Service Center Operations Manager
Lagos, Nigeria·Posted 9mo ago
fintech
<p></p> <h3><strong>About Moniepoint</strong></h3> <p>Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month. As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions and process over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.</p> <p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a strategic Service Centre Manager to oversee the performance and operations of a designated group of Service Centres.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Multi-Site Operational Oversight & Strategy</strong><br>Network Standardization: Ensure all branches in the region adhere to the "Experience Center" operating model, maintaining consistency in aesthetics, service speed, and brand representation.<br>Process Optimization: Continuously review operational workflows across branches to remove bottlenecks. Implement "Lean" methodologies to reduce wait times and improve staff utility.<br>Compliance & Risk: Conduct regular operational audits across the region to ensure strict adherence to CBN regulations, cash handling limits, and internal controls.<br>Brand standards and Operational SOP adherence frameworks</li> <li><strong>P&L Management & Financial Performance</strong><br>Profitability Ownership: Take full ownership of the Regional P&L. Monitor branch-level revenues against Operating Expenses (OpEx) to maximize Net Operating Income (NOI).<br>Cost Control: Manage administrative budgets across the cluster, optimizing spend on facilities, security, cash-in-transit (CIT), and utilities without compromising the customer experience.<br>Growth Support: Collaborate with sales leadership to identify underperforming locations and deploy operational interventions to boost transaction volume and account opening.</li> <li><strong>Data Analytics & Reporting</strong><br>Performance Dashboards: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly operational data (wait times, footfall, transaction success rates, cross-sell ratios).<br>Insight-Led Action: Use data to predict staffing needs (capacity planning) and identify trends.<br>Reporting: Present consolidated regional performance reports to Executive Leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and P&L variances.</li> <li><strong>Product Adoption & Customer Experience</strong><br>Feedback Loop: Act as the primary funnel for product feedback. Gather insights from branch staff and customers regarding Moniepoint’s apps/terminals and relay them to HQ Product Managers.<br>CX Standardization: Monitor Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) across the region. intervene immediately in branches showing a decline in service quality.<br>Tech Enablement: Ensure branch staff are effectively migrating customers to digital channels (Self-service adoption), reducing the cost-to-serve per customer.</li> <li><strong>Administration & Talent Management</strong><br>Leadership Development: Mentor individual Branch Managers. create succession plans and identify high-potential talent within the region.<br>Resource Allocation: Dynamically move staff or resources between branches based on volume spikes or leave requirements.<br>Facility Governance: oversee facility contracts and vendor performance (security, cleaning, maintenance) for the entire region to ensure economies of scale and quality.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education & Experience</strong><br>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Operations Management. (MBA or professional certification like PMP/Six Sigma is strongly desired).<br>Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in Banking Operations, with at least 3 years managing multiple branches/sites (Area Manager or Cluster Manager level).<br>Industry Background: Experience in a Bank Outfit is mandatory for operational rigor, but exposure to Retail/FMCG or Fintech operations is a strong plus.</li> <li><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong><br>Financial Acumen: Strong ability to read, analyze, and manage P&L statements, budgets, and variance reports.<br>Data Literacy: Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau). Ability to interpret complex data sets to drive decision-making.<br>Strategic Thinking: Ability to move beyond day-to-day issues to planning quarterly and annual operational strategies.<br>Change Management: Experience leading teams through technological changes or process re-engineering.</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Regional P&L:</strong> Achievement of revenue targets vs. OpEx budget.</li> <li><strong>Operational Efficiency:</strong> Reduction in average customer wait times and error rates across the cluster.</li> <li><strong>Digital Migration:</strong> % of branch customers successfully converted to self-service/digital channels.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://moniepoint.com/culture">Culture</a>: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.</li> <li>Learning: We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.</li> <li>Compensation: You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to expect in the hiring process:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A preliminary phone call with the Recruiter</li> <li>An interview with the hiring team</li> <li>An interview with the Hiring Manager</li> </ul> <p>Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.</p>