Chief Cooperative Officer (CCO) at Akilaah National Cooperative Society Limited - MAJ FinTech Group

Akilaah National Cooperative Society Limited is a digital cooperative banking system designed to empower individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities through collaborative finance, inclusive savings, loans, and welfare programs. Operating under MAJ Fintech Group, Akilaah integrates technology and cooperative values to foster financial inclusion, community resilience, and shared prosperity across Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Cooperative Officer (CCO)

Location: Abuja
Reports To: Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MAJ Fintech Group

Position Summary

• The Chief Cooperative Officer (CCO) will provide strategic and operational leadership to drive the growth, governance, and sustainability of Akilaah Cooperative.
• The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cooperative principles, digital financial ecosystems, and Nigeria’s regulatory environment.
• This position requires a forward-thinking professional capable of translating strategic objectives into measurable results, fostering partnerships, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in all cooperative operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Akilaah’s cooperative development strategy and membership expansion plan.
• Oversee all cooperative operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with financial institutions, government agencies, and cooperative bodies.
• Promote financial literacy, member engagement, and inclusion initiatives nationwide.
• Supervise the design and execution of savings, loans, and welfare programs.
• Collaborate closely with the MAJ Fintech technology team to align digital services with cooperative operations.
• Prepare regular performance reports and ensure transparent governance processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cooperative Management, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in cooperative management, financial services, or development finance.
• Proven experience in cooperative leadership, member mobilization, and partnership development.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s cooperative laws and financial inclusion landscape.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with digital or fintech-driven cooperative models is an advantage.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/French) is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Attractive and competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to: ask@akilaah.com using "Application – Chief Cooperative Officer (CCO)" as the subject of the email.