Recruitment at Unified Payment Services Limited

Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Relationship Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Proper management of customers to ensure new businesses are won and existing businesses are maintained and grown.
• To provide assistance to team members

Responsibilities

• Manage relationship with clients to grow the existing business.
• Collation of tasks from internal and external Call Notes/Meetings.
• Follow up to deliver on commitments made to clients at meetings, using call notes as a guide.
• Ensure resolution of clients’ complaints/requests within agreed SLA.
• Ensuring that no receivable stays beyond 30 days with client.
• Trending banks’ Reporting needs and proactively ensuring that banks subsequently get such reports without prompting.
• Preparation of Request for Implementation (RFIs), Project Request Forms (PRFs) and Project Definition Documents (PDDs).
• Follow up to get sign offs on PRFs, RFIs and PDDs internally.
• Collation, updating, tracking and preparation of clients’ birthdays and yuletide gift items.
• Delivery of birthday and Yuletide Gifts to clients.

KPI

• Increasing Market share with clients based on agreed KPIs.
• Updating and follow up on deliverables to clients within agreed timelines/SLAs.
• Prompt attendance to/closure of clients’ requests.
• Follow up on Helpdesk and relevant support teams to ensure all reported issues are resolved within agreed SLA.
• Follow up with client(s) to ensure receivables are settled within 30 days.
• Preparation of Request for Implementation (RFIs), Project Request Forms (PRFs) and Project Definition Documents (PDDs) and sign-off of the same within 24 hours of request.
• Collation of client Birthday lists, advisement and preparation of clients’ birthday and yuletide gift packages a day before the birthday.

Requirements

• Education: BSc Degree (2:1 or 2:2) or HND (Upper Credit) in any course.
• Others: Professional Qualifications – added advantage.
• Experience: 4-6 years as a business relationship officer.

Knowledge:

•  Marketing and or sales experience/knowledge
• Prior experience in the financial industry is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and practice of relationship/key account management
• Card/Payment industry knowledge-added advantage.

Skill / Competencies:

• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint – mandatory)
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Critical reasoning and analytical abilities
• Good writing and oral communication & presentation skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Network & User Administrator

Location: Nigeria
Job Field: Computer / Network & Hardware Engineering Support / Network Design and Security, Computer / System Admin / Software Support / Windows Admin / Linux Admin

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field.

Knowledge:

• E-payment industry knowledge.

Behavioural:

• Results oriented
• Demonstrates Integrity
• Proactive
• Decisive
• Analytical
• Creative & Innovative.

Skill/Competencies:

• Fluency in Network Administration
• Good Knowledge of Routing and Switching
• Proficiency in administration and network design skills
• Knowledge of Virtualization technology(Citrix, VMware or HyperV)
• Good Knowledge of monitoring software especially solarwinds
• General Knowledge of Server Hardware
• Knowledge of operating system (Linux & Windows)
• Basic web application knowledge such as apache, tomcat
• Basic Knowledge of hardware security module
• Good Knowledge of security solutions.
• Good Knowledge of Endpoint Solutions.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ademuyiwa.adetunji@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Head, Corporate Services

