business Banking team of Access Bank.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Actively monitor local market developments in the Dutch SME and Corporate financing area.
• Organize, participate in internal/external events and prepare relevant promotional presentations and other materials as and when required;
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure effective and follow-up of business leads;
• Understand clients’ overall business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate relevant internal processes and ensure smooth cooperation with Access Bank services (legal, risk management, compliance etc.) in the context of new portfolio transactions;
• Facilitate internal and external meetings and manage meeting summaries as needed.
• Stay current on processes and timelines to ensure projects progress in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities, issues, and other inflection points.
• Communicate regularly with key client contacts and ensure operational excellence.
• Work with clients to document project needs and requirements.
• Contribute to the creation of proposals and presentations to existing clients.
• Contribute to company innovation, knowledge base, and marketing/sales efforts.

Professional Requirements
Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field. Relevant Master’s Degree will be an advantage

Professional Membership:

• A recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience:

• 5-10 years working experience in the field of commercial banking, including trade finance

Requirements:

• Proven knowledge of Dutch and Nigerian culture
• Self-starting mentality and an eagerness to be part of a new team and business
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Ability to understand clients’ business models and extrapolate opportunities.
• Affinity with impact investing
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships and build a network in an international environment, take up opportunities independently and can create a support for this.
• Proficiency with business software (e.g. the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of English and Dutch both oral and written. Good knowledge of the Nigerian languages would constitute a distinct advantage;
• Willing to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Leave Allowance, Medical Allowance, Bonus payments as applicable, Private Health Insurance

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online