The Operations Associate who shall have the responsibility to oversee the day-to-day business operations for the business.
The ideal candidate will have had some hands-on experience working within a Commercial or Microfinance or Fintech within the Operations team
This role will assist in the setup/implementation of banking operations and the policies required to support the launch of a new challenger/Neobank and also providing solutions that drive both customer and business value.
Ensure all operations team functions are carried out in accordance with laid down procedures & policies in the manuals and SOPs.
Ensure that all customer support requests are assigned and attended to within the SLA
Provide prompt, error free and quality customer service.
Respond to Customer enquiries promptly through all channels
Processing of savings, Fixed deposit and other customer applications/requests
Manage customer complaints through effective customer complaints resolutions process.
Develop strategies to minimize customer complaints and suggest ways of managing the perception of the Company.
Providing business and operational support to all departments
Define, measure, monitor and report on operations KPI and metrics on a weekly and monthly basis
Liaise with 3rd party IT vendors to for the support and maintenance of systems.
Any other corporate administrative duties as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree
Minimum of 1 year experience in Operations/Customer Support/IT Support role
Have some operational experience in a FinTech or financial institution
Possess high level of trust to drive best practices with minimal supervision
Have good project management and leadership skills
Possess good analytical skills, in-depth understanding of business models
Keen interest and knowledge of Fintech/Start-ups ecosystem
Good understanding of CBN/NIDC and other regulatory landscape
Good knowledge of retail banking operations, retail products and commercialisation is an added advantage.
Skills Required:
Understanding of operational control methodologies in Microfinance banks.
Excellent skills in impact analysis and measurement.
Proficient English Skills in writing and speaking.
Excellent critical thinking and solution-oriented, self-starter results-oriented person.
Strong planning, organisational and time management abilities
High-level influencing and interpersonal skills
Relationship building, negotiation, problem-solving and troubleshooting.