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head, Corporate Services will oversee all corporate support functions including HR, Administration, Legal, and Compliance to ensure seamless operations and alignment with business objectives.
• The role will drive efficiency, strengthen corporate governance, and provide strategic support to enable growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR, Admin, Legal, and Compliance functions.
• Develop and enforce corporate policies, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
• Manage facilities, procurement, and administrative operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and industry standards.
• Provide strategic advisory to management on corporate services and risk issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, HR, or a related field (Master’s / CIPM / SHRM / CIPD is an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate services, HR, or administration, with at least 6 years in senior management (preferably in fintech / financial services).
• Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and people management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Audit Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• Plans financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; determining audit scope and objectives; drafting audit programs.
• Assesses compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Assesses risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues. • Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items to supporting documentation.
• Completes audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.
• Supports external auditors by providing information required.
• Provides financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Deliver training/knowledge transfer sessions to meet departmental cross training Needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts Financial Audit and Other Audit Reviews such as ; Stock take exercise/Inventory management review and reporting, Staff allowances and advances review and audit, Fixed asset tagging and verification, Consumable consumption management, prepayments, Accounts Payables, PayAttitude stock management & Operations review, Spot checks on company’s cash and fixed assets, attendance at User Acceptance testing for projects /products and the management of asset bidding process for item disposal.
• Proffer workable value added solutions for management consideration.
• Effectively discuss audit issues and develop business focused controls recommendations to strengthen control lapses and weaknesses.
• Conduct investigation assignments from time to time.
• Perform Adhoc task/assignments and departmental administrative duties as assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• 100% achievement and timely submission of audit reports.
• Timely completion of all financial audit assignments within agreed KPI timeline
• Timely submission of reports for Management comments and approval.
• Timely conduct of departmental training within a given appraisal period.
• Timely conduct of investigation assignments for Management decision making
• Education University: First degree(s) in Accounting. Others: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) ie ICAN Professional Certification, Certified Information system Auditor (CISA) would be an added advantage.

Key Competency Requirements

• Experience: Understanding of the key technical concepts in Financial & IT Audits.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of audit working experience in Financial Auditing.
• Knowledge – Financial Auditing & Accounting knowledge
• Fundamentals of E-payment Settlement process and cycle.
• Payment Card concepts and techniques.
• Clear understanding of Payment Card industry standards and regulations.

Skill / Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and Deductive reasoning abilities.
• Good analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Financial Diagnosis, Analyzing Information, Research Skills, Reporting Research Results, Verbal Communication, Integrity and Trust, Attention to Detail and Objectivity.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: judith.okolie@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Service Recovery Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• To manage and handle complaints received from all frontend channels •
• To ensure all complaints are handled within the agreed SLA of 24hrs timeline and according to relevant Guidelines and through proper root cause analysis and execution of preventive measures to eliminate recurrence of problem incidence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support to frontend call center agents.
• Providing timely resolution to complaints and customer satisfaction through policies and procedures with the aim of providing prompt and quality end to end resolution.
• Attend to complaints received from all frontend channels both for B2C and B2B ensuring all complaints are handled within the benchmark timeline and according to relevant guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and Identify root causes, complaint trends and driving quality improvement opportunities • Regular feedback to the frontend agents for onward communication with the customers.
• Identify drivers of customers’ dissatisfaction through analysis and scoping of root causes and developing & implementing appropriate quality process solutions to address customer issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• First-Level Resolution SLA Compliance
• Second-Level Escalation SLA Compliance
• Customer Satisfaction Survey Completion Rate for UP
• Customer Satisfaction Survey Response Rate from Banks and Merchants
• Reduction in Top 3 Strategic Issues
• Weekly Report Submission Compliance
• Monthly Acquirer & Issuer Report Accuracy and Timeliness
• Settlement Report Accuracy and Timeliness
• Customer Support Portal Adoption Rate
• Downtime Monitoring, Escalation, and Reporting Effectiveness
• Management of Report Exceptions.

Requirements

• Possess relevant Diploma in any discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in complaint resolution and service recovery role
• Strong service and problem resolution skills in any or a combination of the following specialist areas
• Settlement related Issues
• Transaction processing with emphasis on TWO proficiency
• Card Management System proficiency
• E-commerce with emphasis on PayAttitude and Payarena knowhow
• In depth knowledge of quality tools and methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to speak clearly and concisely, convey complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand as well as the ability to understand and interpret complex information from others.
• Strong working knowledge on various Banking products, sales, services, delivery channels and customer segments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound analytical skills.
• Ability to identify need for change, adaptable and flexible in anticipating and realizing market opportunities.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Data Center Administrator

