Country Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• Oversee VALR’s market entry and operational activities in Nigeria in accordance with the group strategy.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards while fostering relationships with the Central Bank of Nigeria and other regulatory bodies.

• Recruit and lead a local team in Nigeria.

• Formulate and implement a regional growth strategy focused on user acquisition, strategic alliances, and product adaptation.

• Oversee Nigeria’s profit and loss, budgeting, and financial results.

• Establish and nurture partnerships with banks, payment processors, fintech companies, and local institutions.

• Act as the representative of VALR with regulators, partners, media, and industry stakeholders, including participation in industry events.

• Collaborate with global teams across Compliance, Product, Legal, and Marketing departments.

• Track market trends in Nigeria, competitor movements, and regulatory changes to identify potential risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership position.

• In-depth understanding of the Nigerian financial and regulatory landscape, including payments, AML/KYC, and applicable Central Bank of Nigeria regulations.

• Demonstrated experience managing Profit and Loss and driving commercial expansion within a regulated environment.

• Established connections with regulators, banks, payment providers, and essential ecosystem partners in Nigeria.

• Proven track record in building teams and operational frameworks from the ground up, with the capability to establish and expand local operations.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, or a similar field; a postgraduate qualification is an asset.

• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

• Ability to communicate in relevant local languages is a plus.

• A demonstrated commitment to VALR’s values of humility, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Permanent residency in Nigeria is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Dynamic work environment with access to cutting-edge blockchain technologies and tools.

• Flexibility to work from anywhere with reliable internet connectivity.

• Annual allowance for professional development.

• Regularly scheduled company training sessions.

• Competitive salary package.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Preferential Tier 5 trading fees with no monthly trading volume requirements.

• Initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Statutory leave as mandated by individual countries.

• Flexible leave arrangements.

• Complimentary lunch when working from the Johannesburg Head Office.

• Opportunities for social events outside of work.

• Global collaboration and exposure with colleagues worldwide.

• Regular recognition of employee achievements.

• Company retreats that blend professional development with team bonding.

• Provision of a Mac laptop.

• Discretionary budget for home-office equipment, with the option to retain the equipment after three years (terms and conditions apply).