Jobs at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank

Roles and Responsibilities

• S/he will be responsible for driving the Merchant Acquiring business across various merchant sectors (Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Filling Stations, Eateries & Restaurants, Lounges & Bars, and Hotels) within the region and developing strategies to increase sales revenue
• Develop plans and strategic initiatives to grow the Merchant Acquisition business and achieve the company's sales goals
• Manage and lead the Merchant Acquisition team within the region to deliver profitable growth
• Daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring of the KPIs of the Merchant team within the assigned region is required, ensuring all targets are consistently met and exceeded
• Drive the KAMs (Key Account Managers) to ensure they meet all KPIs for their respective teams
• Meet target quotas for the region's set KPIs, including transaction value, volume, and revenue
• Monitor market trends and provide regular competitor feedback to the Merchant Acquisition Manager
• Have Strong understanding of the company's products and services is essential, with the ability to advise others effectively
• Follow up with merchants, ensuring both active and inactive merchants are visited. Where necessary, they will facilitate the retrieval of POS terminals from inactive business partners within the region

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Marketing or related fields
• 6 to 8 years of experience in the Merchant business
• Must have an Android phone
• Proven experience managing a high-performance sales team
• Ability to motivate a team of Sales Managers for performance
• Extremely flexible, result-oriented, and hardworking with a strong track record of success
• Ability to self-motivate and manage self
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different characters.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development.

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About the Role

• The role is to develop new service functionality for our iOS application that powers the interaction between our Mobile-first Microfinance bank and our worldwide customers. Functionality that acts to maximize customer experience and utility.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform
• Ensuring quality and performance of the application to specifications
• Fixing application bugs before the final release
• Increasing code generation coverage
• Maintaining the code and atomization of the application
• Designing and implementing application updates

Requirements

• 4+ years in native iOS development with expertise in Swift (including Swift 5+)
• 2+ years with SwiftUI and Combine
• 2+ years in pair programming, TDD, and code reviews
• 2+ years writing unit, instrumented, and end-to-end tests
• 2+ years maintaining CI pipelines
• Knowledge of Apple's design principles and application interface guidelines
• You are able to manage complexity in a large project
• KMP experience is a big plus
• Composable architecture knowledge (optional)

Technical Skills:

• Ability to create clean, efficient, high-quality code
• Experience with multi-module applications
• Familiarity with Clean Architecture and frameworks like The Composable Architecture
• Knowledge of Git workflows, especially trunk-based development
• Skilled in leveraging Swift enums for clean, maintainable code
• Experience with method/property chaining patterns in Swift
• Understanding of Swift KeyPaths and their effective use
• Proficient with dependency managers such as CocoaPods and Swift Package Manager
• Knowledge of Unidirectional Data Flow (UDF) patterns and their role in application architecture
• Practical experience applying Redux-like state management in iOS apps

Soft skills:

• Driven by impact
• Great team player & communicator, who at the same time can also work autonomously
• Proactive and hard-working "Get it done" attitude
• Will to over-reach objectives.

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Role Overview

• The Senior Product Manager for our Neobanking division will play a crucial role in devising and implementing strategies for our banking products.
• This position demands an expert understanding of digital banking trends, regulatory environments, and the unique financial needs within the African market.

Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Vision:

• Craft a compelling product strategy for the Neobanking division that aligns with Fairmoneyʼs overarching business goals.
• Scout and prioritize market opportunities to ensure our banking products are competitive and address the needs of a dynamic fintech environment.

Product Roadmap Management:

• Work collaboratively with teams across Engineering, Marketing, UX/UI Design, Data Analytics, and Operations to develop a cohesive and feasible product roadmap.
• Continuously evaluate and adjust the roadmap in response to market shifts, consumer feedback, and strategic priorities.

Customer Insights and Analysis:

• Execute detailed market research and customer analyses to extract insights that inform product decisions and enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Leverage analytics to refine product features and ensure alignment with user expectations and business objectives.

Product Development and Launch:

• Supervise the entire product lifecycle from ideation to market launch, guaranteeing quality, compliance, and alignment with customer expectations.
• Ensure seamless collaboration across functional teams to achieve product delivery within set timelines and budget.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Coordinate closely with the Compliance and Risk management teams to ensure all banking products comply with legal standards and ethical norms.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and secure the interests of both customers and the business.

Performance Tracking and Optimisation:

• Establish and monitor critical performance indicators to measure product success and market penetration.

