Job Description
JOB TITLE: RELATIONSHIP MANAGER – COMMERCIAL BANKING
Grade: ET – Deputy Manager
Industry: Commercial Banking
Locations: Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Niger, Jigawa, Sokoto, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa & Maiduguri
A leading commercial bank in Nigeria is seeking experienced and commercially driven professionals to join its team as Relationship Managers across selected locations in Northern Nigeria.
The successful candidates will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with customers, driving business development, increasing the bank’s customer base, and delivering revenue growth while maintaining strong credit and risk management standards.
Key Responsibilities:
•Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate, commercial, SME, or high-value customers.
•Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
•Drive customer acquisition, deposits, loans, and other banking products.
•Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned market.
•Achieve assigned business development, revenue, deposit, and asset targets.
•Conduct market intelligence and identify opportunities within the territory.
•Prepare and present proposals for new business opportunities.
•Work closely with credit, risk, operations, and other internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
•Monitor customer accounts and ensure effective portfolio management.
•Maintain strong knowledge of customers’ businesses, industries, and financial needs.
•Ensure compliance with the bank’s policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
•Provide excellent customer service and promptly resolve customer issues.
•Maintain accurate customer records and prepare relevant reports.
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
•Minimum of 5 years’ relevant banking experience, with significant experience in Relationship Management, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, SME Banking, or Business Development.
•Proven track record of achieving deposit, asset, revenue, and customer acquisition targets.
•Strong understanding of commercial banking products, credit processes, and financial analysis.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Only candidates with the required experience in a commercial bank should apply.
Candidates must have relevant Relationship Management experience gained specifically within a commercial banking environment. Candidates without commercial banking experience will not be considered.
Candidates with strong knowledge, established business networks, and relevant banking experience within their preferred location are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: jobs@kennediaconsulting.net
Subject: Relationship Manager – [Preferred Location]
Application Deadline: 5th September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