Location: Nigeria

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure POS Network Connectivity.
• Ensure network connectivity to banks.
• Cleaning and tuning of user desktops, laptops, and printers.
• As needed, ensure that all network devices and systems are PCIDSS compliant.
• Ensure that Internet access connectivity is reliable for transaction and email processing.
• Ensure all anti-virus databases are updated frequently as required.
• Ascertain that the WAN connection to the DR site is optimal.
• Ensure that all security and communications devices are optimally functioning with the latest patches and firmware.
• Execute an information security strategy to proactively identify risk and drive remediation.
• Ensure that all physical and logical controls that govern the data centre are adhered to.
• Ensure efficient and timely deployment of fixes and patches.
• Ensure that all critical security patches (OS and Database) on all servers are up-to-date and tested before applying them to the production servers.
• Ensure that all warning and critical event logs are reviewed using the solarwinds application and escalated to the responsible unit.
• Ensure that all servers have antivirus software and that the signatures are up to date.
• Ensure that enterprise storage and server firmware are regularly updated to ensure the availability and integrity of data.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders who support IT infrastructure, applications, processes, and operation.

Job Requirements

• Education: Candidates should possess an OND (Minimum of lower credit) in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Physics Electronics.
• Experience: 0 – 2 years’ post experience in IT roles.

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of Computer infrastructure
• Knowledge of Operating systems.

Skill/Competencies:

• General Knowledge of Server Hardware
• Knowledge of operating systems
• Basic web application knowledge.
• Basic Knowledge of hardware security module.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ademuyiwa.adetunji@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Data Center Administrator

Location: Nigeria

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure POS Network Connectivity.
• Ensure network connectivity to banks.
• Cleaning and tuning of user desktops, laptops, and printers.
• As needed, ensure that all network devices and systems are PCIDSS compliant.
• Ensure that Internet access connectivity is reliable for transaction and email processing.
• Ensure all anti-virus databases are updated frequently as required.
• Ascertain that the WAN connection to the DR site is optimal.
• Ensure that all security and communications devices are optimally functioning with the latest patches and firmware.
• Execute an information security strategy to proactively identify risk and drive remediation.
• Ensure that all physical and logical controls that govern the data centre are adhered to.
• Ensure efficient and timely deployment of fixes and patches.
• Ensure that all critical security patches (OS and Database) on all servers are up-to-date and tested before applying them to the production servers.
• Ensure that all warning and critical event logs are reviewed using the solarwinds application and escalated to the responsible unit.
• Ensure that all servers have antivirus software and that the signatures are up to date.
• Ensure that enterprise storage and server firmware are regularly updated to ensure the availability and integrity of data.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders who support IT infrastructure, applications, processes, and operation.

Job Requirements

• Education: Candidates should possess an OND (Minimum of lower credit) in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Physics Electronics.
• Experience: 0 – 2 years’ post experience in IT roles.

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of Computer infrastructure
• Knowledge of Operating systems.

Skill/Competencies:

• General Knowledge of Server Hardware
• Knowledge of operating systems
• Basic web application knowledge.
• Basic Knowledge of hardware security module.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ademuyiwa.adetunji@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Head, Brand Management and Strategy

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head, Brand Management is responsible for developing, managing, and protecting the brand identity of the fintech company.
• This role ensures brand consistency across all customer touchpoints and oversees the strategic positioning, storytelling, and visual identity of the brand.
• The ideal candidate shouldbe deeply experienced in branding, communications, and customer insight, with the ability to translate business goals into compelling brand experiences that drive growth and customer loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall brand strategy, including brand architecture, positioning, messaging, and tone of voice.
• Lead the development of brand campaigns to drive awareness, engagement, and customer trust in the company’s products and services.
• Ensure consistent brand expression across all marketing channels, digital platforms, product interfaces, advertising materials, and internal communications.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of brand guidelines and visual identity systems.
• Conduct regular brand audits and track brand performance metrics (e.g., awareness, sentiment, Net Promoter Score).
• Collaborate with digital marketing, product, corporate communications, and customer experience teams to ensure alignment with brand vision.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Business, or related fields
• 7 – 10 years of experience in Brand Management, preferably in Fintech, Tech, Telecommunications, or consumer-focused industries.

