Job Roles at Kredete

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director with over 10 years of professional experience to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, growth, and overall success of the organization.
• This role requires exceptional leadership, vision, and a deep understanding of the banking industry, preferable in the MFB sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the microfinance bank in compliance with CBN and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee financial reporting to regulatory bodies (CBN, FIRS, NDIC) and ensure timely submission of required reports.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage risk, compliance, and internal control strategies to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Develop growth strategies to expand product offerings and market share, focusing on underbanked populations.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure long-term profitability.
• Engage with CBN for approvals and regulatory support for new products and services.
• Build relationships with investors, partners, and key stakeholders in the financial services sector.
• Lead the executive team, developing leadership across departments to drive operational efficiency.
• Monitor market trends, competitive threats, and business opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Uphold corporate governance and ethical standards within the organization.
• Drive customer acquisition and retention strategies, enhancing the customer experience.
• Represent the bank in external forums, industry conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors on performance, strategy, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of executive leadership and success in the fintech industry or microfinance bank, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, manage change, and inspire teams.
• In-depth knowledge of fintech trends, technologies, and regulatory landscape.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and disruption.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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Job Description

• We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Senior product Designer to join our dynamic team in the fintech industry, focusing on banking and remittance products for both individuals and businesses.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to create unique, user-centered design solutions across multiple platforms, while ensuring consistency with the company’s brand identity.
• They must be capable of working independently, conducting thorough research to fully improve and understand the products, and fostering fast delivery with regular updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive design initiatives across all company platforms, ensuring design strategies are both innovative and user-centered, with a deep understanding of banking and remittance products for individuals and businesses.
• Independently create and coordinate asset designs, including illustrations, motion graphics, and other visuals, while always ensuring consistency with the company’s brand identity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and design teams, to ensure alignment on product vision and user experience.
• Conduct independent research to fully understand product needs, competitive landscapes, and user expectations, and translate insights into actionable design frameworks.
• Act as an hands-on designer, producing quality work while ensuring strategic alignment with business, products, and customer needs, and staying responsive to rapidly changing product requirements.
• Deliver high-quality design assets within tight timelines, maintaining a fast-paced, iterative process without compromising user experience.
• Advocate for user-centered design by integrating feedback from user testing, product teams, and market insights into the design process.
• Stay ahead of design trends and innovations in fintech, ensuring that the company’s products remain competitive and appealing within a fast-evolving industry landscape.
• Work closely with the Lead designer to maintain fast delivery, while helping improve design processes and maintain high-quality work across all projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Design, UI/UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in UX design, interaction design, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a senior role. Experience in fintech, banking, or B2B products is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in asset design, illustration, and motion graphics, with an exceptional portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions across desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
• Proficient in design thinking, rapid prototyping, and design systems, with the ability to scale designs for complex, multi-feature products.
• Deep understanding of fintech products, particularly banking and remittance services, with experience designing for both individuals and businesses.
• Ability to manage fast-paced design processes with continuous improvements and fast shipping of products.

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Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and results-driven individual with a deep understanding of Python programming, software architecture, and best practices in software development.
• You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that align with our business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust, and efficient Python-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Lead the development of high-quality code following best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to grow their skills and advance their careers.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring that all code is thoroughly tested, well-documented, and meets the quality standards of the team.
• Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Design and implement APIs and integrate third-party services as needed.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our software development processes.
• Contribute to the technical direction and strategy of the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Python.
• Proficient in Python and its frameworks/libraries such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of mentoring junior engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of data science, machine learning, or AI-related libraries and frameworks.