Business Development Manager - Faith-Based Organizations

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development Manager Faith-Based Sector

• Support implementation of the sector strategy across the branch network to drive business growth and collaboration.
  

• Ensure compliance with AML/KYC, CTF, and all regulatory and bank requirements.
  
• Drive growth of deposits, current accounts, collections business, and digital financial services within the sector.
  
• Manage onboarding, relationship management, and service delivery to ensure high customer satisfaction.
  
• Identify and convert new business opportunities while deepening existing client relationships.
  
• Oversee customer portfolio management and provide advisory support to clients and Relationship Managers.
  
• Monitor sector trends and opportunities within Churches and Faith-Based Institutions locally and internationally.
  

• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to Relationship Managers and support development of sector champions across the network.
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in commerce/business related field/Theology
  

• Masters is an added advantage
  

• 10 years in leadership Exposure (Have Served as a Bishop/Pastor/Priest/Catechist/Reverend within the last 3 years
  

• Licensed minister.
  

• Training or practical experience in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) frameworks.
  

Key skills and Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Faith‑Based Institutions (churches, dioceses, trusts, NGOs, schools, health facilities)
  

• Ability to structure tailored financial solutions aligned to religious governance and values
  

• Strong sector relationship management with clergy, bishops, trustees, councils, and boards
  

• Strategic planning and execution of sector‑wide delivery and growth initiatives
  

• Coordination of multi‑unit and multi‑subsidiary execution across the Bank and Group
  

• Strong knowledge of core banking products: deposits, lending, transactional and digital banking
  

• Working knowledge of Insurance solutions (life, medical, asset, clergy/employee schemes)
  

• Understanding of Investment & Wealth products (unit trusts, endowments, institutional investments)
  

• Ability to integrate Equity Group Foundation programs (financial literacy, social impact, empowerment) into client value propositions
  

• Proven business development and cross‑sell capability across multiple licenses
  

• Strong pipeline development, deal structuring, and portfolio growth skills
  

• Sound understanding of risk, compliance, KYC, AML, mandates, and borrowing powers