Chief Strategy Officer at Princeps Credit Systems Limited

The Princeps Credit Systems Limited is a subsidiary of Princeps Holdings Limited. Today, it is positioned to become Africa’s foremost provider in consumer financial services, with one of its product being Creditwallet, a brand with a vision to make borrowing experience stress-free for every salaried worker in Africa by providing quick and easy access to loans with high quality service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Strategy Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Role

• We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company.
• As CSO, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies that drive sustainable growth, innovation, and market leadership.
• You will work closely with the CEO and senior management team to identify and capitalize on new opportunities, navigate industry challenges, and ensure the company stays ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving fintech space.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Develop a comprehensive 3-5 year strategic plan aligned with the company's vision and mission, including market expansion, new product development, and partnerships.
• Perform competitive intelligence analysis and benchmark the company against industry leaders.
• Assess and manage strategic risks and contingencies.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with other fintech players, financial institutions, and key stakeholders.
• Lead the exploration and evaluation of new market opportunities, acquisitions, and mergers.
• Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships and deals.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the company and drive the development of new fintech products and services.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the business.
• Collaborate with the product development team to translate strategic insights into actionable product roadmaps.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and make adjustments as needed.
• Communicate strategic progress and results to the CEO, board of directors, and other stakeholders.
• Build and lead a high-performing strategy team with diverse expertise.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization, including marketing, sales, technology, and operations.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Proven track record of success in developing and executing successful business strategies in the financial services or technology industry.
• 7-10 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian fintech landscape and its regulatory environment.
• Experience in business development, partnerships, and M&A transactions.
• Deep analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.