Unified Payment Services Limited Recruitment 2026: IT Security Senior Analyst II, Issuing Operations Specialist, Etc. Jobs

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Unified Payment Services Limited Recruitment 2026: IT Security Senior Analyst II, Issuing Operations Specialist, Etc. Jobs

 

Unified Payment Services Limited is a group of companies with services including Banking, Payment Scheme, Financial Technology, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Unified Payments is a principal member or licensed acquirer of American Express, Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay; and has been instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s modern payments ecosystem.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Security Senior Analyst II

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

  • The IT Security Senior Analyst 2 is an advanced, high-level specialist who acts as a technical lead within the security team. He/She leads complex incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and policy compliance.
  • Beyond day-to-day operations, this role focuses on designing security architecture, defining security policies, and mentoring junior and mid-level analysts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Architecture & Design: Evaluate, design, and implement enterprise-grade security solutions. Review existing infrastructure to identify and address structural security gaps.
  • Incident Response: Lead investigations into complex security alerts and malware by analyzing log data from SIEM, EDR, and firewall systems.
  • Threat Hunting & Detection: Proactively search for hidden threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs) across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Vulnerability & Risk Management: Execute continuous vulnerability scans, identify security gaps, and oversee remediation and patching efforts.
  • Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. Advise executive leadership on emerging threat landscapes.
  • Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular security audits and reviews to ensure systems comply with internal security policies and regulatory frameworks.
  • Incident Lifecycle Management: Lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during active security breaches or high-severity incidents.
  • Access Control Hardening: Implement and maintain robust security templates, ensuring strong ciphers, secure key exchange algorithms, and strict access control lists (ACLs) are applied to critical infrastructure.
  • Architecture Collaboration: Work alongside the network and system infrastructure team to ensure networking and virtualization platforms align with secure design principles.
  • Mentorship: Guide, train, and mentor junior security analysts, helping them develop their technical skills and analytical mindsets.
  • Post-Incident Reviews: Lead “lessons learned” sessions after major incidents to identify gaps in visibility or controls and drive remedial security projects.
  • Design, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Educational and Professional Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a proven track record of handling complex architectures and major security incidents.
  • Experience with enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, routers, firewalls), virtualization, and backup systems.
  • Deep expertise in cloud security, advanced digital forensics, threat modeling methodologies, and zero-trust framework implementation.
  • Certifications (Highly Desirable): CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CEH Master.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

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 mail.

 

Job Title: Issuing Operations Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

  • To support the Issuing Operations team in the preparation, processing, and monitoring of EMV data and card personalization activities, while ensuring accuracy, compliance with standards, and timely delivery in line with agreed service levels.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in receiving card personalization jobs from banks via the helpdesk and acknowledge job receipt under supervision.
  • Support the preparation and organization of EMV data files required for card personalization.
  • Upload and drop personalization jobs for external personalization bureaus on secure FTP locations, following approved procedures.
  • Assist in generating EMV data preparation reports and customer service unit reports for banks.
  • Support daily job tracking and assist in compiling daily operational statistics for review by the supervisor.
  • Help generate required files such as UAM, text, and ODBC files for personalization under guidance.
  • Assist in recreating EMV personalization data (CIM and text files) when required.
  • Provide first-level support in identifying and escalating issues on the UP Card Factory solution.
  • Assist in routine checks and basic maintenance of PIN mailer printers and promptly report faults to the supervisor.
  • Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of assigned tasks and completed jobs.
  • Adhere strictly to information security, data confidentiality, and industry standards.

KPI

  • Timely support of EMV data preparation activities within agreed SLA.
  • Accuracy and completeness of assigned EMV data and reports.
  • Proper documentation and escalation of operational issues.
  • Compliance with prescribed EMV and PIN mailer standards.

Requirements

  • Education: OND in Computer science, computer Engineering or related courses.
  • Others: Professional Qualifications – added advantage
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience

Key Competency Requirement

  • Knowledge: Basic understanding of card operations or payment systems (added advantage).

Skill/Competencies:

  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access – mandatory).
  • Willingness to learn card personalization and EMV processes.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
  • Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive data.
  • Ability to work extended hours when required.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using “ISSUING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST” as the subject of the mail.

