Head, Business & Banking Operations

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the business plan from start to finish of the bank as approved by the Board.
• Run a successful digital Microfinance bank effectively using technology to drive assets and liability creation to achieve performance targets.
• Deploy technology and E-Business Solutions to position the bank as a major digital bank in Nigeria using all electronic channels to deliver a suite of products.
• Monitor and report project critical path and prompt delivery of bank electronic projects and ensure prompt completions.
• Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes using technology and benchmarking with the best digital solutions in the marketplace.
• Maintain the financial model and manage day-to-day financial operations within the company such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.
• Lead a high-performance management team by attracting, recruiting, and retaining executive team and staff not currently in place to achieve the business plan of the bank
• Identifies objectives, strategies, and action plans to improve short and long-term earnings.
• Ensure the development of relevant structures (process, people, and systems) to support the achievement of the company’s vision, goals and objectives
• Manage company funds and monitor & maximize return on investment for the company.
• Ensure effective team/project-based communication and change management implementation.
• Manage, develop, and refine sales strategies to improve market share of the company’s products and ensure consistent, profitable growth in revenues.
• Achieving revenue and asset/liability growth targets for the company.
• Serve as the intermediary and communication link between internal and external team members throughout the road map of a project life cycle.
• Monitor project team performance and communicate major issues, slippages, and suggested remedies.
• Co-ordinate and manage interaction among diverse stakeholders and team members throughout a project lifecycle.
• Establish infrastructure to capture and report on project targets/metrics.
• Define/deploy a common set of processes, tools, and templates to control the program.
• Evaluate risks/issues and develop mitigation and resolution plans.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a similar role in a commercial bank/Microfinance bank or Fintech company.
• A graduate degree from any reputable educational institution in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Computer, or technology-related courses.
• A professional qualification in Accounting, Banking, and Technology. A post-graduate degree would be an added advantage.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Superior leadership and people management skills, including the ability to manage teams effectively in order to achieve performance targets.
• Proven E-Banking experience in a commercial bank/Microfinance bank or Fintech company with a good technology and business solution background to drive a digital Microfinance business.
• Ability to Use technology to drive assets and liabilities generation through multiple channels.
• Good ability to deploy electronic solutions to grow market share.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, and supervise and manage deadlines to achieve superior performance.
• Good knowledge of agency banking, wallet management, and deployment of E-solution to meet the dynamic needs of customers and adapting market changes.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the organization’s product and service offerings.
• Adequate understanding of HR strategy articulation and implementation
• Attention to detail and project mapping skills
• Young and dynamic team player with a proven track record of excellence in similar roles and business owners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and well-developed problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen, maturity, and tact, including the ability to relate with the highest levels of Management.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards
• Good understanding of project management, research, and development skills also with proven ability to use project management tools

Location: Lagos

Remuneration: NGN 15 Million - 18 Million Annual Gross