Junior Collections Officer at Money in Minutes (MIM) Finance Company Limited

MIM Finance Company Limited (t/a Money in Minutes or MIM) is a UK-originated FinTech start-up in the process of launching its exciting products in Nigeria. MIM’s aim is to provide straightforward and instant finance to consumers in a bid to help solve the current access to finance problems in Africa. MIM’s products would also make it possible for low and middle-class earners to acquire white goods and solar energy-generating equipment in a bid to resolving the electricity challenge engulfing the continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Collections Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Loan Collection Officer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate should have strong interest in debt collection and possess strong communication and negotiation skills.
• You will be responsible for contacting defaulting customers, negotiating repayment plans, and ensuring timely recovery of outstanding loans while maintaining professionalism and customer satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities

• Contact customers with overdue loan payments via phone calls, emails, SMS, and field visits (where necessary). 
• Negotiate repayment plans and follow up to ensure adherence. 
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and customer interactions. 
• Provide excellent customer service while enforcing repayment obligations. 
• Escalate difficult cases to senior officers or management when necessary. 
• Assist in preparing reports on collection performance and recovery rates. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines. 

Requirements & Skills

• HND/BSc in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage. 
• Passionate about working in the capacity of a loan collection Officer 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills. 
• Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally. 
• Basic knowledge of loan recovery processes and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with collection software is a plus. 
• High level of integrity, persistence, and resilience

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in a microfinance bank, commercial bank, or fintech. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet recovery targets. 

Benefits 

• Performance-based incentives. 
• Opportunities for career growth. 
• Training and professional development support.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and vision for the role to: career@moneyinminutes.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.