The company is seeking to hire competent Fund Mobilization Officers to mobilize deposits or funds and execute an action plan to achieve the allocated deposit target.
The Fund Mobilization Officer is to assist in developing overall sales strategy and implementing target client acquisition.
As the Fund Mobilization Officer, you are expected to maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the ability to plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and have a track record of achieving financial targets via sales of the company’s products.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for sales and marketing of deposits.
Managing the growth of assigned high depositors.
Actively drive for deposits.
Improve the deposit mobilization and retention of deposits and also manage withdrawal attrition.
Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients and individual depositors
Innovate and develop attractive value-added deposit products together with the Business Development to achieve the overall deposit targets.
Source appropriately priced and structured deposit liabilities for the company from retail and institutional sources.
Cultivate new clientele on an ongoing basis.
Meet assigned sales targets and quotas.
Participate in creating new and better marketing based on field experience.
Ensure that due diligence is always enforced to meet the requirements of the regulator and also protect the interest of both the depositors and the organization.
Key Requirements
B.Sc in Marketing / Banking and Finance / Business Administration, or related field from a reputable university.
Relevant training and certifications in Banking, Marketing, etc.
2 - 3 years of experience as a Deposit Mobilizer for a financial institution.
Proven track record of being successfully involved in Fund Mobilization.
Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as an analytical approach to work.
Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others.
Work with little or no supervision
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills; a good team player
Strong customer focus
Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection
Strong understanding of sales metrics with the ability to identify areas for improvement
Qualifications and membership in relevant professional bodiesare an added advantage.
Proven understanding of the regulatory environment affecting the banking business and a strong record of meeting and exceeding targets monthly, while providing excellent customer service in the process is also desired.