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  • Posted: Aug 12, 2025
    Deadline: Aug 30, 2025
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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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    Project Management Officer

    Job Objectives

    • The Project Management Officer (PMO) will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects across the organization.
    • This role involves tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and standards.
    • The PMO will help implement project management best practices, streamline reporting, and contribute to the effective governance of the project portfolio within a dynamic fintech environment.

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    • Support project planning activities, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
    • Monitor and track progress across multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
    • Maintain and update project documentation including project charters, plans, risk logs, and status reports.
    • Assist in standardizing project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization.
    • Coordinate with project teams to ensure tasks are assigned, deadlines are met, and risks/issues are addressed proactively.
    • Organize and facilitate project review meetings, stakeholder briefings, and status update sessions.
    • Prepare and present periodic project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
    • Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
    • Assist in post-project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
    • A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 4 years experience in a project management, project coordination, or PMO support role, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
    • Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

    Technical Skills:

    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
    • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
    • Familiarity with project tracking and performance reporting systems.
    • Understanding of risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, and change control processes.

    Certifications:

    • Certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile Scrum Foundation are beneficial.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
    • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
    • High attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

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    Head / Team Lead, Project Management Office

    Job Objectives

    • The Head of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the PMO function, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic and operational projects across the organization.
    • This role provides strategic oversight, develops and implements standardized project management methodologies, and ensures alignment of projects with corporate objectives.
    • The PMO Lead will oversee project managers/coordinators, drive portfolio governance, facilitate executive-level reporting, and act as a key liaison between project teams and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment.

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    • Lead the PMO function, setting strategic direction and ensuring best-in-class project governance and delivery practices.
    • Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
    • Develop and maintain standardized project management frameworks, templates, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
    • Provide leadership and coaching to project managers and coordinators, ensuring a high-performing, delivery-focused team.
    • Establish and manage a robust project portfolio management process, including intake, prioritization, resource planning, and reporting.
    • Monitor project and program performance across the portfolio, tracking milestones, risks, costs, benefits, and outcomes.
    • Lead the preparation and presentation of executive dashboards, performance reports, and project updates to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learned, project audits, and process enhancements.
    • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment across teams, ensuring projects deliver intended business value.
    • Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven execution within the project management discipline.
    • In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
    • A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
    • Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

    Technical Skills:

    • Advanced proficiency with project management and portfolio tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana).
    • Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
    • Strong command of performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards.
    • Understanding of change management, stakeholder engagement, and project budgeting.

    Certifications:

    • PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification is required.
    • Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are highly desirable.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
    • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
    • High attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

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    Head, Business Intelligence

    Job Objectives

    • The Head of the Business Intelligence Department will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of data-driven strategies to support key business decisions.
    • This role involves overseeing data analytics, performance reporting, and insight generation to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency across the fintech organization.
    • The individual will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, ensuring data quality, and aligning BI solutions with business goals.

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    • Develop and lead the execution of the company’s business intelligence and analytics strategy.
    • Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data to provide strategic insights for decision-making.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver tailored BI solutions.
    • Design and implement scalable reporting systems and dashboards that monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
    • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of data across all platforms and systems.
    • Leverage data science and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and business opportunities.
    • Guide data governance initiatives to ensure proper data management and compliance with relevant regulations.
    • Present data insights and strategic recommendations to executive management and relevant stakeholders.
    • Manage and mentor a team of data analysts and BI professionals to build organizational capability in analytics.
    • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and fintech.
    • Lead projects aimed at improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and revenue optimization through data insights.
    • In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
    • A Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a similar discipline is highly desirable.

    General Experience:

    • Strong understanding of the fintech industry, products, and digital financial services.

    Technical Skills:

    • Proficient in data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
    • Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics tools.
    • Expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
    • Experience implementing advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms.
    • Strong understanding of database management, data governance, and compliance in a fintech environment.

    Certifications:

    • Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent are a plus.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
    • Proven track record of using data to drive strategic decisions in a fintech or technology-driven environment.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
    • Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
    • High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence senior stakeholders.

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    Data Analyst

    Job Objective(s)

    • The Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing data to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
    • This role involves creating meaningful reports, dashboards, and visualizations that provide actionable insights to various departments.
    • The analyst will work closely with key stakeholders to understand business needs, identify trends, and present data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and business performance within a fast-paced fintech environment.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
    • Build, automate, and maintain dashboards and reports for business units to track KPIs and business performance.
    • Translate complex data findings into clear and concise narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
    • Work collaboratively with departments such as Product, Marketing, Risk, and Finance to understand data needs and deliver customized insights.
    • Conduct deep-dive analyses to support product development, customer behavior understanding, and operational improvements.
    • Assist in the design and implementation of data models to support forecasting, segmentation, and predictive analytics.
    • Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and support data governance efforts.
    • Monitor data quality and help resolve discrepancies in data reporting.
    • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in analytics, especially within fintech.
    • Support A/B testing, market segmentation, and campaign performance analysis.

