Chief Operating Officer (Financial Technology) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• This role requires hands-on, cross-functional leadership expertise, ideal for a seasoned operator who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams and scalable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Execution:

• Translate strategic business goals into operational plans aligned with regulatory standards and market opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives to enhance customer acquisition,
• Liquidity management, FX margin optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Drive business transformation and innovation through technology adoption and operational restructuring.

Operational Excellence & Efficiency:

• Build and scale the company’s core operational engine to support transaction volumes, global remittance flows, and onboarding velocity.
• Design and implement best-in-class SOPs, business process automation, performance dashboards, and real-time reporting.

Regulatory & Risk Governance:

• Oversee operational compliance with local and international licensing bodies, including IMTO, MSB, CBN, FCA, NDIC, etc.

People & Culture Leadership:

Customer Success & Experience:

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior operations or strategic leadership role in Fintech, Payments, Banking, or FX.
• Deep understanding of cross-border payment ecosystems, licensing regimes (e.g., IMTO, MSB), and treasury operations.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-market operations, managing distributed teams, and working with regulators.
• Strong experience with compliance, audit, and risk frameworks within regulated industries.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build alignment and influence at all levels.