Project Manager at Corebank Nigeria

Corebank is a fintech platform of Corestep Microfinance Bank offering a range of financial services. Our products include savings, investment, bill payments, and collections. Additionally, we provide loans, advances, and advisory services. Corebank is committed to delivering innovative and efficient financial solutions to our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

• We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects at our Bank.
• This role requires a strong understanding of both technology and financial services, with a focus on regulatory compliance, customer-centric solutions, and digital transformation initiatives. 
• The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of strategic projects across various banking services (e.g., digital banking, regulatory compliance, core banking transformation).
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, manage budgets, and track progress.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Act as the main point of contact between business units, technology teams, vendors, and management.
• Ensure adherence to internal project governance frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., CBN regulatory requirements, AML/KYC, etc.).
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, prepare status reports, and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure third-party deliverables meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Promote best practices in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies based on project needs.
• Leverage collaboration and communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Confluence) to drive productivity, coordinate across internal teams, and maintain effective engagement with external stakeholders such as vendors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile / Scrum certification.
• Experience delivering projects involving core banking systems, digital banking platforms, or fintech platforms.
• Familiarity with change management practices and organizational transformation.

Requirements:

• 5 years of project management experience, ideally within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with collaboration and communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, SharePoint)to facilitate seamless coordination with cross-functional teams and external partners

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for learning and career advancement.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Growth opportunities in a dynamic, fast-growing bank.
• A chance to shape the future of digital banking in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to: hr@corestepmfb.com using the job title as the subject of the email.