Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem at a New Generation Bank - Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Banking sector (One of the new generation banks), is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Report to: Chief Digital Community
Grade: SBO - DM

Job Summary

• The Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem is responsible for driving the Bank’s fintech partnership strategy, expanding the digital ecosystem, and delivering measurable business value through innovation, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• The role ensures the development of strategic collaborations, seamless integration of fintech solutions, and adherence to regulatory, data security, and risk management standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the expansion of strategic fintech partnerships to enhance the Bank’s ecosystem and competitive positioning.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard fintech partners aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and launch innovative products and services within optimal timelines.
• Ensure reduced time-to-market for partnership-driven initiatives.
• Structure and manage partnerships to achieve strong return on investment (ROI) and measurable business outcomes.
• Drive revenue growth through increased cross-selling opportunities enabled by fintech collaborations.
• Monitor and improve the commercial performance of all fintech partnerships.
• Ensure strict adherence to data security, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements in all partnerships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fintech partnerships in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and Information Security teams.
• Oversee the seamless and efficient integration of fintech technologies into the Bank’s systems and platforms.
• Promote innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Provide periodic reports to Management on partnership performance, risks, and opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage increase in the number of strategic fintech partnerships.
• Time taken to launch new features or services with fintech partners.
• Return on investment (ROI) from fintech partnerships.
• Percentage increase in cross-selling success driven by partnerships.
• Compliance with data security and privacy standards.
• Effectiveness in identifying and mitigating risks associated with partnerships.
• Efficiency in integrating fintech technologies into existing systems.

Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage
• Must have 10–15 years’ experience in banking, fintech, digital transformation, or partnerships.
• Proven track record in managing fintech partnerships or digital ecosystems.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their recent CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.