Managing Director for PaySys (Fintech outfit) at Payment Access System Limited (PaySys)

Job Purpose

• The Managing Director (MD) will provide overall strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory leadership for the Company.
• The role is responsible for driving the company’s vision, ensuring regulatory compliance, scaling products and services, growing revenue, managing key stakeholder relationships, and building a high-performance, future-ready organization.
• The position requires the ability to operate effectively in both early-stage fintech environments and mature governance-driven structures, ensuring sustainable growth and institutional credibility.

Key Responsibilities
The Managing Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business growth and market expansion strategy, increasing market share and diversifying service offerings.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and return on investment, ensuring strong and sustainable financial performance.
• Provide strategic leadership on industry trends, regulatory developments, and market opportunities, adapting the business model as required.
• Oversee the preparation, approval, and execution of annual budgets, ensuring effective financial planning and resource utilization.
• Provide overall leadership for the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring alignment across all departments and teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
• Establish and maintain robust risk management and internal control frameworks to mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
• Monitor and evaluate Objective Key Results (OKR) across all business units and cost centres to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, partners, investors, and service providers.
• Represent the Company at industry events, conferences, and strategic engagements, strengthening brand positioning and corporate reputation.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in line with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Implement and maintain strong compliance frameworks, proactively addressing regulatory obligations and emerging compliance risks.
• Drive innovation and new product development in response to customer needs and market dynamics.
• Leverage technology strategically to maintain competitive advantage, including ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of the Company’s technology infrastructure.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Prepare and submit required management and board reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and values, setting the tone for ethical leadership and corporate governance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications in finance, risk management, compliance, or technology are desirable.

Required Experience:

• 15–20 years’ progressive leadership experience, preferably within fintech, banking, financial services, or technology-driven organizations.
• Proven track record in leading startups and/or scaling growth-stage organizations.
• Strong understanding of digital financial products, payment systems, lending platforms, and financial technology infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in public sector or government-facing business environments, particularly in high-level stakeholder coordination, regulatory engagement, and official correspondence.

Work Conditions & Executive Support

• Contributory pension scheme and comprehensive Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) coverage.
• Provision of an official SUV with an assigned driver, as well as a dedicated Personal Assistant (PA) to support executive functions.
• Annual Housing Allowance and Wardrop allowance.
• Relocation Allowance for persons leaving outside Abuja especially from Lagos
• Residence in Abuja (FCT) will be a distinct advantage, given the regulatory, stakeholder engagement, and operational requirements of the role.