The Opportunity: Reporting to the Country Director, the Finance Lead has a primary focus on broadening access to financial services and providing strategic guidance for our country’s programs. S/he will play a central role in shaping and implementing strategies that empower underserved communities, improve access to financial services, and enhance economic opportunities in these vital sectors across Nigeria.
Ways You Can Contribute:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive financial inclusion and access to finance strategy that aligns with the Mastercard Foundation’s mission and values. This strategy will focus on expanding access to financial services for underserved populations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, partners, regulators, and governmental agencies to drive sustainable and impactful financial inclusion and access to finance initiatives.
- Lead the creation of a long-term vision for financial inclusion and access to finance in Nigeria, with special attention to the agriculture, creative, and digital sectors, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s objectives.
- Design, lead, and oversee access to finance initiatives that enhance the availability and affordability of financial services for underserved communities.
Qualification & Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in financial services, Impact Investing, inclusive and blended finance, microfinance, fintech, or related fields.
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field (Ph.D. is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian financial landscape, regulatory environment, and the entrepreneurship, agriculture, creative, and digital sectors.
- Proven track record in designing, implementing, and enabling successful financial inclusion strategies and initiatives, with expertise in providing advisory for sector programs.
- Demonstrated experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and coalition building.
- Experience working with international development organizations, such as the World Bank, USAID, CGAP, and DFIs, is a valuable advantage.
