Chief Executive Officer at a Pioneering Nigerian Digital Bank - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is a pioneering Nigerian digital bank with a strong national presence. Operating in a dynamic and innovation-driven financial services landscape, the Bank is committed to expanding financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and secure digital solutions.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reference Number: 130-PEO01317
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Overview

• Our client is a pioneering Nigerian digital bank with a strong national presence. Operating in a dynamic and innovation-driven financial services landscape, the Bank is committed to expanding financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and secure digital solutions.
• As the Bank embarks on its next phase of digital and commercial transformation, it seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, strengthen performance and controls, and drive strategic growth.
• This role is central to balancing profitability with compliance, optimizing capital, and enhancing governance in a dynamic banking landscape.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to position the Bank as a leader in inclusive digital payments.
• Lead innovation and digital transformation to deepen financial inclusion and ensure long-term relevance.
• Translate national financial inclusion goals into actionable strategies for underserved communities.
• Align cross-functional teams with the Bank’s digital-first strategy and priorities.
• Embed customer insights and market trends into product and service design.
• Oversee strategic performance through KPIs, execution tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Foster an agile, innovation-driven culture responsive to market and regulatory changes.
• Drive mobile money growth and expand agent and subscriber networks.
• Scale distribution and marketing to reach remote and underserved areas.
• Achieve sustainable revenue growth via partnerships, product innovation, and unique value propositions.
• Lead market entry strategies using data to identify high-potential regions.
• Design tailored offerings for diverse segments including MSMEs, youth, and rural populations.
• Optimize pricing and transaction models for affordability and profitability.
• Expand cross-border payments and remittance services.
• Grow merchant networks to increase digital payment adoption.
• Use analytics to refine market strategies and enhance customer acquisition and retention.
• Build high-performing sales and distribution teams with clear KPIs.
• Monitor competitors and adapt strategies to maintain market leadership.
• Maintain strong regulatory relationships and ensure full compliance with CBN, NDIC, and others.
• Ensure transparent communication with the Board and shareholders.
• Uphold robust governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Build strategic alliances with fintechs, telcos, government, and development partners.
• Foster stakeholder trust through ethical leadership and consistent delivery.
• Engage community leaders to align social impact initiatives with local needs.
• Integrate ESG principles into corporate strategy for long-term sustainability.
• Represent the Bank in industry forums to influence policy and showcase leadership.
• Implement an enterprise risk management framework aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a strong compliance culture.
• Strengthen cybersecurity to safeguard digital assets and customer data.
• Foster a risk-aware culture through training and integrated decision-making.
• Monitor emerging risks and ensure agile mitigation strategies.
• Maintain robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Design agile, scalable, and cost-effective operational models for diverse markets.
• Ensure financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and talent development.
• Drive automation and digitization to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Implement performance management systems to ensure accountability.
• Integrate technology with operations for real-time decision-making.
• Strengthen vendor management for quality, cost, and risk control.
• Promote customer-centric operations aligned with feedback and expectations.
• Maintain strong internal controls for fraud prevention and audit readiness.
• Benchmark operations against industry best practices for continuous improvement.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent to build a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Empower leadership to execute strategic goals with accountability.
• Drive leadership development and succession planning.
• Promote employee engagement, well-being, and purpose-driven work.
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in all talent practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of a University Degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• MBA or MSc in Finance or a related field is an added advantage. Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CIBN, ACCA, ACA) are desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years post-graduation experience in financial services, banking, or fintech with at least 5 years spent in a senior management or executive role. Proven experience in digital banking, financial inclusion, and regulatory engagement.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.