Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Business Intelligence
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Objective
- The Head of the Business Intelligence Department will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of data-driven strategies to support key business decisions.
- This role involves overseeing data analytics, performance reporting, and insight generation to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency across the fintech organization.
- The individual will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, ensuring data quality, and aligning BI solutions with business goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the execution of the company’s business intelligence and analytics strategy.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data to provide strategic insights for decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver tailored BI solutions.
- Design and implement scalable reporting systems and dashboards that monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of data across all platforms and systems.
- Leverage data science and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and business opportunities.
- Guide data governance initiatives to ensure proper data management and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Present data insights and strategic recommendations to executive management and relevant stakeholders.
- Manage and mentor a team of data analysts and BI professionals to build organizational capability in analytics.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and fintech.
- Lead projects aimed at improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and revenue optimization through data insights.
Requirements
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a similar discipline is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the fintech industry, products, and digital financial services.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven track record of using data to drive strategic decisions in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
- Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics tools.
- Expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Experience implementing advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms.
- Strong understanding of database management, data governance, and compliance in a fintech environment.
Certifications:
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
- Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
- High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence senior stakeholders.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.