Group Head, Payarena Vas & Verification

About the Role

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. As Group Head, Payarena VAS and Verification, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Verification and Value-Added Services business unit. You will be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, expanding product offerings, and achieving revenue growth through customer-centric solutions.

You will collaborate across functions, manage key stakeholders, and lead the team to deliver superior verification and VAS products that strengthen Payarena's competitive position in the fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Define and execute the business strategy for the VAS and Verification group
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and new opportunities for product development
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion
• Develop annual business plans, budgets, and performance goals

Product Development & Innovation

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of verification and VAS products
• Champion continuous innovation and integration of emerging technologies
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices

Operational Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Verification and VAS group
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (CBN, NCC, NIBSS, NDPC)
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Build partnerships with service providers, telcos, and third-party vendors

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between the business group and key internal and external stakeholders
• Represent Payarena in industry forums, partnerships, and regulatory engagements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and regulators

People & Performance Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the team
• Develop talent and foster a high-performance culture