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: mercy.joseph@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: IT Audit Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• To provide independent assurance to management on IT General Controls.
• Ensure best assurance practice in the plan and execution of IS Audit Programs.
• Ensure enterprise wide compliance of business processes and operations to internal policies, procedures and documentations.
• Incorporation of standard practices, principles and processes into audit programs and execution.
• Review of risk related control issues and draft appriopriate remediation plans.
• Understand the business environment and develop relationships with audit client in providing value added solutions and best practices implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Audit Review of Database Management Systems, Enterprise Network security and Device configuration, Antivirus, Systems Patches and Log Management.
• Audit Review of Software Development Life cycle, Project Management Implementation and Change Management Procedures.
• Audit Review of Data Encryption Processes, Key Management Lifecycle, and Operating Systems, physical and logical security of card holder environment.
• Audit Review of Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data backup and tape management.
• Assess systems and general IT controls and provide practical and Value added remediation plans.
• Prepare audit reports that summarize the most significant control weaknesses and resulting impact to the organization.
• Participate in multiple and simultaneous risk based audit while maintaining departmental quality standards. Function as part of a team or work independently when requires.
• Contribute to internal departmental initiatives such as trainings, departmental development initiatives and other internal projects as requested.
• Effectively discuss audit issues and develop business focused controls recommendations to strengthen control lapses and weaknesses.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of agreed audit assignments.
• Timely submission of reports for review and submission.
• Timely finalization of all departmental tasks and agreed departmental KPI.

Job Requirements

• Education: University: First Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Others: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or related professional certifications would be an added advantage.
• Experience: 3 – 6 years of experience in IT Auditing or a similar role.
• Understanding of the key technology and general controls around enterprise applications and information systems.
• Candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively audit issues and remediation plans.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge: Knowledge of Systems and General IT Controls.
• Analytical skills to access Operational and Compliance Requirements of Application systems and infrastructure.
• Strong Data Analysis and experience with Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques.

Skills / Competencies:

• Ability to multi task and manage competing priorities.
• Deductive reasoning abilities and eye for details.
• Interpersonal and Communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV to: judith.okolie@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• To ensure that UP settlement account is always adequately funded to accommodate merchant and stakeholders settlement daily.
• Ensure rendition of monthly Income Reports.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of Scheme Receivables – Amount due to UP as licensed Acquirer for both domestic and International transactions (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, CUP and Payattitude).
• Daily monitoring of amount due to UP from co-acquirers.
• Daily acquirer obligation to merchants.
• Monitoring and reporting of daily balances into receivables account for settlement from MasterCard Naira.
• Monitoring and reporting daily balances into receivables account for settlement from Visa Naira.
• Monitoring and reporting daily balances into receivables account for settlement from various scheme for Dollar transactions.
• Monitor and report accuracy of debits into the settlement account in favour of merchants, PTSP, PTO, domestic switches and PTSA.
• Monitor and report accuracy of debits into the settlement account in favour ATM settlement.
• Revenue Assurance: Recover PTSP and TO Income (Receivable) from Other Settlement Agents- (e.g ISW & Zenith Bank).
• Review of MSC charged to merchants and clients.
• Recomputation and Assurance of UP’s transactional based revenues (PTSP, PTO, Switch, Processing Fee, Acquirer and Acquirer Margin) and other fees charged by UP and collected daily.
• Management Accounts: To ensure that Management obtains timely and consistently relevant financial information for decision making and planning purposes.
• Rendition of Income Reports to stakeholders in agreed format.
• Daily Income Analysis Report.
• GL Schedules: To ensure that errors are detected and corrected promptly for specific GL accounts.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for all schemes (local and international); Fees deductions prior to the Scheme Net Settlement.
• Rendition of Receivable reports.
• Fund recoveries of all single settlement and 2UP disputed merchant transactions.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for all Verve transactions scheme receivables.
• Preparation of disbursement schedule for social welfare scheme.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for revenue earned by UP for all social investment activities’ carried out.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for all payment of scheme receivables.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for UP as merchant receivables (PayArena) and daily tracker of sales against inventory.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for amount due to other PTSPs and PTO (different from UP).
• Treasury Function.

