Digital Transformation Manager - FinTech at Alert Microfinance Bank

Alert Microfinance bank is a leading financial service provider with core mandate of providing affordable, flexible financial and non-financial services to SME, Private and Public Sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Digital Transformation Manager - FinTech

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Head of Fintech at Alert Microfinance Bank is a critical role and the idea candidate will be responsible to lead a team of tech-savvy experts, drive and execute the bank digital transformation projects.

Job Responsibilities
Digital Transformation Process:

• Drive and execute the bank digital transformation projects.
• Effective and efficient electronic card management for web and mobile payment channels.
• Management of excellent service delivery across the network.
• Development and implementation of operations digitalization
• Foster a lasting and seamless relationship with electronic service providers: NIBSS, Interswitch, etc
• Identify friction points for Fintech and market sales teams in prospecting, pitching, onboarding and growing new business.
• Set standards for the client experience and work with Client Services, Risk, Operations, Sales and Finance to ensure they are met.
• Lead the development of frameworks and content centrally that can be repeatedly used by market sales teams (Risk management, category prioritization and sales collaterals):
• Work with the Risk team to manage the risk of the portfolio to ensure the integrity of the ecosystem while balancing client needs for speed.

Leadership, Planning & Communication:

• Develop strategic and operational plans for Fintech business, leading thought leadership on the value of Fintech to the broader business.
• Lead a team of specialists on transactional banking offerings.
• Coordinate the electronics banking business of the company.
• Work with the management team to structure their Cluster Fintech sales teams.
• Report and interact with senior management to indicate the status of Fintech deal progress. Bringing a commercial lens to the performance of Fintech in the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in a related role.
• Minimum 5 years of Cognate experience as Head of FINTECH is a MUST.
• Extensive experience in the payments / fintech / banking / telecoms or related technology industry with experience of operating in a Microfinance Bank System.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems.

Skills:

• Software Development. It may seem a somewhat generic point when you compare software development to other more niche skills that are in demand.
• Proficient in Digital Transformation.
• Cybersecurity and blockchain proficiency
• Developments and the drive for Automation.
• Soft skills.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2021.