 

 

 

Job Title: E-channels Support Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

  • To design, develop, and deploy bespoke Point of Sale (POS) solutions tailored to business requirements, ensure seamless transaction processing and monitoring, and provide second-level support for POS-related issues.
  • The role also aims to enhance the terminal configuration management system efficiency and customer satisfaction through proactive transaction analysis and issue resolution.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • POS Solution design and implementation.
  • POS application certification with schemes/PTSA.
  • Provide technical and functional support for POS configuration platforms.
  • Monitor channel performance and ensure high availability and uptime of the transaction processing platform.
  • Manage and resolve channel-related incidents, service requests, and escalations within SLA.
  • Payment Platform management and transaction switching
  • Merchant/Agent registrations
  • Supper Agents/Banks Host to Host implementations
  • Payattitude implementation on 3rd-party devices
  • 2nd level merchants/Agents support
  • Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and deployment of new POS.
  • Liaise with third-party service providers and aggregators for channel service resolution and optimization.
  • Document issues, resolutions, and maintain a knowledge base for recurring issues and training.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Channel uptime and service availability
  • Response and resolution time to incidents and support tickets
  • Effective project management and delivery.
  • Number of escalations closed within SLA
  • Quality of documentation and reporting
  • End-user satisfaction rating

Job Requirements
Education:

  • HND/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Others:

  • Experience supporting electronic channels like POS, ATM, or Agency Banking platforms is a plus.

Experience: Minimum4years’ experience in an IT support or digital banking operations role.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

  • Good understanding of digital channel platforms, APIs, and transaction processing.
  • Familiarity with payment processing, transaction monitoring, and dispute handling.

Skill/Competencies:

  • Basic SQL knowledge and ability to analyze system logs and reports.
  • Knowledge of the ITIL framework or helpdesk ticketing systems is an advantage.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Customer-focused attitude and commitment to quality service delivery.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

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 mail.

 

 

 

Job Title: Bespoke Processing Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

  • Technical implementation of new business solution projects to time, cost, scope and quality.
  • Technical implementation and support for Payattitude.
  • System integration requirements and solution analysis for new business initiatives.
  • Analyze new user/solution requirements to develop solutions that align with requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Full documentation and standardization of all processes.
  • Developing functional and technical requirements for projects.
  • Technical implementation of new business solutions to meet go-to-market timelines.
  • Transaction Testing with various banks.
  • Testing and validating the functionalities of products and services.
  • Implementation of key products that enhance and increase acceptability of Payattitude products.
  • Development of user and operations documentation of new solution projects & business analysis.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Payattitude Implementation and Support – Prepaid, Debit and Payattitude Digital.
  • Efficient and timely deployment of fixes / patches.
  • External and internal Customer satisfaction (based on Customer ratings).
  • Satisfactory Audit rating for new products and initiatives.
  • Project Implementation within schedule, cost and scope.

Job Requirements

Jobs
  • Education: OND in Engineering, Information Technology or Applied Sciences.
  • Experience: Understanding of the key technical concepts in I.T & Electronic Payments.
  • Candidate should possess ability to relate with clients to achieve business goals.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

  • Technical Knowledge in Information Technology.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Basic SQL.
  • Strong Issue Resolution Acumen.

Skill / Competencies:

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Deductive reasoning abilities and eye for details.
  • Project implementation skills.
  • Project Management.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using “Bespoke Processing Engineer” as the subject of the mail.

 

 

Job Title: HOD, Domestic Switching & Terminals Operations 

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

  • To lead and oversee the domestic switching and terminal operations of the company, ensuring seamless processing, routing, settlement, and reconciliation of all card, POS, and e-payment transactions across the fintech’s platforms.
  • The role ensures system reliability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service delivery within the local switching and payment terminal ecosystem.
  • The position plays a key role in maintaining high transaction success rates, minimal downtime, and full compliance with CBN, NIBSS, and card scheme standards, while driving innovation and process optimization across the value chain.

Duties and Responsibilities
(TBH) Operations:
Switching Operations Management:

  • Oversee end-to-end domestic transaction switching, routing, and authorization across multiple channels (POS, Web, Mobile, ATM, QR).
  • Ensure real-time monitoring, uptime management, and performance optimization of the switching platform.
  • Coordinate with technology, infrastructure, and network partners to maintain robust transaction throughput and reduce latency.
  • Manage integration and certification processes with banks, aggregators, and payment partners.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transaction reliability and customer experience.

