
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ikoyi, Lagos | Full Time | Competitive Salary | Expected Start Date: 8th September 2025
Overview
We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our Mobile Money Operator (MMO) business into its next phase of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in the fintech or financial services sector, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
As CEO, you will be responsible for setting the company’s strategic direction, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining a culture of innovation, integrity, and customer focus.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and set the vision for the organization, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Drive growth in mobile money services, product innovation, and market expansion.
Oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency across all business units.
Lead stakeholder engagement, including regulators, investors, and strategic partners.
Build and maintain a high-performance leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and governance requirements.
Champion digital transformation and adoption of emerging fintech trends.
Represent the company at industry events, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
Requirements
Education: B.Sc./HND in a relevant field + MBA required. Professional certifications in leadership, strategy, or fintech are an added advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in fintech, banking, or financial services, with at least 7 years in executive management.
Age: 40 years & above.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong strategic leadership and decision-making ability.
Proven success in scaling financial/fintech operations.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Sound knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks in fintech.
Project management expertise (PMP certification preferred).
Desired Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Strategic Leadership Programs
Fintech Executive Program
✨ Join us in shaping the future of mobile money services in Nigeria. If you are a bold leader with a passion for fintech innovation, we’d love to hear from you!