Job Vacancies @ Kuda Bank – 6 Positions (Nigeria)
Kuda is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Head of Marketing
2.) Head of Cards
3.) Communications Specialist
4.) Lead, Support & Service Management
5.) Web (React) Engineer
6.) Product Owner - Remittances
Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.
To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.
See job details and how to apply below.
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1.) Head of Marketing
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Department: Marketing
Role Overview
- We are looking for a results-driven Head of Marketing, and helps take things to another level! You will spearhead the marketing team, revise and execute the marketing strategy as you see fit.
- This will include mentoring and developing the existing team, as well as building out the team as we continue to scale.
- The successful candidate can certainly make the role their own, have a visible impact and reap both the professional and personal rewards that come with joining a rapidly growing scale up.
- Designing Go-to-market strategies for new solutions, market areas and geographies
- Cover the full marketing mix from the strategic – business drivers, positioning, solution messaging and value propositions, through to tactical operations – content, campaigns, demand generation, events and PR.
- Working in partnership with the Head of Growth, the Head of Communications, Compliance and the Product team, this will be a great chance to collaborate and get involved to help build something special and potentially legendary.
Responsibilities
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- Marketing strategy and planning: design marketing strategy and operational plan for Kuda and each relevant product across all relevant channels based on deep understanding of the business, product, and relevant marketing strategies
- Execution of marketing plan: own the execution of all marketing activities, including adjusting the plan as required, hands-on execution and working with internal and external teams
- Content marketing and social media: work with various teams to produce high-quality content and distribute it effectively across all relevant channels
- Targeted campaigns: Work closely with other stakeholders (internal and external) to design and execute effective events and campaigns for high-quality lead generation
- Conferences and events: organize targeted events for existing and potential counter parties
- Oversee the ongoing development of our key digital marketing assets
- PR and media: Work with the Head of Communications to develop a communication plan and relationships with media, support the team in getting speaker invitations, targeted media coverage, etc
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- Evolving and optimising our activities based on the learnings to facilitate better results and outcomes in future projects and campaigns
- Reporting & analytics: Work with the Data department and other relevant stakeholders to build a fact-base to be able to monitor and report results of all activities and make commercially sound recommendations
- Supporting ad-hoc internal and external projects
- Exposure to senior executives and knowledge experts
- We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills who can interface directly with internal and external stakeholders in order to support, administer and enhance the systems and processes accordingly, and deliver successful results and campaigns that are memorable and positively directly impact the bottom line.
Ideal candidate has
- Previous marketing leadership experience in a challenger/disruptive fintech company and/or financial services (desirable but not mandatory)
- Strong in both digital and off-line marketing: paid search, social media marketing, building brand online, press releases, radio spots, prints, and all marketing channels
- Highly analytical, data-driven - a must and a top priority: unit economics, A/B testing, cohort analysis
- Good understanding and a great interest in personal finance, challenger financial products and new entrants in the market, and the fintech space
- Proven experience with marketing mobile apps is an advantage
- A creative approach to marketing and a "growth-hacking" philosophy would be a strong advantage
- Strong experience with content creation, and content marketing
- Ability and willingness to be fully hands-on, but with the added responsibility of managing a team
- Proven experience in successfully managing and launching new innovative products
- Proven experience in leading, motivating and managing a team to deliver to deadlines - doesn't matter if it’s 2 or 10+ reports, but must be happy with the building and leading of a small but growing team
- Strong analytical capabilities with finance, data and statistics, the ability to evaluate and interpret complex marketing data.
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Benefits
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Bespoke training options
- Exposure to senior executives and knowledge experts.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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2.) Head of Cards
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Department: Product
Role Overview
- We are looking for a proactive and delivery-focused Head of Cards to take ownership of our Card Services and deliverable.
- This role will be a critical operational link between internal stakeholders, card schemes (VISA, Mastercard) and our customers to ensure the smooth delivery of Kuda’s card issuing programmes. Reporting to the Group CTO, this role will also work closely with Product, Growth, Marketing and Project Management.
- We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills who can interface directly with internal and external stakeholders in order to support, administer and enhance the systems and processes accordingly.
- The ideal candidate will be the subject matter expert for operational knowledge relating to card-issuing programmes, launching across the different markets.
- You will provide hands-on support to internal stakeholders across Product, Business Development, Growth, Marketing, Project Management and Compliance to ensure a smooth launch of card programmes to our customers at different locations.
- This role will work closely with Visa and Mastercard Account Managers / Implementation Managers to ensure that necessary approvals are obtained, prepare "PIF" and "TPA" forms for submissions (if required), and constantly engage with card schemes to negotiate card fulfilment and card design requirements.
