CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT NIGERIA’S PREMIER DIGITAL-FIRST BANK - PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PWC) NIGERIA- LAGOS

About Company:

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We're one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of strategic growth and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the organisation’s mission to deliver on its accessibility, affordability, availability, and awareness mandate, positioning the bank as Africa’s leading provider of inclusive digital payment solutions.
• Spearhead the development and deployment of transformative digital banking technologies, including the organisation’s patented phone-number-based payment system, to deepen financial inclusion and expand market reach.
• Lead commercial strategies that grow the mobile money ecosystem, enhance customer acquisition, and scale agent and subscriber networks across Nigeria.
• Build and nurture high-impact relationships with regulators (e.g., CBN), fintechs, telcos, and community agents to accelerate adoption and influence sector-wide innovation.
• Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks that support sustainable growth, profitability, and regulatory alignment.
• Lead the expansion of distribution infrastructure and marketing strategies to grow the bank’s digital and fintech footprint, especially in underserved and remote communities.
• Inspire and enable the executive team to deliver on strategic priorities with excellence, accountability, and a culture of innovation.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance stakeholder experience, build resilience, and position the bank for long-term success.

Requirements:

• A degree in a finance/business related discipline from a reputable institution.
• An MBA or Masters’ degree in any finance/business related discipline is an added advantage.
• Professional certification or membership of reputable Institutions (e.g., CIBN, IoD).
• Proven C-suite leadership and significant experience in financial technology and banking.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and change leadership abilities
• Passion for innovation, market development, and business expansion.
• Highly adaptive leadership attributes.

Why Join?
The opportunity to join this institution is both compelling and inspiring, offering a unique platform to:

• Lead a digital-first bank that is transforming financial access for millions of Nigerians, especially the unbanked, through innovative mobile-based banking solutions.
• Shape the future of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem by leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a unique phone-number-based payment model.
• Collaborate with regulators, FinTechs, and community agents to deliver sustainable growth while enjoying the freedom to chart bold, visionary strategies in a high-impact leadership role.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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