Head of Recovery at Moniepoint Incorporated

Lead the debt recovery efforts at Moniepoint Incorporated in Lagos, a prominent global business payments and banking platform recognized as QED Investors’ first African investment. As Head of Recovery, you will craft and implement robust strategies to minimize credit losses and enhance the efficiency of the recovery unit through legal expertise and operational leadership. In this role, you will oversee the development and execution of recovery plans aimed at reducing non-performing loans and managing bad debt provisions. Your daily activities include acting as the lead legal strategist for debt recovery, coordinating with external stakeholders such as law enforcement and regulatory bodies, and optimizing the recovery team’s performance through clear KPIs and ongoing training. You will also design the organizational structure of the recovery division and lead recruitment to build a high-performing team. Ideal candidates bring at least seven years of experience in debt recovery and litigation within Nigeria, backed by a Bachelor of Law degree. You must demonstrate deep knowledge of Nigerian debt recovery laws, banking regulations, and have a strong network among legal and law enforcement professionals nationwide. Leadership experience managing recovery teams and handling non-performing loans across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones is essential. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills are expected. Lagos stands as Nigeria’s financial hub, making this role critical in safeguarding financial assets and supporting sustainable credit operations. Moniepoint’s position in the fintech space offers an exciting environment to influence debt recovery practices that impact thousands of businesses. The position offers competitive compensation, including salary, pension benefits, health insurance, and annual bonuses. Growth opportunities abound for leaders eager to expand their expertise in credit risk management and operational excellence within the financial sector. To excel, highlight your legal recovery achievements, quantify debt reduction results, and demonstrate your ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Emphasize your strategic approach to managing complex delinquency cases and your success working across Nigeria’s diverse regions. We encourage qualified professionals to apply for the Head of Recovery role at Moniepoint Incorporated and contribute to shaping a leading debt recovery framework. Applications are open with no specified closing date.