    Requirement
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
    • A Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, or related discipline is an advantage.

    General Experience:

    • Understanding of fintech business models and digital financial products is an added advantage.

    Technical Skills:

    • Proficiency in SQL for data querying and extraction.
    • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
    • Strong skills in Excel, and at least one programming language such as Python or R.
    • Understanding of relational databases, data structures, and ETL processes.
    • Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
    • Familiarity with A/B testing, cohort analysis, and time-series forecasting.

    Certifications:

    • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, or equivalent are beneficial.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 4 years experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver within tight deadlines.
    • Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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    Business Relationship Officer

    Job Objectives

    • Proper management of customers to ensure new businesses are won and existing businesses are maintained and grown.
    • To provide assistance to team members

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    • Manage relationship with clients to grow the existing business.
    • Collation of tasks from internal and external Call Notes/Meetings.
    • Follow up to deliver on commitments made to clients at meetings, using call notes as a guide.
    • Ensure resolution of clients’ complaints/requests within agreed SLA.
    • Ensuring that no receivable stays beyond 30 days with client.
    • Trending banks’ Reporting needs and proactively ensuring that banks subsequently get such reports without prompting.
    • Preparation of Request for Implementation (RFIs), Project Request Forms (PRFs) and Project Definition Documents (PDDs).
    • Follow up to get sign offs on PRFs, RFIs and PDDs internally.
    • Collation, updating, tracking and preparation of clients’ birthdays and yuletide gift items.
    • Delivery of birthday and Yuletide Gifts to clients.

    Key Performance Indicators

    • Increasing Market share with clients based on agreed KPIs.
    • Updating and follow up on deliverables to clients within agreed timelines/SLAs.
    • Prompt attendance to/closure of clients’ requests.
    • Follow up on Helpdesk and relevant support teams to ensure all reported issues are resolved within agreed SLA.
    • Follow up with client(s) to ensure receivables are settled within 30 days.
    • Preparation of Request for Implementation (RFIs), Project Request Forms (PRFs) and Project Definition Documents (PDDs) and sign-off of the same within 24hrs of request.
    • Collation of client Birthday lists, advisement and preparation of clients’ birthday and yuletide gift packages a day before the birthday.

    Requirements

    • Education: Bsc (2:1 or 2:2) or HND (Upper Credit) in any course.
    • Others: Professional Qualifications – added advantage.
    • Experience:Minimumof 4 years as a business relationship officer.

    Knowledge:

    • Marketing and or sales experience/knowledge
    • Prior experience in the financial industry-added advantage. 
    • Good knowledge and practice of relationship/key account management 
    • Card/Payment industry knowledge-added advantage.

    Skill / Competencies:

    • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint - mandatory) 
    • Good interpersonal skills. 
    • Critical reasoning and analytical abilities 
    • Good writing and oral communication & presentation skills 
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision 
    • Good problem-solving skills 
    • Ability to work under pressure.

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    Front-End Developer

    Overview:

    • A Front-End Developer is the architect of the user experience, responsible for crafting the interactive elements and visual design that users see and interact with on a website or web application.
    • They translate design mockups and user stories into functional and visually appealing user interfaces (UIs) using various programming languages and frameworks.

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    • Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to understand project requirements and translate them into front-end components.
    • Develop user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (often referred to as the "front-end development trinity").
    • Implement interactive features and animations using JavaScript libraries and frameworks (e.g., React and Angular).
    • Ensure website responsiveness and optimal user experience across various devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) through responsive web design (RWD) techniques.
    • Optimize website performance for speed and efficiency, considering factors like page load times and resource utilization.
    • Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code according to best practices.
    • Implement accessibility features to ensure the website is usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities.
    • Conduct browser testing and debugging to identify and fix any UI issues or functionality errors.
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end development trends and technologies.

    Requirements

    • Proven experience as a Front-End Developer with Minimum of 4 years experience
    • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
    • Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries
    • Strong understanding of web design principles and best practices
    • Experience with responsive web design (RWD)
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
    •  Strong communication and collaboration skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Additional Skills (may be desired depending on the specific role):

    • Experience with content management systems (CMS)
    • Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques
    • Experience with accessibility testing and best practices
    • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

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    Software Engineer

    Job Objectives

    • Embedded System Developer
    • Android POS developer.

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    • Develop and Implement new software programs
    • Maintain and Improve the performance of existing software
    • Working closely with analyst and staff members to improve quality of POS devices.

    Requirements

    • Education: B.Sc / B.Mech / B.Tech in relevant fields (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science).
    • Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience with an intrinsic understanding of Application development.

    Key Competency Requirements:
    Software Knowledge:

    • C
    • C++
    • Java
    • Android development.