- You will also offer critical support to the Group CTO on matters pertaining to Card Operations, updating on the status and progress of issuing projects.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- A proven leader with experience in successfully managing, motivating and inspiring a team of diverse people ranging from Gen X, Millennials to Gen Zs.
- A proven track record of successful delivery of card issuing programmes
- Hands-on experience of working with card scheme providers (Visa, Mastercard)
- A deep understanding of card issuing product offerings
- A delivery focussed team player who can offer high levels of support to internal and external stakeholders, and provide excellent customer service to our customers
- Maintain the card Programmes activities and deploy strategic initiatives
- Maintain existing external Issuing Programmes and Clients’ relationships
- Responsible for the Cards and Issuing P&L and growth initiatives
- Coordinate daily operations with relevant stakeholders
- Manage external partners relationship (schemes, issuers, processors, manufacturers)
- Ensure Programme compliance with local regulators and schemes
- Creating/leading the reporting procedures
- Determining and describing the need for improvements; communicating them internally and externally (with the respective providers)
- Help with launching new Programmes, extend to new geographies where opportunities are in line with industry trends
- Preparing reports and recommendations for improvement of UX and increasing our revenues
- Follow up on our metrics and KPIs on a daily basis
- Support Finance with: Invoices validation, forecast, budget, purchase orders
- Support Marketing roadmap and campaigns activities
- Supporting ad-hoc projects.
Requirements and Experience
- Business, IT or Analytical Degree
- Previous experience in a challenger/disruptive FinTech and/or Financial Services (desirable but not mandatory)
- Strong knowledge and background within the online payments industry with a focus on the prepaid cards and issuing sectors
- Advanced level of communication, negotiation, and the ability to influence and motivate at all levels
- Proven experience in successfully managing and launching new innovative products
- Proven experience in leading, motivating and managing a team to deliver to deadlines.
- A good technical and project management understanding of how complex products are developed
- Strong analytical capabilities with finance, data and statistics, the ability to evaluate and interpret complex data
- 5 years of experience in working as a card Programme manager, project manager, business analyst, product manager, or similar roles
- Experience with internal & external partners management
- Experience in leading projects and operations management
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (must love interacting with people and working collaboratively)
- Passionate about cards
- Basic understanding of Data Protection regulations as it pertains to the role
- Good analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Detail-oriented and self-starter with strong written and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate and proficient in standard office applications Word, Excel and Outlook
- Well organised with effective time and activity management skills
- Proactive with great organisation and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
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Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Bespoke training options
- Exposure to senior executives and knowledge experts.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
3.) Communications Specialist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Marketing
Job Description
- We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist to manage our external and internal communications.
- You will promote a positive public image and control the dissemination of information on our company’s behalf. Phenomenal communication and copywriting skills make a strong communications specialist.
- Experience in corporate communications and project management are important qualities too. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike.
Responsibilities
- Develop effective corporate communication strategies
- Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
- Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website
- Organise initiatives and plan press conferences
- Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
- Foster relationships with advocates and key persons
- Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles
- Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors
- Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership.
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Requirements
- 5+ years experience in corporate communications (essential)
- Strong exposure to copywriting and editing
- Solid understanding of project management principles
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Outstanding organisational and planning abilities
- Proficient command of English.
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
Become a part of one of the trailblazers in the challenger banking arena by joining the exciting and ambitious team at Kuda Bank as we work to become the neobank for ‘every African on the planet’.
- An exciting and flexible work environment
- Competitive pay
- Smart and kind coworkers
- Full pension contribution
- Reliable health insurance.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
4.) Lead, Support & Service Management
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Department: Tech
Reporting to: Head of Technology Operations
Role Overview
- We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated Lead, Support & Service Manager to lead 3-4 teams and ensure the maintenance and day-to-day running of the Kuda Technology IT estate.
- We are seeking someone that will be a keen problem-solver who is able to delegate tasks and make difficult decisions. Ideal candidates should have a growth mindset, superb interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- You will advise and be encouraged to make recommendations for improvements to existing processes and platforms, being proactive and intuitive to the requirements of the teams.
