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Position Title: Head, Agency.
Job Station: Lagos State.
INTRODUCTION:-
Head, Agency job opportunity is available at Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.
Job Summary
- Head, Agency will be responsible for the establishment, growth, and early management of an innovative neo bank with an agency banking business line.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-
- Lead the structuring development with hands-on intervention where and when needed of the team and the neobank with agency banking business across the country
- Develop and oversee the execution of a robust agent onboarding process (agents’ selection, agents’ business pitch, document validation, branding, training, and provision of the device and technology as applicable) in compliance with set out regulatory guidelines
- Develop and oversee the execution of an agent monitoring and support framework– (liquidity management, visits by Agency Network Managers) to maintain an active agency channel
- Work with all stakeholders to ensure stable and effective service delivery on agent banking channels (minimal service downtimes, efficient agent service levels agreements, and recourse systems) to maintain an active agent network
- Collect, consolidate and act on neobank with agency banking performance business reports to inform a sustainable agent channel, good customer experience, and product performance
- Collect and consolidate reports for neobank with agency banking for onwarding submission to the regulator as per agreed timelines.
- Scope the market for solutions to inform agent banking channel growth and evolution
- Develop agent banking training curriculum and oversee the execution of the training plan (training of trainers for bank
- staff and agents training)
- Build capacity, manage, and coach team members (among others overlook and interact with the technology team)
- Manage numerous international partners, including intergovernmental organizations
- Extend product portfolio offering when and as needed, on the basis of the existing business proposition and strategy
- Facilitate relevant training and communication to agents on issues of irregularities, non-compliance as well as action plans on the way forward
- Work with marketing vendors/ teams to develop effective merchandising and branding plans – Agent Management Toolkit
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Agent growth vs churn rate must be positive and within threshold agreed month on month
- Income/ Profitability per agent must be positive and within Threshold agreed month on month
- Cost containment within budget defined limits
- Regulatory compliance with no infractions
- Process implementation must be aligned with business objectives
- TAT on issue resolution must be within thresholds defined month on month
- Achievement of milestones & financial targets set by shareholders
DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-
- Managerial experience in fintech or startups with (distributed) teams of 10+ members, internationally relevant
- experience is a significant bonus
- Experience in the agency banking field is a significant bonus
- International experience is a significant bonus
- Familiarity with agile methodology, cloud technology, tech. product management and continuous product release cycle management is expected
- Experience in business scaling, growth management, product portfolio expansion, and asset management is expected
Skill & Competency Requirements:
Core Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of the tech-driven neobank and/or challenger bank market & philosophy
- Familiarity & intuitive understanding of contemporary technological developments are expected, e.g. proficiency with complex technological processes the like of rapid CI/CD cycles, cloud infrastructure operations, cryptographic data security, etc.
- Acquaintance with the steering of heavily tech-dependent businesses
- Readiness to work with Google, Aws, Slack cloud solutions and tools
- Acquaintance with a data-driven approach to sales and customer retention, e.g. a/b testing and business intelligence
- Understanding of the microfinance and agency banking space in Nigeria
- Understanding of the Nigerian financial & economic markets and regulations
- Familiarity with accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes
- Team building and team management
- Acquaintance with collaboration in international and multicultural professional environments
- Negotiation & clear communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
REMUNERATION:-
- Competitive Salary Package.
Apply Before:-
15th August, 2021.
INTERESTED?
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@mauricexandra.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
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