    Skill / Competencies:

    • Working knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, HTML, C# and Object Oriented .Net Core development.
    • Understanding of Relational Database Systems(Postgresql/MySql/Oracle/MsSql)
    • Java, Java Enterprise Application with (Vertx)
    • Android application development.

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    Back-End Developer

    Overview

    • A Back-End Developer is responsible for the server-side development of web applications.
    • They build the core functionality that users don't directly see, but that powers the entire application.

    This includes tasks like:

    • Designing and implementing databases to store and manage data.
    • Building APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allow other applicationsto interact with the back-end.
    • Writing server-side code that handles user requests and performs various tasks.
    • Ensuring the application is secure, scalable, and performant.

    Responsibilities

    • Participate in the entire application development lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging.
    • Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code to develop functional and secure back-end features.
    • Troubleshoot and debug complex back-end issues.
    • Design and implement database solutions for efficient data storage and retrieval.
    • Develop and maintain secure APIs for seamless communication with front-end applications and other services.
    • Optimize application performance and scalability to handle increasing user traffic and data volume.
    • Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration between the user interface and the back-end.
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest back-end technologies and trends.

    Requirements

    • Proven experience as a Back-End Developer with Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
    • Strong understanding of back-end development principles and best practices.
    • Proficiency in one or more back-end programming languages (e.g., Java, .Net,
    • C#).
    • Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) MsSQL and
    • NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
    • Experience with building and maintaining APIs (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

    Additional Skills (may be desired depending on the specific role):

    • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
    • DevOps experience
    • Experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
    • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

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    Head, Financial Institutions

    Job Objective(s)

    • Proper management of customers is necessary to ensure new businesses are won and existing businesses are maintained and grown.
    • Responsible for growing team revenues along defined income lines.
    • Develop and implement marketing and sales plans for the department.
    • Establish, develop, and manage relationships with clients.
    • Establish, develop, and manage relationships with vendors.
    • Supervisory responsibility for effective communication of activities and reports to internal and external targets
    • Participate actively in the resolution of escalated conflicts with clients (both internal and external).
    • Complete ad hoc or planned projects, research works, and other initiatives as directed by senior management from time to time.
    • Contribute to the development of the group’s business and relationship management strategies.
    • Prepare and track budget performance for the department.
    • Ensure adequate staffing for the department.
    • Actively contribute to the development of the team through the sharing of information, coaching, and support.
    • Generate periodic dashboard reports for senior management.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Grow assigned clients market share on all our processing platforms.
    • Grow income from sale of all products and services offered to clients within the Financial Insitution space.
    • Provide Executive Reports.
    • Client relationship management.
    • Initiate and/or mid-wife new business-related scheme projects or initiatives.
    • Supervise ROs duties to ensure productivity.
    • In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices.

    Key Performance Indicators

    • Generate project income from all projects marketed and implemented within defined KPI period.
    • Generate income from sale of all products and services offered to clients within the Financial Insitution space.
    • Grow assigned clients market share on all our processing platforms.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • First Degree or its equivalent in any course.
    • Others: Professional Qualifications – MBA or Professional Qualifications – added advantage.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years working experience in Marketing or Sales function in reputable organization(s).

    Knowledge:

    • Advance Card/e-Payment industry knowledge/experience.
    • Key Accounts/Relationship Management.
    • Good knowledge of business/commercial law.
    • Product Development & Positioning Strategies.
    • Pricing Strategies/Techniques.
    • Good knowledge of Consumer Behaviour.
    • Financial literacy.
    • Brand Management & Communication.
    • Problem Solving skills/abilities.
    • Good written and oral communication & presentation skills.

    Skill / Competencies:

    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Critical reasoning and analytical abilities.
    • Leadership and People management skills.
    • Business Acumen.
    • Office Administration.

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    .NET Developer

    Job Description

    • We are looking for a skilled .NET Developer with at least 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team.
    • The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in C#, .NET Framework/.NET Core, ASP.NET, and database management.
    • You will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance applications, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.

    Responsibilities

    • Design, develop, and maintain scalable .NET applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC/Core.
    • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
    • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs/services.
    • Work with SQL Server / PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle to design and optimize database structures and queries.
    • Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
    • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
    • Participate in code reviews, agile development practices, and team discussions.
    • Optimize application performance and scalability.
    • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in .NET development.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in .NET Framework/.NET Core and C# development.
    • Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC / ASP.NET Core / Web API.
    • Proficiency in SQL Server / PostgreSQL / MySQL/Oracle, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and indexing.
    • Experience with Entity Framework (EF) / Dapper for database interactions.
    • Knowledge of frontend technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular, React, or Vue.js) is a plus.
    • Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and best coding practices.
    • Ability to work in an agile development environment.
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

    Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have):

    • Experience with microservices architecture.
    • Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes.
    • Experience in unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Moq).

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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