Recruitment at Unified Payment Services Limited

Unified Payment Services Limitedis 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: Head / Team Lead, Project Management Office

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• 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.

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.
• In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices

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:

• Minimum of 10 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
31st October, 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: Business Support Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• To provide business and operational support to other financial institutions (OFIs) such as micro-finance banks, mortgage banks, and other licensed entities.
• It ensures seamless service delivery by managing onboarding, transaction monitoring, issue resolution, and relationship support, while collaborating with internal teams to maintain service standards and strengthen institutional partnerships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support to OFIs on operational and service-related matters.
• Assist with onboarding and integration of OFIs onto payment platforms.
• Monitor transactions and settlements, escalating discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Liaise with Technology, Operations, Risk, and Finance teams to resolve issues within SLAs.
• Maintain updated records of OFI activities, complaints, and resolutions.
• Support reconciliation, reporting, and periodic performance reviews.
• Document and track OFI feedback for process and service improvement.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or any related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4years post NYSC

Key Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge: Good knowledge of payment systems, OFI operations, and settlement processes.

Skill/Competencies:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
20th October, 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: Head, Security Operations Centre

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• Delivers information security risk report and certification
• Ensure the business comply with local and international certification and standards
• Communicate and report risk metric to management
• Work with relevant stakeholders in conducting project risk appraisal
• Develop competent officers to take on managerial responsibilities.
• Review operations approval request
• Ensure approvals protect business assets

Responsibilities

• Deliver information security risk assessment of projects, new technologies, applications, service providers, IT changes and new businesses
• Provide subject matters expertise on enterprise security architecture
• Participate in the selection of technology and tools for business operations
• Research applicable business technology for adoption for business improvement
• Responsible for establishing the risk culture
• Ensure risks are managed within the risk appetite of the business
• Ensure risk management processes are properly documented and adequate.
• Ensure all relevant personnel are aware of their risk responsibilities
• Ensure continuous compliance with all PCI requirements
• Ensure continuous compliance with VISA CVP requirements
• Ensure continuous compliance with MasterCard GVCP requirements
• Ensure continuous compliance with CUP PSP requirements.

Requirements

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• General Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 10years of experience in managing information security operations or incident response within complex organizations, business and financial operations, IT project operations and management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in network and systems security, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), EDR (Endpoint Detection Response), malware analysis, and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF. Candidates should also have experience with various operating systems (e.g., Unix/Linux, Windows) and TCP/IP networking.
• Certifications Key certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar credentials that validate expertise in information security management.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 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: Head, Ethics and Compliance

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• The Head, Ethics & Compliance, ensures that ethical conduct is entrenched in the organization’s operations, AML/CTF/CPF risks are effectively managed and effective data protection measures have been implemented

Duties & Responsibilities
Regulatory and Compliance Management:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a Compliance program and Work with regulators and internal management to ensure the compliance program adheres to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Monitor compliance with the organization’s code of conduct and ensure it operates legally, ethically, and responsibly.
• Ensure there is an effective system for the reporting of AML/CFT/CPF and code of conduct violations and investigation within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Develop and facilitate compliance risk assessment training workshops for all stakeholders.
• Conduct regular ML/TF/PF risk assessments of the organization’s operations, products and services to identify and mitigate potential ML/TF/PF risks.
• Maintain an updated risk register, develop risk assessment reports for the approval of senior management and the Board.
• 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:

• University Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Law or Financial Management
• Member of any of the following professional bodies is mandatory:
  • Association of Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
  • International Compliance Association (ICA)
  • Designate Compliance Professional (DCP)
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
• Relevant professional certificate in risk management would be an added advantage

General Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant Compliance and Audit experience, preferably in reputable financial institutions or in the payments industry.
• Solid working knowledge of financial services regulations with a strong understanding of the local regulatory administration.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 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: Head, Business Intelligence

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• 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.

Duities and 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.
• In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices

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 10 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
30th November, 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, Expenditure and Payables

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 my management for the purpose of decision making. To supervise designated staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Payroll: Ensure that staff salary is paid promptly.
• Ensure remittance of staff pension.
• Inventory Management: To ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of stock records and balances including Airtime Vending.
• GL Schedules: Ensure that GLs are reviewed and proofed, while errors are detected and corrected promptly.
• GL expense proofing: Ensure that all transactions posted into each expense account and their project codes (if any) belong to such accounts and that there are no duplications.
• Ensure that Expense report is prepared and sent to the required HODs monthly.
• Ensure collection of WHT Credit Notes due to Unified Payments.
• Ensure that Fixed Asset Register is correctly updated and agreed to GL Records.
• Management Accounts: Ensure that Management obtains consistently; timely, accurate and relevant financial information for decision making and planning purposes.
• Staff and Vendor Payments: Ensure that all approved staff and vendor payments or internal requests are effected within agreed timelines.
• Ensure that USD Merchants are settled weekly and in line with terms of agreement with them
• Staff Loans Administration: Ensure staff loans repayment is in line with Management approvals.
• Ensure Tax Remittances comply with statutory requirements and avoid penalties.
• Delegated tasks: Performing any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
• In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices.

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting or any numerate subject.
• Professional membership of ICAN/CIMA/ACCA or similar recognized professional accounting bodies.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience post NYSC.

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.

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.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 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: Project Management Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• The Project Management Officer (PMO) will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects across the organization.
• This role involves tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and standards.
• The PMO will help implement project management best practices, streamline reporting, and contribute to the effective governance of the project portfolio within a dynamic fintech environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support project planning activities, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Monitor and track progress across multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain and update project documentation including project charters, plans, risk logs, and status reports.
• Assist in standardizing project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure tasks are assigned, deadlines are met, and risks/issues are addressed proactively.
• Organize and facilitate project review meetings, stakeholder briefings, and status update sessions.
• Prepare and present periodic project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
• metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in post-project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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:

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a project management, project coordination, or PMO support role, 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:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Familiarity with project tracking and performance reporting systems.
• Understanding of risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, and change control processes.

Certifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile Scrum Foundation are beneficial.

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
30th November, 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.