Head Technical specialist at a Licensed and Forward-thinking Financial Institution - Updeal Resources in Ikeja, Lagos
Organization:
- a Licensed and Forward-thinking Financial Institution - Updeal Resources
Job Location:
- Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type:
- Full time
Date Posted:
Job Description
Primary duties
- Digital Transformation Executive guidance: Supervise the development, execution, and implementation of the bank’s digital plan, aligning it with our entire business targets.
- Tech Creative invention: Lead the adoption of emerging technical solutions (e.g., AI,blockchain, big business intelligence, and mobile banking channels) to improve banking solutions and enhance customer experience.
- Digital Channels Management: Supervise the improvement of the bank’s digitalchannels, which includes mobile applications, internet banking, and automated solutions, making sure they meet market needs and compliance obligations.
- Structure & Guard: Head the design and execution of strong, secure, and ability to scale Technology infrastructure to assist the bank’s growing digital ecosystem.
- Team lead & Development: Oversee and train a top-performing team of engineers, IT experts, and digital PMs, nurturing an environment that fosters creative invention and uninterrupted learning.
- Cross-operational Partnership: Collaborate with the CEO, Head Promotion Officer, and other top level senior leaders to guarantee smooth unification of tech with business and client plans.
- Vendor & Stakeholder engagement: Oversee connections with tech vendors, service vendors, and key external associates to guarantee that the bank remains at the forefront of technological improvement.
- Adherence & Risk mitigation strategy: Make sure that all digital programs adhere withregulatory guidelines, standardized best practices, and guard procedures.
Qualifications
- Bsc in Computer Science, Information Tech, Engineering, or relevant field.
- An Master of business administration, Master's degree, or applicable a member of a professional body will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years of expertise in tech executive guidance positions, with a established history of pushing digital transformation in the financial solutions or financial technology sector (expertise in microfinance is highly preferred).
- Solid understanding of banking software, digital channels, cloud processing, business intelligence, information security, and Technology infrastructure management.
- Management abilities: Outstanding executive guidance and team leadership abilities with expertise in building and scaling tech teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
- Robust capability to think strategically and implement on long-term targets while balancing short-term business needs.
- Strong insight of the Nigerian banking landscape, financial addition programs, and digital banking practices.
- Exceptional logical, issue resolution, and strategic judgment competencies, with a analytics-based approach to top tech projects.
- Outstanding verbal abilities and the capability to operate cross-operationally with corporate decision-makers, participants, and external associates.
Our offerings
- Attractive leadership compensation and effectiveness-based rewards.
- A agile and welcoming work environment.
- Avenue to influence the future of microfinance in Nigeria.
- Career progression and executive guidance development.
Application Due Date
- Tuesday 12th Aug, 2025
Steps To Apply
Suitable applicants should send their Resume to: updealcareers@gmail.com using the Position name as the subject of the email.