Project Manager in a Microfinance Bank - Westfield Consulting

About this role

A Project Manager role in a microfinance bank in Ikeja, Lagos, responsible for delivering bank-wide projects to grow revenue, improve operations, and support financial inclusion. The position involves regulatory projects, core banking integration, product rollouts, process improvement, vendor management, and end-to-end project leadership.

What you would do

• Drive regulatory compliance projects (AML/CFT upgrades, CBN/NDIC requirements).
• Manage core banking upgrades and integration with NIBSS, CBN, NIMC, BVN, credit bureaus and payment gateways.
• Define project scope, timelines and budget; develop charter, WBS, Gantt, and risk registers.
• Train staff, develop SOPs, and manage change communications; conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Lead product rollouts (micro-loans, group lending, POS/agent banking, savings, USSD, mobile app).
• Oversee end-to-end project management and vendor/contract management; ensure SLAs and value for money.

What they are asking for

• PMP certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum five years of experience, with at least 3 years managing projects in banking, fintech or financial services.
• MFB experience is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suites.
• First degree with minimum Second Class lower or HND with Upper Credit; knowledge of CBN microfinance guidelines and AML/CFT.

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