About Katsu
1. Business Development & Client Acquisition
· Identify, source, and
onboard new corporate and SME lending clients.
· Build strong client
pipelines through networking, partnerships, and referrals.
· Conduct client
presentations and pitch tailored credit solutions.
· Work with clients to understand financing needs and structure facilities that align with business goals.
· Prepare comprehensive credit applications and proposals in line with risk appetite.
· Collaborate with credit risk specialists to ensure proper evaluation, due diligence, and approval.
3. Relationship Management
· Maintain and grow strategic relationships with key
clients.
· Monitor client performance, covenant compliance, and
satisfaction.
· Provide after-sales support and act as a trusted
advisor for client financing needs.
· Drive loan book growth within approved risk thresholds.
· Track performance of disbursed loans and support strategies for early identification of potential defaults.
· Achieve assigned financial and business growth targets.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
· Partner with product, risk, and operations teams to deliver seamless credit solutions.
· Provide market feedback to guide product development and credit policy updates.
· Support impact-oriented lending strategies that align with Katsu’s financial inclusion mission.
Requirements
· 5–7 years of corporate/commercial lending experience in a bank, MFB, or financial institution.
· Proven track record in originating and closing credit deals.
· Strong financial analysis, credit structuring, and negotiation skills.
· Good understanding of Nigerian financial markets, corporate finance, and regulatory frameworks (CBN, NDIC, AML/KYC).
· Excellent communication, client engagement, and presentation skills.
· Professional certifications (ACIB, CFA, ACCA, or similar) are an advantage.
· Strong sales and relationship management
skills.
· Business-oriented mindset with risk
awareness.
· Excellent negotiation and problem-solving
skills.
· High integrity, sound judgment, and
professionalism.
· Ability to work under pressure and deliver
on targets.
· Collaborative, adaptable, and able to
thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Prescreening
with the Talent team
- Interviews
and Case Assessments with the Hiring team.
- Follow
up interviews with Katsu Leadership team.
- Hiring Decision
Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
- 5-7 years of corporate/commercial lending experience in a bank, MFB, or financial institution.
- Proven track record in originating and closing credit deals.
- Strong financial analysis, credit structuring, and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of Nigerian financial markets, corporate finance, and regulatory frameworks (CBN, NDIC, AML/KYC).
- Excellent communication, client engagement, and presentation skills.
- Professional certifications (ACIB, CFA, ACCA, or similar) are an advantage.
What We Do
Sabi is an African technology company providing infrastructure for the distribution of goods and services, focusing on supply chain management, e-commerce, and financial services. It has pivoted to specialize in traceable commodity exports, including minerals and agricultural products.
