Job Description

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – FEMALE PREFERRED

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Pan-African Scope)
Reports To: Group CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time (Executive Leadership)
Experience: 16+ Years
Compensation: ₦3,000,000 Net Monthly + Incentives + Equity

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic, operational, and commercial leadership, driving aggressive growth, regulatory compliance, and market expansion across multiple African markets.

Reporting to the Group CEO, the role holder will have full accountability for business performance, execution of corporate strategy, and positioning the organization as a leading fintech infrastructure platform.

Female executives with strong leadership experience in fintech, banking, or technology are strongly encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership & Execution

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  Translate corporate vision into actionable, measurable business strategies
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  Lead execution across all business units to achieve growth targets
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  Drive full Profit & Loss (P&L) ownership and accountability
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  Position the company as a market leader in fintech infrastructure

2. Revenue Growth & Market Expansion

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  Drive revenue generation across core verticals:
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    Digital Payments
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    POS & Agency Banking Services
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    Merchant Solutions
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    APIs and Financial Integrations
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  Expand operations into key African markets
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  Build and scale enterprise and SME customer pipelines

3. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

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  Ensure full compliance with:
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    Central Bank of Nigeria regulations
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    Pan-African financial regulatory frameworks
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    AML/KYC policies and global compliance standards
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  Act as primary liaison with regulators, banks, and financial institutions

4. Operational Excellence

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  Oversee end-to-end operations including:
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    Payment infrastructure and switching
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    POS deployment and lifecycle management
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    Merchant onboarding and settlement systems
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    Logistics and field operations
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  Establish scalable processes, governance frameworks, and internal controls

5. Leadership & Talent Development

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  Build and lead a high-performing executive leadership team
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  Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent
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  Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and execution excellence

6. Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

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  Establish and manage strategic partnerships with:
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    Financial institutions and banks
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    Telecommunications companies
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    Payment processors and aggregators
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    Government and regulatory bodies
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  Strengthen the organization's position within Africa's fintech ecosystem

7. Investor & Stakeholder Engagement

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  Collaborate with the Group CEO and Board on:
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    Strategic planning and governance
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    Capital raising initiatives
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    Investor relations and reporting
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  Represent the organization at high-level industry forums and engagements

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Educational Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline
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  MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred

Experience

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  Minimum of 16+ years' progressive experience
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  Proven track record in:
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    Fintech
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    Banking or Financial Services
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    Payments or Digital Platforms
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  Demonstrated success in scaling businesses or leading large business units
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  Strong knowledge of African regulatory environments
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  Experience engaging with banks, regulators, and enterprise clients

Core Competencies

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  Strong execution and operational discipline
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  Commercial acumen and revenue-driven mindset
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  Deep understanding of the digital payments ecosystem
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  Ability to scale businesses in emerging markets
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  Strategic thinking with hands-on leadership capability

Advantage

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  Pan-African market experience
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  Established network within fintech, banking, or telecom sectors

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

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  High integrity and strong governance orientation
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  Emotional intelligence and people leadership capability
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  Resilience in high-growth and evolving environments
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  Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

SUCCESS METRICS (FIRST 12–24 MONTHS)

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  Expansion into 2–3 African markets
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  Significant revenue growth across all product lines
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  Acquisition of key regulatory licenses and banking partnerships
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  Development of a high-performing executive team
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  Establishment of the company as a recognized fintech infrastructure brand

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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  ₦3,000,000 Net Monthly Salary
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  Performance-Based Bonuses & Commission
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  Profit Sharing Structure
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  Equity Participation (Up to 5% – 4-Year Vesting Period)
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  Health Insurance (HMO)
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  Pension Contributions
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  Housing Provision / Allowance
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  Official Company Vehicle (Post-Confirmation)

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a rare opportunity to lead and scale a high-growth fintech platform shaping the future of financial infrastructure across Africa.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV and a detailed executive profile to:
hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: CEO Application (Fintech – Pan African Role)