Key Performance Indicators

• 99% accuracy in settlement.
• Timeliness of Reports.
• 100% Documentation

Job Requirements

• Education:First degree in Accounting or any numerate subject.
• Professional membership of ICAN/CIMA/ACCA or similar recognized professional accounting bodies – added advantage.
• Experience: 3 – 6 years post NYSC.

Knowledge Knowledge:

• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Presentation skills.

Skill / Competencies:

• Computer skills (Microsoft package).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to details.
• Critical reasoning and analytical abilities.
• Good writing and oral communication & presentation skills

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: judith.okolie@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Head, Anti Money Laundering

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s compliance program to prevent financial crimes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with laws, regulatory requirements and international best practices.
• Ensure effective implementation of system and processes for identification, investigation, and reporting of suspicious transactions/activities to relevant authorities, such as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
• Develop AML/CFT/CPF training plan and ensure effective implementation.
• Develop and deliver in-house AML/CFT/CPF training to raise awareness among employees. • Implement and manage Targeted Financial Sanctions and PEP screening processes.
• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers.
• Manage compliance audits, keep track of exceptions and ensure timely closure.
• Compile and present reports on compliance activities, findings, and recommendations to senior management and the board.Develop Board and Senior Management compliance reports
• Develop mechanism, monitor and analyses ML/TF/PF emerging trends and typologies, ensuring that the organization have adequate preventive measures to protect its system from being used as a conduit for financial crimes.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure that ML/TF/PF controls and mitigation measures are in place and effective. Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and performed other compliance functions as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer CCO.

Requirements

• Education A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Professional certifications such as Certified AntiMoney Laundering Specialist (CAMS,) Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is required.
•  Understanding of the key technical concepts in AML/CFT. ▪ At least 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related fields, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes to: recruitment@up-ng.com or iyanuoluwa.fakorede@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Head / Team Lead, Project Management Office

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• The Head of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the PMO function, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic and operational projects across the organization.
• This role provides strategic oversight, develops and implements standardized project management methodologies, and ensures alignment of projects with corporate objectives.
• The PMO Lead will oversee project managers/coordinators, drive portfolio governance, facilitate executive-level reporting, and act as a key liaison between project teams and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO function, setting strategic direction and ensuring best-in-class project governance and delivery practices.
• Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain standardized project management frameworks, templates, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
• Provide leadership and coaching to project managers and coordinators, ensuring a high-performing, delivery-focused team.
• Establish and manage a robust project portfolio management process, including intake, prioritization, resource planning, and reporting.
• Monitor project and program performance across the portfolio, tracking milestones, risks, costs, benefits, and outcomes.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of executive dashboards, performance reports, and project updates to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learned, project audits, and process enhancements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment across teams, ensuring projects deliver intended business value.
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven execution within the project management discipline.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency with project management and portfolio tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana).
• Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Strong command of performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Understanding of change management, stakeholder engagement, and project budgeting.

Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification is required.
• Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are highly desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: .NET Developer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• We are looking for a skilled .NET Developer with at least 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in C# .NET Framework/.NET Core, ASP.NET, and database management.
• You will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance applications, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable .NET applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC/Core.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs/services.
• Work with SQL Server / PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle to design and optimize database structures and queries.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
• Participate in code reviews, agile development practices, and team discussions.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in .NET development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in .NET Framework/.NET Core and C# development.
• Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC / ASP.NET Core / Web API.
• Proficiency in SQL Server / PostgreSQL / MySQL/Oracle, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and indexing.
• Experience with Entity Framework (EF) / Dapper for database interactions.
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular, React, or Vue.js) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and best coding practices.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience in unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Moq).

