Managing Director for PaySys (Fintech outfit) at Payment Access System Limited (PaySys)

Payment Access System Ltd (PaySys) is a CBN-licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP), and holder of a Super Agent licence. Established to revolutionise digital payments and financial inclusion through secure, user-friendly, and scalable solutions. We specialise in providing cutting-edge payment processing, merchant services, and gateway technologies that empower individuals, businesses, and financial institutions to transact with ease, affordability, and reliability. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer-centric delivery, we bridge financial access gaps by offering robust transfer processing, bill payments, card solutions, and merchant banking tools that simplify transactions, enhance transparency, and drive long-term economic growth in Nigeria’s digital economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director for PaySys (Fintech outfit)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Managing Director (MD) will provide overall strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory leadership for the Company.
• The role is responsible for driving the company’s vision, ensuring regulatory compliance, scaling products and services, growing revenue, managing key stakeholder relationships, and building a high-performance, future-ready organization.
• The position requires the ability to operate effectively in both early-stage fintech environments and mature governance-driven structures, ensuring sustainable growth and institutional credibility.

Key Responsibilities
The Managing Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business growth and market expansion strategy, increasing market share and diversifying service offerings.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and return on investment, ensuring strong and sustainable financial performance.
• Provide strategic leadership on industry trends, regulatory developments, and market opportunities, adapting the business model as required.
• Oversee the preparation, approval, and execution of annual budgets, ensuring effective financial planning and resource utilization.
• Provide overall leadership for the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring alignment across all departments and teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
• Establish and maintain robust risk management and internal control frameworks to mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
• Monitor and evaluate Objective Key Results (OKR) across all business units and cost centres to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, partners, investors, and service providers.
• Represent the Company at industry events, conferences, and strategic engagements, strengthening brand positioning and corporate reputation.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in line with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Implement and maintain strong compliance frameworks, proactively addressing regulatory obligations and emerging compliance risks.
• Drive innovation and new product development in response to customer needs and market dynamics.
• Leverage technology strategically to maintain competitive advantage, including ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of the Company’s technology infrastructure.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Prepare and submit required management and board reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and values, setting the tone for ethical leadership and corporate governance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications in finance, risk management, compliance, or technology are desirable.

Required Experience:

• 15–20 years’ progressive leadership experience, preferably within fintech, banking, financial services, or technology-driven organizations.
• Proven track record in leading startups and/or scaling growth-stage organizations.
• Strong understanding of digital financial products, payment systems, lending platforms, and financial technology infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in public sector or government-facing business environments, particularly in high-level stakeholder coordination, regulatory engagement, and official correspondence.

Work Conditions & Executive Support

• Contributory pension scheme and comprehensive Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) coverage.
• Provision of an official SUV with an assigned driver, as well as a dedicated Personal Assistant (PA) to support executive functions.
• Annual Housing Allowance and Wardrop allowance.
• Relocation Allowance for persons leaving outside Abuja especially from Lagos
• Residence in Abuja (FCT) will be a distinct advantage, given the regulatory, stakeholder engagement, and operational requirements of the role.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: recruitment@paysys.ng using the job title as the subject of the email.