We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Special Projects Associate to support the Head of Special Projects in driving high-impact initiatives across fintech financial services and innovation domains like crypto and blockchain. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy operations finance and technology contributing directly to growth expansion and digital transformation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination & Execution Support planning tracking and execution of special initiatives ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and timely delivery of milestones.
- Data Analysis & Reporting Prepare high-quality reports dashboards and presentations for internal and external stakeholders using Excel and data visualization tools.
- Business Case Development assist in building financial models and conduct financial statement analysis to assess business viability and inform decision-making.
- Market Research Perform primary and secondary research on market trends customer segments competitive landscapes and regulatory developments.
- Operational Support Assist in setting up processes for operational efficiency coordination across businesses/departments and implementation of best practices.
- Technology Integration Support integration of AI tools and emerging technologies into business workflows; collaborate with tech teams for pilot testing and scaling.
- Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with partners regulators and other stakeholders as needed; represent the special projects team in cross-functional meetings.
- Travel Readiness Willingness to travel across Nigeria and the African region for project delivery research and stakeholder engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor s or master s degree in finance Business or a related field.
- 2 4 years (for bachelor) or 1-2 years (for masters) of experience in financial services consulting fintech or strategic project roles.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with proven ability to translate data into insights.
- Working knowledge of accounting concepts and interpreting financial statements.
- Familiarity with fintech ecosystems digital financial services and financial market structures in Nigeria.
- Solid grasp of operational excellence principles and tools (e.g. trackers Gantt charts KPIs).
- Exposure to AI tools data integrations or low-code/no-code platforms is an advantage.