Financial Services

Branch Manager

Standard Life Organization (SLO)·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesmanagerFull TimeOnsite
-Closes 25 Nov 2026

Standard Life Organization (SLO) is an NGO-Microfinance Institution committed to the socio-economic empowerment of low income, poor and vulnerable individual through access to capacity building and responsive financial services on a sustainable basis.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Manager

Location: Lagos Department: Operations

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the overall operations and performance of the branch.

Drive business growth, customer acquisition, and loan portfolio expansion.

Supervise and manage branch personnel to ensure productivity.

Monitor loan disbursement, repayment, and portfolio quality.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies and operational procedures.

Prepare and submit periodic branch performance reports.

Requirements

Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in any discipline.

Relevant experience in branch management, banking, or microfinance will be an added advantage.

Strong leadership, supervisory, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Good understanding of business development, lending, and loan recovery.

Must be computer literate, proactive, and result-oriented.

Salary N200,000 – N400,000 monthly, depending on the position, qualifications, and experience.

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At a glance

Company

Standard Life Organization (SLO)

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

manager

Valid until

November 25, 2026

Created

November 11, 2026

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