Senior Business Analyst – Operations at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank


Fairmoney Microfinance Bank

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst – Operations

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Role Overview

  • The Senior Business Analyst – Operations will be responsible for conducting analysis across Supply Chain, Retention, and Onboarding teams under the operations umbrella. 
  • This role plays a key part in optimizing processes, identifying inefficiencies, implementing controls, and supporting strategic decision-making. 
  • The Senior Business Analyst will report directly to the Operations Director.

Key Duties
Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Analyze key metrics across Supply Chain, Retention, and Onboarding functions to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Present data-driven insights to senior management to support strategic decisions.

Process Optimization & Efficiency:

  • Identify inefficiencies in logistics, retention, and onboarding processes and propose improvements.
  • Support leadership in implementing automation and streamlined workflows.
  • Work closely with teams to ensure operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Implement controls and standardized processes to ensure consistency and monitoring.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with logistics, customer success, and finance teams to execute operational initiatives.
  • Act as a liaison between departments, ensuring alignment on key projects.

Strategic Planning & Decision Support:

  • Assist in developing operational strategies to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Provide data-backed recommendations to enhance decision-making.
  • Support business growth initiatives by leveraging operational insights.

Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations analysis, data analytics, or business strategy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL (mandatory).
  • Experience with Tableau as the primary BI tool.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract insights from large datasets.
  • Strong communication skills to present complex data clearly.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Training & Development
  • Remote work
  • Paid Time Off.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Process

  • A screening call with a member of the recruitment team for 30 minutes.
  • Assessment / Case Study
  • Technical interview with the hiring manager for 30 to 60 minutes.