Lead Enterprise Support Company Limited is a foremost Human Resources Solutions organization with many years of cumulative experience and expertise. We are prolific in Outsourcing, Recruitment, Head hunting and HR Advisory. We are a multi-sectorial servicing company, with landmark service deliverables to our clients in varied industries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Digital Financial Services (DFS)
Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
To play a central role in supporting the team and partners to conceptualize, design and implement all the components of the Digital Finance Services.
Working with other colleagues for the implementation of projects to build the LAPO ecosystem
Engaging Financial Service providers (FSPs) and other LAPO partners to overcome key barriers to reaching final beneficiaries through digital solutions
Informing the regulators about technology solutions that can drive financial inclusion and support the developing of an enabling regulatory environment through creative initiatives such as introduction of new approach for licensing and regulating digital finance service providers among others regulatory initiatives related to DFS
Building an ecosystem that enables innovation in fintech/Digital solutions for financial inclusion.
The DF manager will execute the work stream through partnerships, relationship building and advocacy, and capacity building.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the channels, products and services that Financial Services Providers (FSPs) can apply to deliver digital financial services
Maintaining an understanding of technology advancements, evolutions and innovations taking place in DFS space to lead skills development process within LAPO
Act as LAPO contact person for all activities relating to DFS
Coordinate all LAPO initiatives related to DFS including the assistance to LAPO partners to develop their DFS strategies through a business assessment of the challenges/needs/gaps, diagnosing the root problems and recommending optimal solution approach
Manage the engagement with financial sector stakeholders on DFS
Work with Technical Team in the preparation of partnerships involving Digital Financial solutions including the co-development and presentation, of proposals to the Investment Committee
Manage initiatives on change management/capacity building as they relate to DFS
Guide staff on technical areas as needed.
Additional Responsibilities as requested by the bank.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in informatics, ICT related field, economics, finance, or business administration or related field preferred plus training in a DFS related field or honors degree with demonstrated experience in DFS at the leadership level
Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant professional experience (private/public) sector and/or financial sector, and/or technology solutions for business and finance, in conceptualizing, driving and implementing initiatives.
Experience in coordinating and delivery of consulting services including proposal and report writing or conducting a DFS project in particular or a project in the digital sphere
Experience in strategy definition and execution.
Skills:
Ability to initiate and adopt innovative and creative approaches to analyzing and developing solutions
High level of analytical and creative skills
Facilitation and presentation skills
Engagement, influencing and negotiation skills
Performance management, coaching and mentoring skills
Proactively recognize and address concerns/issues and use a set communication protocol to maintain an open, transparent and trusting relationship
Networking skills
Knowledge:
Strong understanding of access to finance development in Nigeria and in particular DF issues.
Knowledge of financial institution language and culture
Knowledge of fintech developments in the continent
Knowledge of the complexities of digital ecosystems, interoperability and fintech digital ecosystems
Knowledge of strategic engagement process for achieving desired outcomes.
Application Closing Date
28th December, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@leadhradvisory.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.
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