Team Lead Agribusiness at NBS Bank Plc

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions tenable in Corporate Banking, Food & Agribusiness, and SME Departments.

TEAM LEAD AGRIBUSINESS

FOOD & AGRIBUSINESS

Reporting to the Head of Food & Agribusiness, the successful candidate’s responsibility will be to provide expert support to drive the agribusiness growth of the bank by developing, fostering and growing relationships in line with Food and Agribusiness (F & A) strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Acquire new business, expand the portfolio, and implement retention strategies to achieve set targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the agribusiness value chain, from production to distribution.
• Develop and present proposals that enhance the agricultural portfolio.
• Manage agricultural sales volume, growth initiatives, and portfolio utilization in alignment with business targets.
• Coordinate and oversee business development activities for Agribusiness Development Officers.
• Monitor and analyse product performance and implement corrective measures based on business development reports.
• Engage with agribusiness customers, ensuring effective service provision, education, and query resolution.
• Conduct customer feedback analysis, performance reviews, and surveys to enhance service delivery.
• Drive asset and liability growth to boost revenue within the assigned portfolio.
• Propose competitive pricing for agribusiness proposals related to contract farming, Agri partnerships, and value chain financing for approval.
• Negotiate with agribusiness clients to enhance deposit mobilization, loan uptake, and the use of digital banking channels.
• Support the Treasury Department in revenue generation by mobilizing FCDAs for FX supply and deposits through agricultural exports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science, Economics or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in commerce, finance or banking (Agriculture value chains financing preferred), or related fields.
• Banking knowledge (including lending, credit and deposit areas).
• Understanding of agriculture and farming, including season conditions and relevant market conditions (preferred).

Method Of Application

Candidates meeting the above minimum requirements and are interested in the job should send their applications and updated CVs with names of three (3) traceable and reputable referees, and copies of certificates, to [email protected], clearly marking in the subject line the position applied for.

The closing date for receiving applications is Monday, 7th July 2025. Only short-listed applicants shall be acknowledged.