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Head of Recovery

Moniepoint

Posted 3 months agoLagos, Nigeria

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Category

Banking & Finance

Job Description

Who we are Moniepoint is Africa's all-in-one financial ecosystem, empowering businesses and their customers with seamless payment, banking, credit, and management tools. In 2023, we processed $182 billion and are Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer. Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth. The Head of Recovery is a strategic leadership role responsible for architecting and executing Moniepoint’s debt recovery framework. As a qualified legal professional, you will ensure minimal credit losses by optimizing the recovery unit’s efficiency through a blend of rigorous legal strategy and operational excellence. In this capacity, you will develop and implement comprehensive recovery strategies, design the organizational structure of the recovery unit, and recruit high-caliber talent. Your deep legal expertise in debt litigation and asset recovery will be vital in navigating complex delinquency cases. You will leverage a data-driven approach to evaluate the efficacy of recovery tactics and personnel performance. What you’ll get to do Continuously provide training to the recovery network in alignment with established recovery strategies and industry best practices. Collabo Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) Minimum 7 years of experience in debt recovery/litigation in Nigeria Strong knowledge of debt recovery laws, banking regulations, and court procedures in Nigeria. At least 7 years of experience in credi
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Requirements

  • 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.
  • Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.
  • Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute recovery strategies to reduce non-performing loans and bad debt provisions
  • Design the recovery organisation and supervise the hiring process for recovery talent
  • Optimise the effectiveness of the recovery team by setting clear KPIs
  • Provide continuous training to the recovery network in alignment with industry best practices
  • Report on recovery performance and provide insights to senior management
  • Collaborate with credit, legal, risk, and finance departments to align recovery efforts
  • Develop and execute recovery strategies to reduce non-performing loans and bad debt provisions.
  • Act as the primary legal strategist for the recovery department, ensuring all actions comply with financial regulations and debt collection laws.
  • Manage high-level engagements with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and external counsel, to expedite the resolution of non-performing loans (NPLs).
  • Design the recovery organisation and supervise the hiring process for recovery talent
  • Optimise the effectiveness of the recovery team by setting clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Report on recovery performance and provide insights to senior management.
  • Act as primary legal strategist for the recovery department, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and debt collection laws
  • Manage high-level engagements with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and external counsel to resolve non-performing loans

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, pension, health insurance, and annual bonus
  • Learning and development-focused environment with regular internal technical talks
  • Inclusive culture where all voices are heard

How to Apply

Apply via Moniepoint's careers portal.