Recruitment at Kuda Bank

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 Product Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to launch and drive our product expansion efforts across the African continent.
• As the Senior Product Manager for expansion, you will be responsible for establishing Kuda in new markets and developing products that add value to millions of users in these new markets.
• You will collaborate with highly talented Business Leads, Product Designers, Engineers, Data Analysts, and other Product Managers

Responsibilities

• Drive Kuda’s product innovation in African markets, with a focus on understanding the problem space and experimenting with the best solutions for users.
• Be the voice of the customer and ensure that Kuda’s products solve users’ pain points.
• Collaborate with Business Leads, Product Designers, Engineers, Data Analysts, and other Product Managers to align on and iterate on product direction using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Establish Kuda in target African markets, develop relevant business competency, expertise and relationships with market influences, and identify obvious and non-obvious opportunities.
• Develop and drive discovery in complex and open-ended problem spaces and translate learnings into creative solutions and iterative product roadmap.
• Prioritize and drive the successful execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives with no supervision.
• Have excellent data analysis skills and technical aptitude to understand the complexities of African payments systems and collaborate effectively with Kuda’s engineering-led organization

Requirements

• University Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of experience in product development, with years of experience specifically in product management.
• Experience launching new products at a start-up within digital commerce or financial services.
• Strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively identify, prioritize, and handle multiple work streams simultaneously in a dynamic and rapidly-changing environment.
• Strong ability to formulate and present analyses and business cases to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in technology and financial services; prior experience working in fintech or digital payments a plus.
• Proven track record of driving product innovation and launching products in African markets.
• Understanding of the local market and tech ecosystem, and fluency in the local language.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Head of Credit Risk 

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

Role Overview

• Join us at Kuda in this pivotal role and be the driving force in shaping and optimizing our Credit Risk strategies!
• We are currently searching for a dynamic Head of Credit Risk to lead the Credit Risk team, spearhead the implementation and execute Kuda’s Credit Risk policies.
• You’ll have the opportunity to drive streamlined collection practices and actively contribute to the development of relevant policies and protocols.
• In addition, you’ll get to ensure precise reporting and strict adherence to Credit product practices within Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Credit Risk team, end-to-end strategy roadmap and execution
• Ensure proactive advocacy and steadfast adherence to Credit policies
• Design Credit policies tailored to the unique dynamics of Kuda MFB in Nigeria
• Build and operate the underwriting function for both consumer and business credit
• Managing a team of underwriters, providing guidance, training, and feedback to ensure consistency and adherence to established underwriting standards
• Spearhead active and compliant collection practices, demonstrating a commitment to regulatory standards and guidelines
• Lead the strategic implementation of Credit initiatives within the Nigerian market, aligning efforts with organizational objectives
• Establish, build and actively manage various relationships with external partners.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting, Economics, Banking, Finance and Commerce (or relevant fields)
• 10+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership position specifically within Credit Risk Management
• Extensive background in financial services or Fintech, underscoring a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances and dynamics
• Solid understanding of Credit regulation within the Nigeria banking industry
• In-depth hands-on expertise in the administration of Credit Risk policies, the Credit underwriting process, Credit Risk scoring methodologies, and precise calculation of unit costs for risk products.

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.

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

Note

• Kuda is 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Senior Product Manager – Core Banking

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

About the role

• We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and growth of Nerve, Kuda’s in-house Core Banking Application.
• The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about building products that solve real consumer needs.
• As the Senior Technical Product Manager for Nerve, you will be responsible for leading the development of Kuda’s core banking platform in Nigeria, including technical upgrades, enhancements, and updates.
• You will collaborate with engineers, designers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions to Kuda’s customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive prioritization of features, balancing the requirements of stakeholders and providing trade-off recommendations when needed.
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders across the organization (Compliance, Risk, Operations, etc.) to ensure all relevant technical requirements are captured and considered as part of the development cycle.
• Lead discovery process of technical features/solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical solutions, manage dependencies, raise risks and issues in a timely manner, and communicate development schedules to business stakeholders.
• Manage the backlog – plan and groom user stories with scrum teams, ensuring to follow proper definitions (Ready, Done, etc.) and detailed acceptance criteria.
• Support testing and deployment of technical solutions through the different stages.
• Create technical product-related documentation with the technical documentation team.
• Develop and maintain appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance post-launch to evaluate future enhancements and investments.
• Consult business stakeholders to identify and drive opportunities with partners / vendors / customers.
• Be the Functional and Technical SME on the Nerve system.
• Drive the requirements for Nerve upgrades, migrations, enhancements and updates, working in partnership with all other areas in different domains such as payments, statements, lending, engineering, etc.
• Ensure that the Never product and technical decisions are aligned with Kuda’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent).
• 7+ years of experience in technical product management and engineering.
• Experience with one or more retail banking cores and payments systems such as Finacle, Temenos, Flexcube, BankOne, Jack Henry, Finastra, etc.
• Experience working with cloud-based 3rd Party service providers.
• Experience with record-keeping systems, and personal financial management preferred.
• Proficient with agile/scrum, continuous integration, automated configuration management, test-driven development, and data center/cloud automation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note

• Kuda is 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: Senior React Native Engineer – Mobile

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• We are looking for a result-driven React Native developer who will work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for Kuda.
• S/he will be responsible for building, maintaining and architecting React Native applications with clean code.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for Kuda
• Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code
• Implement pixel perfect UI’s that match designs
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience
• Integrate third-party API’s
• Write unit and integration tests
• Release applications to the Apple and Google Play stores
• Work with native modules when required
• Complete one/two-week sprints, and participate in sprint retrospectives and daily stand ups
• Interface with team-mates and other stakeholders via Slack, Zoom, and email
• Work with modern tools including Jira, Slack, GitHub, Google Docs, etc
• Be part of a community of React Native developers who share knowledge and help each other as problems arise
• Follow Kuda’s detailed development process

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience working with React Native
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Ability to write well-documented, clean JavaScript code
• Experience working with Swift, Objective C, and Java a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Grade (Android Studio, Intellij)
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• Experience with automated testing suites, like (Jest or Mocha)
• Meaningful experience working on large, complex systems
• Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon, both in regards to estimates and to the general process
• An understanding of React Native best practices and a commitment to following them
• Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed
• Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of React Native applications
• Ability to communicate effectively using various media
• A passion for software development. It’s not just your career, it’s also your hobby. You’re constantly striving to learn new things and improve. You follow industry news, regularly tinker with new technologies, and read books and blogs to keep your skills current
• You work well within a team environment and enjoy working in the office with your colleagues
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflict.

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.

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

Note

• Kuda is 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: Motion Designer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We’re looking for an excellent Motion Designer with experience in creating and delivering motion graphics for various media and marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Creating and delivering motion graphics for various media and marketing campaigns.
• Editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
• Staying up to date on the latest motion design techniques
• Creating 2D and 3D animations for various projects and campaigns.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of layout, typography, animation, and the skills to combine them.
• High level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D and Figma.
• You are organised and can prioritise effectively.
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas.
• You are a strong team player who can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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