1. Strategy, Business Growth & Market Leadership

• Define and execute the company’s long-term strategy aligned with CBN regulations and Nigeria’s payments ecosystem.

• Drive revenue growth across switching, processing, APIs, digital payment rails, and value-added services.

• Lead partnerships with banks, fintechs, merchants, telcos, and payment ecosystem participants.

• Oversee product strategy, pricing, and go-to-market execution.

2. Regulatory & Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary liaison with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and industry stakeholders.

• Ensure full compliance with licensing requirements, regulatory returns, audits, and governance standards.

• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.

3. Technology, Operations & Resilience

• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of all switching and processing platforms.

• Oversee technology architecture, infrastructure, vendor management, and platform modernization.

• Ensure robust business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.

4. Financial Management & Performance

• Lead budgeting, financial planning, profitability, and cost optimization.

• Ensure strong cash flow management and financial discipline.

• Present accurate and timely performance reports to the Board.

5. Governance, Risk & Controls

• Implement effective enterprise risk management and internal controls.

• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and regulatory observations.

• Oversee fraud management, cybersecurity, and operational risk.

6. People Leadership & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing executive and management team.

• Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent development.

• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.