30/05/2026
The Head of Risk, Audit & Compliance
Job Summary:
The Head of Risk, Audit & Compliance is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the Bank's enterprise risk management, internal audit, and regulatory compliance frameworks. The role ensures the Bank operates safely, profitably, and in full compliance with CBN Guidelines for MFBs and applicable Nigerian laws, while building scalable structures to support the planned transition to a National MFB license within five years.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or Risk Management.
• Relevant professional certifications are a strong advantage: CRMS or CBN-recognised risk certification, ACA/ACCA, ACAMS or equivalent AML/CFT certification, CIA, or CISA.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or internal control within a Nigerian financial institution; Microfinance Bank or retail bank experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of CBN regulations for MFBs, including the distinction between State and National MFB license requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level reporting.
Head of Operations
Job Summary:
The Head of Operations is responsible for the efficient, secure, and compliant management of the Bank's branch operations, back-office functions, technology systems, and service delivery. The role has a dual mandate: sustain operational excellence in current state-licensed MFB operations while building scalable structures, processes, and controls to support the Bank's planned transition to a National MFB license within five years.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• CIBN membership, PMP/PRINCE2, or CISA certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7–10 years in banking or financial services operations, with at least 3–4 years in a senior operations or branch management leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in a Microfinance Bank, retail bank, or multi-branch deposit-taking institution strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with core banking systems (e.g., Flexcube, Temenos, Mifos, or comparable MFB platforms).
Head of Credit, Marketing & Program Manager
Job Summary:
The Head of Credit, Marketing & Programs is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the Bank by overseeing all credit operations, executing robust marketing strategies, and managing financial inclusion programs. The role is central to achieving the Bank's customer acquisition and loan portfolio targets, expanding market share within priority segments — particularly youth and women-owned businesses — and supporting the Bank's transition to a National MFB license within five years.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• CIBN (MCIB) membership, MBA, or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in credit, marketing, and business development within banking or microfinance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian microfinance landscape, CBN regulatory environment, and financial inclusion dynamics.
• Strong experience in product development for niche segments, particularly youth and women-led businesses.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Head of Strategy
Job Summary:
The CFO & Head of Strategy is a key member of the Executive Management Team, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and driving the bank’s transformation into a digitally led microfinance institution. The role combines: Financial stewardship – ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and risk management, and Strategic leadership – defining and executing the bank’s digital and growth strategy in line with regulatory guidelines (CBN, NDIC, etc.) and financial inclusion objectives.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory. - MBA or Master’s in Finance/Strategy is an added advantage.
Minimum of 10–15 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Head of Finance, Head of Strategy, or equivalent) in Microfinance, commercial banking, digital banking, fintech, or related financial services.
Demonstrable experience in financial management and reporting in a regulated financial institution, Strategic planning and ex*****on, Managing regulatory relationships (CBN, NDIC, etc.) in Nigeria.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, CBN microfinance guidelines, BOFIA, and other relevant regulations.
Strong understanding of digital financial services, mobile money, agent banking, and fintech ecosystems in Nigeria.
Familiarity with digital credit scoring, alternative data, and API-based integrations will be an advantage.
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