Terminal (POS) Operations Oversight:

  • Supervise all aspects of POS and terminal lifecycle management — deployment, activation, monitoring, firmware updates, and maintenance.
  • Implement terminal performance metrics to track uptime, transaction success rates, and field efficiency.
  • Ensure effective coordination between terminal vendors, acquirers, and PTSA partners for smooth operations.
  • Drive merchant satisfaction through reliable terminal performance and quick resolution of technical or transactional issues.

Settlement, Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution:

  • Oversee daily settlement and reconciliation of all POS and card transactions with partner banks and processors.
  • Ensure accurate postings, error-free reconciliations, and prompt resolution of settlement discrepancies.
  • Supervise chargeback and dispute management in line with card scheme and regulatory timelines.
  • Work closely with Finance, Risk, and IT to ensure transparency and control over transaction settlements.

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Adherence:

  • Ensure strict compliance with CBN PTSP/PTSA regulations, NIBSS standards, and othern applicable industry requirements.
  • Maintain robust operational controls to mitigate fraud, data breaches, and transaction risks.
  • Address audit queries, coordinate compliance reviews, and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for CBN and NIBSS audits.

Technology & Process Innovation:

  • Collaborate with the Engineering/IT team to enhance the switching architecture, APIs, and transaction monitoring tools.
  • Champion process automation, system monitoring dashboards, and data-driven decisionmaking tools.
  • Participate in UAT, system releases, and new product deployments to ensure operational readiness.
  • Drive innovation that supports scalability, redundancy, and service resilience in switching infrastructure.

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Lead and mentor the Switching and Terminal Operations team, ensuring clarity of roles.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Transaction uptime and switching success rate.
  • Accuracy and timeliness of settlements and reconciliations.
  • Downtime frequency and recovery turnaround time (TTR).
  • Reduction in failed transactions, chargebacks, and exceptions.
  • Compliance audit scores and incident reduction.
  • Merchant and partner satisfaction ratings

Requirements
Education:

  • First Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Others:

  • Proven knowledge of payment system infrastructure, ISO 8583 standards, card scheme operations, and NIBSS interfaces.
  • Experience managing POS networks, switching engines, and API integrations.
  • Strong understanding of CBN and NIBSS regulations, settlement cycles, and transaction routing processes.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in payment operations, switching, or electronic banking, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a fintech or PSP environment.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2026.

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 mail.

Job Title: Head, Security Operations Center

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • 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

Duties & / 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 10 years 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
14th August, 2026.

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 mail.

 

Job Title: Head, IT Security

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

  • The Head of IT Security will be responsible for leading the organization’s efforts to protect its information technology infrastructure, applications, and data.
  • This role is crucial for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive IT security strategy that ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the company’s IT systems.
  • The Head of IT Security will also work to minimize risk and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and implement a robust IT security strategy aligned with the organization’s business goals and objectives.
  • Ensure the security of IT systems by monitoring evolving risks and establishing proactive defenses.
  • Lead, manage, and mentor the IT security team to build a high-performing department.

Risk Management:

  • Identify, assess, and manage IT security risks and threats to the organization’s systems and data.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Recommend, implement, and monitor risk mitigation strategies and plans.

Security Governance and Compliance:

  • Develop and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Oversee and manage security audits, assessments, and certifications as required.

Incident Response & Recovery:

  • Develop and manage a robust incident response plan to address and recover from IT security breaches or threats.
  • Coordinate response efforts in the event of a security breach, including forensic investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Ensure business continuity planning and disaster recovery procedures are in place and regularly tested.

Security Infrastructure Management:

  • Oversee the implementation and management of security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, encryption tools).
  • Manage vulnerability management processes, including patch management and system hardening.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure secure system architecture, network infrastructure, and application development processes.

Training & Awareness:

  • Lead initiatives to promote security awareness across the organization by providing training to staff on best practices for IT security.
  • Regularly conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to keep employees updated on emerging threats.

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Provide regular security status reports and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Present analysis on security incidents, metrics, and trends to inform decision-making.

Vendor Management:

  • Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and consultants related to IT security solutions.
  • Ensure third-party vendors comply with security standards and practices.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Incident Response Time
  • Security Incident Frequency
  • Compliance Audit Results
  • Vulnerability Remediation Time
  • Employee Security Training Completion Rate
  • Patch Management Compliance
  • Security Policy Adherence
  • Security Technology Effectiveness
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Security Awareness Engagement
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Test Results
  • Security Budget Utilization.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • Others: Familiarity with both on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure security.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 year experience managing a security team and leading strategic security initiatives an added advantage.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

  • Technical Knowledge & Expertise.
  • Legal & Regulatory Knowledge.
  • Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards.
  • Risk Management.
  • Security Architecture.
  • Data Privacy & Compliance.
  • Contract & Vendor Management.

