Head of Human Capital at AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria

AB Microfinance Bank is a national microfinance bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with its head office in Lagos and branches spread across Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Anambra State.

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria is committed to its passion of helping to improve the business opportunities of entrepreneurs by availing them of easy access to affordable loans, as well as improve the general financial status of everyone with its deposit accounts. It is a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria under the 2002 Companies and Allied Matters Act, and is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a fully fledged microfinance bank.

The Bank has an exceptional group of very strong international shareholders committed to the task of improving access to financial services in the country. These shareholders are Access Microfinance Holding AG of Germany, KfW - the German Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. Together, they have an established record of setting up and managing microfinance banks across the African and Asian continents in such countries as Nigeria, Tanzania, Liberia, Zambia, Rwanda, Madagascar, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan,Georgia and Brazil.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Human Capital

Ref Code: HHC/HR/JUL/2026
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• You will work closely with business leaders to strengthen leadership capability, develop a robust talent pipeline, enhance employee engagement, and position Human Capital function as a strategic business partner driving organizational performance and sustainable growth.

What You Will Lead

• Develop and implement the Bank's Human Capital Strategy in line with business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational development and people initiatives.
• Strengthening the Human Capital function as a trusted business partner.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development and employee engagement.
• Drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management and coaching.
• Review and modernize Human Capital policies, governance, compliance and HR processes.
• Leverage HR technology and workforce analytics to support informed decision-making.
• Champion an inclusive, engaging and values-driven workplace culture.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Talent and leadership development.
• Organizational development and change management.
• Workforce planning and HR analytics.
• High integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.

Your Impact

• Strengthening Human Capital as a valued business partner.
• Implement a modern Human Capital operating model.
• Build leadership capability and succession pipelines.
• Improve employee engagement and organizational performance.
• Embed data-driven HR decision-making.
• Enhance employee experience through technology and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional HR certification (ACIPM, SPHR, CIPD or equivalent) is an advantage.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Capital experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within banking or financial services is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour legislation.
• Experience implementing HR technology and data-driven HR practices.

Who You Are:

• You are an experienced Human Capital leader with a strong business mindset and a passion for developing people and organisation.
• You have successfully led change, built strong relationships with senior leaders and delivered measurable improvements in organizational performance.

Why Join Us?

• This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of one of Nigeria's leading microfinance banks.
• You will play a key role in transforming the Human Capital function, working closely with senior leaders to build a stronger organisation, developing future leaders and creating a workplace where people and the business thrive.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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• Shape your career while contributing to the growth of the Nigerian financial sector.
• Apply today and take the first step towards an impactful career!