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  • Posted: May 22, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • UP® otherwise known as Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. UP® operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.
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    Head, Card Processing & Switching

    Job Objectives

    • The core objective of this role is to lead and oversee the card processing & switching and terminal operations of the company. To increase transaction processing efficiency and avoid unplanned downtime, the position requires the individual to respond to external and internal support calls. Additionally, this role ensures transaction processing monitoring and the timely escalation of critical issues.

    Job Requirements

    • First Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
    • Proven knowledge of payment system infrastructure, ISO 8583 standards, card scheme operations, and NIBSS interfaces.
    • Experience managing POS networks, switching engines, and API integrations.
    • Strong understanding of CBN and NIBSS regulations, settlement cycles, and transaction routing processes.
    • Minimum of 9 years post NYSC experience in payment operations, switching, or electronic banking, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a fintech or PSP environment.

    Key Competency Requirements

    • Transaction uptime and switching success rate.
    • Accuracy and timeliness of settlements and reconciliations.
    • Downtime frequency and recovery turnaround time (TTR).
    • Reduction in failed transactions, chargebacks, and exceptions.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment@up-ng.com

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