Posted 4 years ago
Job Title: Chief Innovation Officer
Reference Number: 130-PEO01109
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Requirements
Qualification & Experience:
- A first degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Applied physics, Computer Science or a related discipline
- Master’s Degree or MBA would be an added advantage
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. ITIL
- Minimum of 18 years relevant experience and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in an African/Nigerian market
- Over 5 years’ experience in general management experience across the various IT and digital disciplines
- Experience in the Financial Services industry and understanding of the Consumer Lending space will be preferred
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial context and/or with SMEs
- Experience in direct consumer businesses and services; experience in a dynamic operational environment; ability to solve complex problems as they occur
- Outstanding knowledge of various IT systems especially Fintech with passionate interest in using innovation and technology to transform the financial services industry and fuel growth as well as ability to embrace technology to scale impact
- Knowledge of Information Risk Management and System Security
- Knowledge of operational principles and practices, regulatory environment and policies.
Skills & Competencies:
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- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
- Process Design, Implementation and Review
- In-depth Knowledge of Consumer Lending
- Strategy Development and Execution
- Research & Analytical skills
- Project & Budget Management
- Database Management
- Business Data Analytics
- Good Knowledge of Technology (Lending and CRM applications)
- Vendor & Partner Management
- Resource Management
- Self-Assured, Confident and Assertive
- Good Leadership and People Management skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Positive, solutions and impact-oriented attitude
- Drive for excellence
- Data-driven decision-making approach
- Change Management
- Willing to take calculated risks.
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Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |
Deadline | 7th December, 2019 |