General Manager – Accredited Pension Agent (APA) Operations at NextAutomate APA Limited (NAPAL) - Nextzon Business Services Limited

Nextzon Business Services Limited - We are recruiting on behalf of NextAutomate APA Limited (NAPAL), a fast-growing Accredited Pension Agent (APA) committed to transforming pension distribution through innovation, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence, to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager - Accredited Pension Agent (APA) Operations

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking an exceptional, commercially astute, and visionary leader to serve as our General Manager – APA Operations.

The Role

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director/Board, you will provide strategic leadership for the Company's APA business, driving sustainable growth, Retirement Savings Account (RSA) acquisition, retail and institutional market expansion, strategic partnerships, operational excellence, customer experience, regulatory compliance, and overall business performance.
• You will also be responsible for growing the Company's balance sheet, strengthening its brand, fostering innovation, and positioning NAPAL as a leading Accredited Pension Agent in Nigeria.

Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related discipline (MBA or Master's degree is highly desirable).
• A minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in pensions, financial services, banking, insurance, fintech, or a related industry, with at least 6 years in a senior executive leadership role.
• A proven track record of driving business growth, strategic partnerships, retail expansion, operational excellence, and profitability.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development, corporate governance, customer experience, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance.
• A visionary, entrepreneurial leader with the ability to build high-performing teams, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable business results.
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian pension industry and PenCom regulatory framework will be a distinct advantage.

Why Join NAPAL?
This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead the strategic growth of a high-potential APA business.
• Shape the future of pension distribution and financial inclusion in Nigeria.
• Drive innovation, market expansion, and organisational transformation.
• Build strategic partnerships and influence industry growth.
• Join a dynamic organisation offering executive-level impact and career advancement.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.