Group Head, Payarena Vas & Verification
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Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
- Define and execute the business strategy for the VAS and Verification group.
- Identify market trends customer needs and new opportunities for product development.
- Drive revenue growth profitability and market share expansion.
- Develop annual business plans budgets and performance goals.
Product Development & Innovation
- Oversee the design development and deployment of verification and VAS products.
- Champion continuous innovation and integration of emerging technologies.
- Ensure solutions are scalable secure and aligned with industry best practices.
Operational Management
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Verification and VAS group.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. CBN NCC NIBSS NDPC).
- Develop and monitor KPIs to track operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Build partnerships with service providers telcos and third-party vendors.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary liaison between the business group and key internal/external stakeholders.
- Represent Payarena in industry forums partnerships and regulatory engagements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients partners and regulators.
People & Performance Management
- Lead mentor and motivate the Verification and VAS team.
- Build a high-performing culture that emphasizes accountability and innovation.
Provide training coaching and career development opportunities.
KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge/Experience:
- Strong knowledge of verification services (KYC identity background checks) and VAS (airtime bills digital services).
- Proven track record of driving business growth and managing P&L responsibilities.
- Strong regulatory knowledge and compliance management experience.
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and digital transformation.
Skill/Competencies:
- Excellent written/oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Confident negotiator and ability to close the right type of business deals at the highest level.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Computer Science Engineering or related field. Masters degree/MBA is an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years experience in fintech digital payments telecoms or financial services with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Post NYSC experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Account Management
- Apache Web Server
- Jpa
- ABAP
- Community Support
- Islamic Banking
About Company
UP® otherwise known as Unified Payments or Unified Payment Services Limited is a group of companies with services including Financial Technology, Banking, Payment Scheme, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. The UP® Group comprises (i) UP® ... View more
