Kuda Bank | Recruitment

Kuda Bank | Recruitment

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world’s smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading ‘Neobank’ for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior IOS Engineer

Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

• We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer to work on our native iOS mobile application.
• You’ll use your sound understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a fantastic experience for users.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and build applications for the iOS platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience (ideally working in a start-up or scale-up)
• Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• Proficient with Swift Packet Manager and Cocoa Touch
• Proficiency with UIKit/SwiftUI in building user interfaces
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and human interface guidelines
• Experience with performance and memory management tools such as Profile Instruments
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
• Familiar with CI/CD

Benefits

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Android Engineer

Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer to work on our Android mobile application.
• S/he will use his or her understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a fantastic experience for users.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

Requirements

• B.Sc./MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• 5+ years proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience with Android SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

Benefits

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Office Operations Associate

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.
• We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.
• We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.
• We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world’s most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Streamlining administrative procedures and Inventory control.
• Office staff supervision, and task delegation.
• Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment.
• Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs.
• Partner with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary.
• Organize office operations and procedures.
• Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment.
• Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time.
• Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease.
• Manage office G&A budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide general support to visitors.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires.
• Address employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements).
• Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services.
• Taking up other office admin as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of administrative experience in a similar/fast paced industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suites applications.
• Experience with high-end office equipment.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for interacting with people and working collaboratively.Experience in handling correspondence

Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer remote working options

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.
• QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions.
• You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Monitor debugging process results
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Test current products and identify deficiencies
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Develop and monitor performance metrics for all stages of the production process
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements and ensure consistent project execution
• Plan, create, and manage the overall quality planning strategy
• Identify quality assurance process bottlenecks and suggest actions for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Engineer
• Have basic programming skills in one or more of these programming languages: Java, Javascript; Python; C#
• Have strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Have a basic understanding of API Automation, with 4-5 years of experience
• Have experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Have hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Have Experienced with either Cypress or Selenium Webdriver
• Have experience with Postman
• Have experience with AzureDevOps or Bitbucket
• Have hands-on experience with automated testing tools
• Have solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
• Have experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Have experience with performance and/or security testing
• Have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Are a team player
• Have good time-management skills
• Have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Can take the initiative and adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Benefits

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.
• QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions.
• You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Monitor debugging process results
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Test current products and identify deficiencies
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Develop and monitor performance metrics for all stages of the production process
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements and ensure consistent project execution
• Plan, create, and manage the overall quality planning strategy
• Identify quality assurance process bottlenecks and suggest actions for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Engineer
• Have basic programming skills in one or more of these programming languages: Java, Javascript; Python; C#
• Have strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Have a basic understanding of API Automation, with 4-5 years of experience
• Have experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Have hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Have Experienced with either Cypress or Selenium Webdriver
• Have experience with Postman
• Have experience with AzureDevOps or Bitbucket
• Have hands-on experience with automated testing tools
• Have solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
• Have experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Have experience with performance and/or security testing
• Have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Are a team player
• Have good time-management skills
• Have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Can take the initiative and adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Benefits

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Head of Enterprise Risk

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

• We are seeking an experienced Head of Enterprise Risk to oversee the development and execution of our organization’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• The Head of Enterprise Risk will be responsible for implementing robust risk management practices to identify, assess, monitor, and report on key risks across the organization.
• This critical leadership role will partner with senior management and the Board of Directors to provide strategic insights on risk exposures and risk mitigation strategies.
• The ideal candidate will be an expert in designing risk programs and possess strong analytical abilities to derive meaningful findings from risk data.
• An influential leader, the Head of Enterprise Risk will collaborate cross-functionally to institute a risk-aware culture throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy, framework, policies, and procedures to align with industry best practices.
• Build an organization-wide culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.
• Oversee the identification, documentation, analysis, prioritization, monitoring, and reporting of key strategic, operational, financial, compliance, cyber, third-party, and emerging risks through qualitative and quantitative risk assessments. Maintain risk register.
• Lead the annual Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) process from end to end, including facilitating risk interviews, surveys, and workshops with stakeholders, compiling risk inventory, analyzing risk data, and developing risk profiles. Synthesize findings into an EWRA report detailing top risks and recommendations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Advise the organization on strategic risk forecasting and provide recommendations to transfer, accept, or mitigate strategic risk.
• Design and implement risk management tools, templates, and training programs to build risk management capabilities across the organization. Conduct training sessions to enhance risk awareness among employees.
• Develop a risk-based internal audit plan focused on high-risk areas and over time, expand audit coverage. Provide guidance to internal auditors on risk assessment methodology and documentation.
• Establish and produce risk reporting for key stakeholders including risk dashboards, risk reports, materials for quarterly Risk Committee meetings, and annual disclosures.
• Lead the Third Party Risk Management program leveraging a risk-based approach to assess and monitor vendors and partners. Maintain vendor risk register. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and Product on vendor due diligence, contract negotiation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Partner with the information security team on cyber risk management initiatives. Incorporate cyber risks into the ERM framework and reporting.
• Develop business continuity and resilience plans based on business impact analyses and risk assessments. Coordinate annual testing of plans through tabletop exercises and drills. Lead crisis response in the event of a disruption, managing incident response team.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and developments related to risk management standards and regulations. Enhance ERM processes to align with regulations and best practices.
• Work with the departments to hire, manage, and develop team of risk professionals. Set goals and development plans. Foster an engaging team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Relevant risk certification such as CRISC, CISA, or FRM strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in financial services, technology, or consulting industries a plus
• 7-10+ years experience developing and implementing ERM programs, with prior management experience
• Expert knowledge of leading risk management frameworks including COSO, ISO 31000, RIMS Risk Maturity Model, and NACD Risk Oversight Guidelines
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to derive insights from risk data across diverse risk areas
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills. Able to distill complex risk concepts for broad audiences.
• Detail-oriented project management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online