Skill / Competencies:

  • Strategic & Leadership Skills.
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities.
  • Adaptability & Innovation.

Application Closing Date
26th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using “HEAD, IT SECURITY” as the subject of the mail.

 

 

 

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

  • The Analyst Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance, security, and availability of the organization’s database infrastructure.
  • The role ensures that databases supporting critical business applications operate efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime.
  • The incumbent will provide technical leadership, implement database best practices, support disaster recovery initiatives, and mentor junior database administrators.

Duties & Key Responsibilities
Database Administration:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database management systems.
  • Administer and support production, test, staging, and development database environments.
  • Monitor database health, capacity, and performance.
  • Ensure database availability and reliability across all environments.
  • Implement database standards, policies, and procedures.

Performance Monitoring And Optimization:

  • Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks.
  • Optimize queries, indexes, stored procedures, and database structures.
  • Perform database tuning to improve application performance.
  • Analyze system resource utilization and recommend improvements.
  • Generate database health and performance reports.
  • Track database growth and capacity trends.
  • Provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
  • Maintain comprehensive operational and technical documentation.

Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity:

  • Design and manage robust database backup strategies.
  • Perform regular backup validation and restoration testing.
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures.
  • Participate actively in business continuity and disaster recovery exercises.

Security And Compliance:

  • Implement database security controls and access management protocols.
  • Manage database users, roles, and privileges.
  • Conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

High Availability and Replication:

  • Configure and maintain database replication technologies.
  • Implement high – availability (HA) solutions and failover mechanisms.
  • Support database clustering and load balancing where applicable.
  • Monitor and maintain end – to – end database resiliency.

Incident and Problem Management:

  • Investigate and resolve database – related incidents.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues.
  • Provide second and third – level technical support.
  • Participate in major incident resolution activities.

Knowledge Transfer:

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Participate in technical reviews and project planning sessions.
  • Contribute to database architecture discussions.
  • Support knowledge – sharing initiatives within the IT team.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Uptime: Maintain greater than or equal to 99.9% database uptime and availability across all production environments.
  • Backups & Recovery: Achieve 100% successful completion of scheduled database backups and ensure recovery meets agreed RTO / RPO targets.
  • Query Performance: Maintain an average query response time of less than 2 seconds for critical business applications.
  • Incident Resolution: Resolve at least 90% of database incidents within agreed SLAs.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with database security standards, role – based access controls (RBAC), and audit requirements.
  • Patch Management: Apply 100% of critical database patches and security updates within the approved policy timeframe.
  • Capacity Thresholds: Maintain CPU, memory, and storage utilization below 80% thresholds through proactive monitoring and capacity planning.
  • Asset Management: Maintain an accurate, up – to – date inventory of all database instances, configurations, licenses, and related assets.
  • DR Testing: Successfully execute and validate scheduled disaster recovery and database restoration tests in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Project Delivery: Deliver database – related projects, enhancements, and change requests within approved scopes, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Documentation: Ensure 100% accuracy and currency of database documentation, including architecture diagrams, procedures, and operational runbooks.
  • Reporting: Provide monthly database health, performance, capacity, and security reports to management and relevant stakeholders within agreed timelines.

Job Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

  • Microsoft SQL Server Certifications.
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
  • PostgreSQL Certification.
  • MySQL Database Administrator Certification.

Key Competency Requirements:
Experience:

  • 3 – 6 years of hands – on database administration experience.
  • Proven experience managing mission – critical, enterprise database environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with database backup, recovery, replication, and high – availability solutions across MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications and large – scale databases.
  • Prior experience in financial services, banking, or heavily regulated industries is a distinct advantage.

Technical Skills:
Database Platforms:

  • Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Oracle Database.
  • PostgreSQL.
  • MySQL.

Operating Systems:

  • Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
  • Windows Server.

Monitoring & Management Tools:

  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager.
  • SolarWinds.
  • Redgate Tools.
  • Native Database Monitoring Solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Results – oriented.
  • Demonstrates high integrity.
  • Proactive and self – motivated.
  • Decisive problem solver.
  • Highly analytical.
  • Creative and innovative.

