• Application Deadline:
• Position: Vice President of Operations - (VP Ops)



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  
  

• This is a transformative opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a significant impact in an organization that’s redefining financial access for millions of Africans.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the leadership team to develop and execute a global operations strategy aligned with business objectives.


• Lead operational planning and resource allocation across multiple regions.


• Manage multi-million dollar P&L for operational functions while driving efficiency and cost optimization.


• Establish and monitor KPIs across all operational teams.

Customer Experience Excellence

• Design and implement customer service strategies to deliver exceptional experiences.


• Build and optimize customer support operations across multiple channels.


• Drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction metrics.


• Innovate the customer journey using technology and data-driven insights.

Risk Management & Collections

• Develop and execute effective collections strategies.


• Oversee fraud and underwriting teams to ensure aligned processes and regulatory compliance.


• Implement robust frameworks for managing operational risks.

Operational Systems & Technology

• Lead the adoption of cutting-edge automation initiatives across operational functions.


• Implement and optimize operational management systems.


• Use analytics to enable data-driven decision-making and scalable processes.

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including 7+ years in fintech or banking.


• Proven ability to scale operations in high-growth environments.


• Deep understanding of financial services operations, preferably in African markets.


• Experience managing large, cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.


• Demonstrated expertise in automation and process optimization.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills.


• Thoughtful communicator with a strategic mindset.


• Passion for innovation, operational excellence, and delivering customer value.

Success Metrics

• Cost Efficiency: Optimize the unit cost to serve.


• Process Automation: Minimize manual processes across operations.


• Customer Satisfaction: Drive improvements in customer satisfaction scores.


• Risk Management: Maintain a low loss rate through robust systems.