• Iterate and enhance product offerings based on rigorous analysis and customer feedback.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and build capabilities within the product management team to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Define clear team goals, offer consistent feedback, and support career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field; Masterʼs preferred.
• Extensive experience as a Product Manager Leader within the banking or fintech sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of digital banking products, including mobile banking, API-driven banking services, and customer engagement tools.
• Strong analytical skills with a proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, and Excel.
• Deep familiarity with the Nigerian and broader African fintech landscapes; knowledge of local banking regulations and customer behaviors is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, with a commitment to hands- on problem-solving and a data-driven approach.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development
• Remote work
• Paid Time Off.

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About the role

• A highly analytical professional with deep expertise in Expected Credit Loss (ECL) modeling forecasting and collections risk analysis.
• This role is critical in shaping data-driven recovery strategies by analyzing delinquency trends, risk segmentation, and portfolio performance.
• The individual must have a strong understanding of how predictive models work, impact collections strategies, and how to interpret their outputs to optimize recovery efforts.
• The individual will be responsible for analyzing risk trends, evaluating collections effectiveness, and providing actionable insights to improve recoveries.
• This position requires hands-on experience with SQL, Python (for data analysis), and statistical modeling concepts, as well as a thorough understanding of how underwriting decisions and collections operations impact Expected Credit Loss and overall portfolio risk.

Responsibilities
ECL Modeling & Forecasting:

• Analyze and interpret ECL models and forecasts, providing insights into expected recoveries and risk exposure.
• Utilize historical delinquency and recovery data to assess the accuracy of ECL projections and recommend refinements.
• Perform vintage analysis and roll-rate modeling to understand credit deterioration and its impact on collections risk.
• Support stress testing efforts to evaluate portfolio performance under different collections strategies and economic conditions.
• Monitor and assess loss provisioning trends, ensuring alignment between collections strategies and expected recoveries.

Collections Performance Analytics & Risk Segmentation:

• Analyze cohort performance, delinquency trends, and borrower segmentation to optimize collections strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing collections treatment paths, identifying areas for improvement.
• Assess the impact of credit underwriting decisions on collections outcomes, ensuring alignment between risk assessment and recovery strategies.
• Support the design and execution of A/B testing for different collections approaches, using data to recommend optimal strategies.
• Monitor roll rates and transition matrices to detect early signs of delinquency risk and recommend intervention strategies.

Understanding of Predictive Models & Strategy:

• Interpret the outputs of propensity-to-pay models and predictive risk models, using insights to refine collections outreach.
• Work closely with data science teams to understand how machine learning models assess collections risk and borrower behavior.
• Leverage model-driven insights to enhance borrower segmentation, call center efficiency, and digital engagement strategies.
• Identify leading indicators of non-repayment, ensuring proactive collections intervention before delinquency worsens.
• Collaborate with strategy teams to refine contact strategies based on predictive insights, improving recovery rates.

Collaboration & Process Improvement:

• Work closely with finance, risk, and collections operations teams to ensure accurate forecasting and risk assessment.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve collections efficiency, reduce cost to collect, and enhance customer engagement
• Develop automated reporting and dashboards for tracking collections KPIs, recovery rates, and delinquency trends.
• Support the Collections Analytics Manager in refining risk models and implementing strategy improvements based on data insights.
• Evaluate and recommend new data sources to improve collections risk analysis and forecasting accuracy.

Key Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Strong expertise in Expected Credit Loss (ECL) modeling, loss forecasting, and provisioning calculations.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling, machine learning outputs, and predictive analytics in a credit risk or collections setting.
• Understanding of vintage analysis, roll-rate modeling, and transition matrices for delinquency risk assessment.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools to present collections insights effectively.
• Knowledge of IFRS 9 and other credit risk regulatory frameworks affecting ECL calculations.

Experience & Risk Management Expertise

• 3+ years of experience in collections analytics, credit risk, or a related data-driven role.
• Strong track record in forecasting delinquency trends and optimizing loss provisioning strategies.
• Experience working with ECL models, understanding their inputs, outputs, and business implications.
• Understanding of underwriting policies and how they influence collections risk and recovery strategies.
• Experience in A/B testing for collections strategy optimization.
• Strong ability to interpret predictive model outputs and apply insights to optimize collections operations.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strong ability to translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience working cross-functionally with finance, risk, and collections operations teams.
• Ability to present technical insights in a clear, non-technical manner to business stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive alignment on collections risk strategy.

Desired Traits:

• Highly Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex data into actionable insights.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in reporting and forecasting to minimize risk exposure.
• Proactive: Continuously seeks ways to improve ECL forecasting, risk segmentation, and collections efficiency.
• Results-Driven: Focused on optimizing recovery rates and minimizing losses through data-driven strategy execution.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where collections and risk strategies evolve rapidly.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Training & Development
• Remote work
• Paid Time Off.