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Head, Business Intelligence

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of the Business Intelligence Department will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of data-driven strategies to support key business decisions.
• This role involves overseeing data analytics, performance reporting, and insight generation to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency across the fintech organization.
• The individual will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, ensuring data quality, and aligning BI solutions with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the execution of the company’s business intelligence and analytics strategy.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data to provide strategic insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver tailored BI solutions.
• Design and implement scalable reporting systems and dashboards that monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of data across all platforms and systems.
• Leverage data science and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and business opportunities.
• Guide data governance initiatives to ensure proper data management and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Present data insights and strategic recommendations to executive management and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of data analysts and BI professionals to build organizational capability in analytics.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and fintech.
• Lead projects aimed at improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and revenue optimization through data insights.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a similar discipline is highly desirable.

General Experience:

• Strong understanding of the fintech industry, products, and digital financial services.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics tools.
• Expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience implementing advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms.
• Strong understanding of database management, data governance, and compliance in a fintech environment.

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record of using data to drive strategic decisions in a fintech or technology-driven environment.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence senior stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Head, Financial Analysis

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• To ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in line with company policies, rules and guidelines as well as regulatory standards.
• To ensure that management reports are produced accurately and timely
• To produce such reports as may be requested by management for the purpose of decision making
• To supervise designated staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of Scheme Receivables – Amount due to UP as licensed Acquirer for both domestic and International transactions (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, CUP and Payattitude).
• Daily monitoring of amount due to UP from co-acquirers.
• Daily monitoring of acquirer obligation to merchants.
• Monitoring and reporting of daily balances into receivables account for settlement from Mastercard Naira.
• Monitoring and reporting daily balances into receivables account for settlement from Visa Naira.
• Monitoring and reporting daily balances into receivables account for settlement from various scheme for Dollar transactions.
• Monitor and report accuracy of debits into the settlement account in favour of merchants, PTSP, PTO, domestic switches and PTSA.
• Monitor and report accuracy of debits into the settlement account in favour ATM settlement.
• Revenue Assurance: Recover PTSP and TO Income (Receivable) from Other Settlement Agents (e.g. ISW & Zenith Bank)
• Review of MSC charged to merchants and clients.
• Recomputation and Assurance of UP’s transactional based revenues (PTSP, PTO, Switch, Processing Fee, Acquirer and Acquirer Margin) and other fees charged by UP and collected daily.
• Monthly invoicing to Banks and Customers.
• Receivable collection through Settlement via NIBSS. To ensure timely execution of contractual agreement via NIBSS as they fall due.
• Ensure that Management obtains timely and consistently relevant financial information for decision making and planning purposes.
• Rendition of monthly Income Reports to stakeholders in agreed format.
• Daily Income Analysis Report.
• GL Schedules: Ensure that GLs are reviewed and proofed, while errors are detected and corrected promptly.
• GL Data Capture of Receivables: Ensure that all debtors are fully recognised in the book and properly accounted for in the GL.
• Ensure accounting correctly in the GL for all schemes (local and international); Fees deductions prior to the Scheme Net Settlement.
• Rendition of Receivable reports.
• Fund recoveries of all single settlement and 2UP disputed merchant transactions.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for all Verve transactions scheme receivables.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for all Project incomes, annual invoices and amortised transactions.
• Preparation of disbursement schedule for social welfare scheme.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for revenue earned by UP for all social investment activities carried out.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for all payment of scheme receivables.
• Accounting correctly in the GL for UP as merchant receivables (Payarena) and daily tracker of sales against inventory.
• Delegated tasks: Performing any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• 100% accuracy and integrity of GL data and financial information.
• Timeliness of Reports
• 100% documentation.

Requirements

• Education: First Degree in Accounting or any numerate subject.
• Professional membership of ICAN/CIMA/ACCA or similar recognized professional accounting bodies.
• Experience: 7 years and above post NYSC.

Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of cost and financial accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Card Payment industry.

Skill / Competencies:

• Demonstrate ability to cope with pressure and meet deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Deductive reasoning abilities and eye for details.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced Excel user.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: judith.okolie@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.