Chief Operations Officer at VerifyMe Nigeria

VerifyMe is building the Nigerian trust infrastructure by offering digital identity and verification services to a wide range of industries and the retail market. Licensed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), our verification services are available by API or via our full-service Managed Verification Platform.

Our customers can leverage our services to enable contactless customer onboarding, confirm National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), and Driver’s License (FRSC) and secure e-commerce transactions using our AI-powered facial recognition and liveness detection technology.

All our verifications are compliant with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tier III and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), we give decision-makers the tools to assess suitability for financial services and employment

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Chief Operations Officer, designs, and implements policies to promote company culture and vision and oversee operations to keep businesses on track.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
• Consistently adhere to regulatory standards and requirements.
• Any other duties that may be assigned for the advancement and achievement of the goals of VerifyMe.

Candidates Specification
Qualifications/Experience (Essential)

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Understanding of business functions such as marketing, sales etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Experience in fundraising will be a plus
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics

Desirable:

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

Knowledge/Skills:
Essential:

• Excellent knowledge of business regulations and procedures, including the International.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Teamwork.
• Adaptable.
• Proactiveness/Productive.
• Excellent listener.
• Self-regulation.
• Analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills.

Desirable:

• Organizational, administrative and leadership skills.
• Goal-oriented and results-driven.
• Decision-making and delegation.
• Critical thinking and multi-tasking.
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• proven strategic aptitude and ability.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Technologically driven.

Attitude (Essential):

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Passionate about achieving high levels of excellence.
• Highly energized and motivated with a high level of commitment.

Desirable:

• Hands-on approach, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Self-motivated.
• Tenacious and results driven with sound business judgement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to provide a high-quality service.
• Ability to prioritize
• Time management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.