J.P. Morgan is hiring a Vice President, Global Corporate Bank (Local Corporates & Multinationals) in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
Overview
J.P. Morgan is expanding its Global Corporate Bank footprint in Nigeria and West Africa with the appointment of a Vice President based in Lagos.
This is a senior coverage role within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) team, focused on managing and growing relationships with:
Nigerian and West African headquartered corporates
Financial institutions
West African subsidiaries of multinational corporations
The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between local clients and global product platforms — spanning lending, capital markets, payments, FX, trade finance and structured solutions.
The Strategic Context
Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa and a gateway to West Africa’s regional corporate ecosystem. For global banks, the opportunity lies in:
Structuring cross-border financing solutions
Supporting multinational treasury operations
Managing FX, liquidity and risk solutions
Providing access to global capital markets
This role sits at the intersection of relationship management, origination and credit risk discipline — with direct exposure to both regional decision-makers and global headquarters coverage teams.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates can apply here
Key Responsibilities
Client Coverage & Business Development
Lead relationship management for a portfolio of Nigerian and West African corporates and multinational subsidiaries.
Originate new revenue opportunities across lending, DCM, treasury services, FX and trade.
Drive proposal development, structuring and transaction execution.
Credit & Risk Management
Lead bank financing origination and execution, including:
Due diligence
Contract negotiation
Internal credit approvals
Act as first line of defence for credit quality monitoring.
Maintain strong AML, KYC and compliance standards.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Partner with:
Investment banking teams
Product specialists (Payments, FX, Trade)
Risk and control teams
Global HQ relationship bankers
Coordinate multi-country, multi-product solutions.
Revenue & Profitability
Drive revenue growth with disciplined risk-return metrics.
Monitor cost efficiency and improve profitability across the portfolio.
Ensure seamless onboarding and client lifecycle management.
Required Profile
Experience
Proven corporate banking experience in Nigeria or West Africa.
Track record of winning mandates and closing transactions.
Experience managing multi-country client relationships.
Product Expertise
Deep familiarity with:
Bank loans and syndicated facilities
Debt capital markets
FX and rates
Derivatives and structured products
Payments and treasury services
Trade finance
Skills & Capabilities
Strong commercial judgement.
High-level negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to operate across cultures and jurisdictions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical capability.
Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
Fluency in English (French advantageous).
Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.
About the Employer
J.P. Morgan is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, operating in more than 100 countries. Its Commercial & Investment Bank provides:
Strategic advisory
Capital raising
Liquidity solutions
Risk management
Global payments infrastructure
The firm emphasises long-term client partnerships, strong governance standards and a global operating model.