Core Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent problem – solving abilities.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using “Database Administrator” as the subject of the mail.

 

Job Title: Head, Bespoke Processing Operation

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

  • Responsible for the end-to-end leadership, design, and execution of customized transaction processing solutions within the organization.
  • Overseas complex, high-value, and non-standard financial transactions that fall outside automated or conventional processing frameworks.
  • Drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and deliver tailored solutions that support strategic clients, enterprise partnerships, and specialized financial products.
  • Technical implementation and support for Payattitude
  • System integration requirements and solution analysis for new business initiatives.
  • Implement new solutions using the concept of shred infrastructure services to minimize capital expenditure and optimize transaction cost for new business initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for bespoke processing operations in alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Establish scalable frameworks for handling customized and high-touch transactions across multiple payment channels.
  • Lead the design and implementation of operational models that support business growth, new product offerings, and enterprise clients.
  • Testing and validating the functionalities of products and services
  • Implementation of key products that enhance and increase acceptability of Payattitude products.
  • Development of user and operations documentation of new solution projects & business analysis.
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of bespoke transactions including initiation, validation, authorization, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Manage high-value corporate payments, bulk and batch processing, escrow arrangements, partner-specific integrations, and exception handling that requires manual intervention.
  • Serve as a key contact for high-value clients requiring customized solutions.
  • Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.
  • Collaborate with Technology and Product teams to implement API-driven solutions and process improvements.
  • Serve as a key contact for high-value clients requiring customized solutions.
  • Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all processed transactions.
  • Develop and maintain business continuity plans for bespoke operations.
  • Ensure minimal disruption to operations during system or process failures.

Staff Attraction, Motivation and Retention

  • Fill vacant roles within the department in a timely manner and provide opportunities for growth and development.
  • Provide training, mentorship, and up-skilling programs.
  • Recognize and reward individual and team achievements and contribution.
  • Encourage open communication and feedback.
  • Give employees autonomy and ownership of their work to motivate them.
  • Foster a positive work culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and creativity.

Job Requirements

  • Qualifications: First degree(s) in Engineering, Information Technology or Applied Sciences.
  • Others: Certification in RDMS Database, Project Management & Business Analysis would be an added advantage
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years post NYSC experience, in software support, usage or fintech operations. Understanding of the key technical concepts in I.T & Electronic Payments.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

  • Technical Knowledge in Information Technology.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Basic SQL
  • Strong Issue Resolution Acumen

Skill/Competencies:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Deductive reasoning abilities and eye for details
  • Project implementation skills
  • Project Management
  • Regularly engage direct reports to understand their needs and concerns.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using ‘Head, Bespoke Processing Operations” as the subject of the mail.

 

Job Title: Implementation Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

  • Analyze new user/solution requirements to develop solutions that align with requirements
  • Technical implementation of new business solution projects to time, cost, scope and quality
  • System integration requirements and solution analysis for new business initiatives.
  • Product backlog management, including documenting user stories and Functional requirements.
  • Provide technical support to merchants integrating the Payment gateway.
  • Managing the Ecommerce platforms, and Services including 3DS Server (Payment Gateway), EMVCo 3DS (Card authentication), Online marketplace platforms, and Verification (KYC) platforms.
  • Oversee the design, planning and implementation of Ecommerce related projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage merchant integration of the Payment Gateway.
  • Renewal of Certificates for web facing services
  • Respond to external and internal support within agreed SLA terms
  • Provision of second level support for Ecommerce Applications
  • Provision of second level support for failed transaction root cause analysis
  • Interface with Developers to scope implementation
  • Documentation of Product Requirement Document and Functional Requirements
  • Testing and deployment of fixes, and product features
  • Documentation of system incidence and issue resolution
  • Testing of APIs with Postman.

Job Requirements
Education:

  • First Degree (s) in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Sciences.

Others:

  • Strong Analytical skill, Business Analysis and project Management skills would be an added advantage.

Experience:

  • Understanding of the key technical concepts in I.T, Electronic Payments and Digital Services.
  • Programming knowledge and experience is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Software development, System Integration or Application Support role.

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

  • Requirement Analysis and documentation.
  • Payment Card concepts and techniques.
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Certificates and Keys
  • Product Management
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