Head of Operations, Merchant Lending

Position Title: Head of Operations, Merchant Lending
 

Job Field: Executive / Top Management ,
 

Qualification:
 

Employment Type: full-time
 

Location: Lagos,
 

Country: Nigeria

Salary: 1,500,000 - 2,500,000 monthly (18,000,000 - 30,000,000 per annum)
 

Job Description:

Our client, who is a key fintech operator in Nigeria, is seeking a Head of Operations.This role involvesleading and optimizing the company's operational strategies, ensuring efficient and compliant processes, and managing cross-functional teams.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in merchant lending operations, process optimization, and risk management, with experience in merchant loan processing, team leadership, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end merchant loan operations, from application to disbursement and repayment.
• Develop and refine operational workflows for speed and accuracy.
• Monitor loan performance and flag risk or irregularities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Risk, Tech) to ensure process alignment.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop a small team, driving high performance andaccountability.

Requirements :
• Minimum of 8years’experience, specifically managing large-ticket merchant loans (billions of Naira).
• Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, financial modeling, and loan structuring.
• Excellent understanding of Nigerian financial regulations and lending standards.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communicationskills.

Method of Application:

Method of Application

Interested applicants should send their CVs to ejo@damenandjordan.com

Application Email:
ejo@damenandjordan.com

Application Deadline: 27 / 6 / 2025 - Exp. Duration - one-week