Kuda Bank Latest Job Vacancies

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: IT Analyst (Governance and Compliance)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• Responsible for managing IT Governance processes, monitor and assess the effectiveness of applied controls on information assets.
• Additionally, provide detailed reporting to management on technology compliance with various international standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement governance, risk management and assurance frameworks
• Support and coordinate internal audits, compliance checks and provide risk reporting to ensure adherence to statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing the company’s current compliance to existing and new regulations, identifying deficiencies and providing the necessary mitigations.
• Researching the latest information technology (IT) security trends, best practices, threats, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Perform data analytics to derive insights that can reinforce controls within various aspects of the business.
• Analyze business processes to identify process improvements for increasing business efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop control and security standards and best practices and recommend control enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various departments within the organization to formulate, implement and disseminate company-wide policies and standards and ensure adherence to them.
• Ensure that changes within the organization are controlled to meet the business requirements of the organization
• Manage the incident response and reporting process to ensure 100% adherence throughout the organization.
• Reviewing all system implementation designs and plans to ensure sufficient security and recovery provisions have been included, updating the corporate DRP as appropriate, and ensuring appropriate provisions are made in the BCP.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related field of study
• 2-3 years experience working with information technologies, security, risk and control assessment or other related roles
• Certifications such as CISA, COBIT, or ITIL will be an added advantage.
• A good understanding of international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and PCI DSS
• Risk Assessment, Analytical Skills, IT Security and Infrastructure Knowledge, Technology Auditing Skill, Communication Skills, Security Testing, SQL Skills
• Knowledge of auditing concepts and governance for various cloud platforms.
• Ability to provide governance and insights towards performing control reviews on a wide range of application, system development operations and security procedures and according to international standards and best practices.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and identify their potential impact within the existing environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Department: Compliance

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all due diligence record keeping processes, data analytics and MI reporting
• Utilize banking systems to investigate and research transactional information to ensure that financial crimes requirements are met
• Effectively collaborate with key internal stakeholders -Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Legal, and Fraud teams in handling investigations, setting up controls, monitoring and reporting.
• Support in areas relating to AML/CFT, KYC, Fraud and AB&C policies
• Assist the law enforcement agencies in financial crime investigations, fact-finding, transaction monitoring and reporting.
• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of the Nigeria compliance program and wider governance in addressing international, systemic issues and risks consistently.
• Support the Head of Compliance to coordinate and roll out training & awareness across key areas under the financial crime umbrella as well as conduct in developing a strong compliance culture

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks across financial services, specifically the payment service provider landscape, In-depth knowledge of financial crime (not isolated to AML/CTF) and regulatory compliance
• Evidence of ACAMS/ICA/ACFCS certification
• Previous experience in dealing with regulators including the Financial Conduct Authority and other external stakeholders/law enforcement
• Effective and comfortable in dealing with and liaising with a range of internal stakeholders across the business
• Previous experience in scaling up and working for a start-up in a fast-paced Fintech environment
• In depth experience in implementing compliance frameworks that are scaling globally
• Display a high level of emotional intelligence, good communication & interpersonal skills.

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 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: Public Relations (PR) Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-time

Role overview

• We’re looking for a PR Specialist with proven experience developing PR strategies, building relationships with the press, curating PR events, and managing the image of a known tech, fashion or finance brand.
• You’d be a great fit for this role if you’re personable, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you’re passionate about building an outstanding brand image.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR strategies to promote Kuda’s mission
• Draft press releases, pitches, case studies, white papers and media summaries
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts with a focus on Nigeria
• Manage Kuda’s LinkedIn account with the Community Manager
• Plan and manage special events including press conferences and photo ops
• Manage media requests in a timely and professional manner
• Pitch story ideas and content about Kuda to the press
• Make sure that all communication is cohesive with Kuda’s brand image
• Track and analyse media coverage to guide future campaigns
• Monitor, measure and report the impacts of PR efforts
• Contribute to survey campaigns and analyse public opinion about Kuda
• Organise, schedule, and prepare Kuda leaders for press interviews and events.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, specifically managing the image of a known tech, fashion or finance brand particularly in Nigeria.
• Proof that you have developed, implemented, and executed successful public relations campaigns
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience communicating effectively with internal audiences, external audiences and the press.
• Excellent people and presentation skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Some experience curating and hosting media events would be a serious advantage
• Interest in working collaboratively from an office at least two days a week.

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 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

Note

• Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
• We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Job Title: Copywriter

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a creative Copywriter to write clear and concise copy for ads, publications and websites.
• Your words will inform and engage target audiences. Our ideal candidate is a team-spirited, skilled and imaginative writer with an eye for detail.
• If you can grasp project requirements quickly and offer valuable insight, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct voice
• Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements
• Collaborate with designers, PR and other professionals on large- and small-scale marketing projects (e.g. email campaigns and landing pages)
• Conduct high-quality research and interviews
• Edit and proofread copy as needed
• Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach.

Requirements

• 5 years experience as a copywriter or related role
• Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience with SEO
• Strong research skills
• Collaborative spirit
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

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 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

Note

• Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
• We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.