Head, Financial Technology Job at OutsideIn HR Limited

OutsideIn HR Limited was birth from this realization - "you’ve got to find what you love…this is true for your work as it is for your lovers' - an excerpt from Steve Jobs famous Stanford commencement speech. Thanks Steve - who would have known how far reaching the impact of a commencement speech could go?

OutsideIn HR has been nurtured as a successful social experiment - to find out what happens when you stop careering and start contributing! Contributing really meaningfully in the areas you're most passionate about. Selah.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Head, Financial Technology
Job Location: Lagos

Purpose

• Responsible for planning, project delivery, operation and management of Financial technology function
• Lead Technical and Business strategy and contribute to pipeline ideas.

Deliverables
Business Efficiency:

• Work with the team to translate user needs into development requirements that drive impact for the business.
• Identify and bring forth strategic topics needing attention and presents compelling suggestions for additional research or feasibility assessment.

Collaboration:

• Partner with cross functional-teams including product Management to translate product vision into a deliverable roadmap
• Identify, validate and manage collaboration with 3rd party services and resources where required.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management:

• Liaising with relevant regulatory bodies such the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIBSS, CIBN.
• Grow and lead a talented team, developing the careers and technical capabilities of all team members.
• Own and manage work streams from inception through implementation ensuring outcomes and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• First Degree or its equivalent in Finance or Information Technology, while a Master’s degree with relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
• Experience 7 - 10 years’ experience in the Financial/ IT/ e-commerce industry with at least 4 years in a strategic technology role in the finance industry or in a similar or comparable institution
• Relevant industry experience in financial services (agency banking, mobile money) and e-commerce and knowledge of emerging technology
• Extensive software engineering experience.
• Knowledge in designing and leading application architecture and implementations of localized and enterprise wide solutions.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: recruitment@outsideinhrng.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.