Roles & Responsibilities
- As the Lead, you will be responsible for 3-4 teams which are IS Admin, Tech Support and Service Monitoring with oversight from the Head of Technology Operations.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyzing existing IT systems and providing improved solutions
- Establishing the resources required for projects and presenting findings to upper management
- Collaborating with technical staff to create strategic plans to deliver services
- Analyzing clients’ issues and developing plans to mitigate them
- Scheduling upgrades and replacements of software and hardware
- Overseeing the acquisition of new technology
- Hiring and training new staff
- Keeping abreast of developments in the technological and management sectors
- Delivering in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering or a similar field
- MBA is advantageous
- Previous experience in FinTech and/or Financial Services (desirable but not mandatory)
- Microsoft, Linux, or Cisco CCNA Certification is preferred.
- At least 3 years experience in project management or as a technical analyst
- Superb analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
- The ability to make important decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Understanding of GDPR as it pertains to the role
- Good analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Well organised with effective time and activity management skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to continuously learn new things
- Goal orientated, able to meet and exceed goals
- Proactive with great organisation and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
Benefits
- Become a part of one of the trailblazers in the challenger banking arena by joining the exciting and ambitious team at Kuda as we work to become the neobank for ‘every African on the planet’.
- An exciting and flexible work environment
- Competitive pay
- Smart and kind coworkers
- Full pension contribution
- Reliable health insurance
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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5.) Web (React) Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Department: TechReporting to: Head, Technology Operations
Job Description
- We are in search of a QA Engineer to help us grow into a company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances. We are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.
- Web Engineers are responsible for ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements, optimizing web applications for maximum efficiency and maintaining brand consistency across all web pages, among other duties.
- Web Engineers are required to work in teams alongside Backend Engineers, Product Managers and UX Designers to ensure all elements of web application creations are consistent. This requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Write code to implement visual elements into various web applications
- Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
- Maintain web applications and implement any necessary additions or enhancements
- Identify and troubleshoot various web application issues and coding problems
- Collaborate with members of the team, including designers and back-end engineers, to consistently improve functionality and user-friendliness of web applications.
Requirements
- A keen interest in UX and understanding of key design principle
- Proper understanding of React.js and its core principles
- Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Redux and Context API) and building reusable components for future use
- Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
- Proficient understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
- Good understanding of SEO principles including web analytics and ensuring that application will adhere to them
- Write functional requirement documents and specifications.
- Willingness to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Smart and kind coworkers
- Full pension contribution
- Reliable health insurance.
Benefits
Become a part of one of the trailblazers in the challenger banking arena by joining the exciting and ambitious team at Kuda Bank as we work to become the neobank for ‘every African on the planet’.
- An exciting and flexible work environment
- Competitive pay
- Smart and kind coworkers
- Full pension contribution
- Reliable health insurance
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Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
6.) Product Owner - Remittances
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Department: Product
Role Overview & Purpose
- In this role, you will direct product development and ensure high return on investment (ROI.) You’ll translate ideas into strategy and features, and follow product development from start to finish.
- In addition to this, you will be required to prioritize and assess work for our technical team, this will include gathering feature requests as well as scheduling releases and coordinating sprints.
- To succeed in this role, you should be a perceptive and creative leader and a reliable problem-solver who is able to identify user needs and work with cross-functional teams to manage product releases.
- Ultimately, you’ll help us roll-out products that deliver our company’s vision.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement product strategies consistent with company vision
- Collect and analyze feedback from customers, stakeholders and other teams to shape requirements, features and end products
- Work with senior management to create product plans and roadmaps
- Lead product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams
- Produce and review product requirements documents (PRD)
- Ensure products and releases are launched correctly and on schedule
- Make creative recommendations to expand product base and vision
- Suggest ways to track product use and impact on end users
- Incorporate feature requests into product roadmap
- Groom and prioritize backlog
- Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria
- Set sprint goals
- Write acceptance tests
- Plan releases and upgrades
- Determine, Project and Analyse commercial viability of the product.
- Continuous improvement in the product to ensure adoption by new users and increase the stickiness of the product.
- Follow progress of work and address production issues during sprints
- Analyze preferences and requests of end users
- Refine our agile methodology based on results and client feedback
- Keep track of industry trends.
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Skills & Qualifications
- B.Sc / B.A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role specifically on Remittances based products?
- Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product lifecycle
- Background in software development and program management is preferred
- Familiarity with Agile framework
- Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills to ensure you are able to work with cross functional teams to achieve results.
- Strong problem-solving aptitude
- Creative thinking skills
- Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies is a plus.
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
Become a part of one of the trailblazers in the challenger banking arena by joining the exciting and ambitious team at Kuda Bank as we work to become the neobank for ‘every African on the planet’.
- An exciting and flexible work environment
- Competitive pay
- Smart and kind coworkers
- Full pension contribution
- Reliable health insurance.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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