Head, Card Processing & Switching

Company Description  

UP otherwise known as Unified Payments is a group of companies with services including Financial Technology, Banking, Payment Scheme, Value Added Services, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Guided by our PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Dependability, and Execution, the UP Group comprises: (i) UP which is Nigeria's premier financial technology service provider (ii) Hope PSBank which is Nigeria's premier payment service bank (iii) Payattitude which is a digital-first payment scheme (iv) UP Digital which is a telecom value added service provider; and (v) TM30 which is a software solutions provider.  

Some of the solutions we offer include Processing, Switching, Payment Terminal Services, Settlement services, Merchant Services, Value Added Services, Verification Services, and Agency Banking. For more information, visit https://www.up-ng.com/.  

Job Objectives 

The core objective of this role is to lead and oversee the card processing & switching and terminal operations of the company. To increase transaction processing efficiency and avoid unplanned downtime, the position requires the individual to respond to external and internal support calls. Additionally, this role ensures transaction processing monitoring and the timely escalation of critical issues.  

Job Requirements   

• First Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred) 
• Proven knowledge of payment system infrastructure, ISO 8583 standards, card scheme operations, and NIBSS interfaces.  
• Experience managing POS networks, switching engines, and API integrations. 
• Strong understanding of CBN and NIBSS regulations, settlement cycles, and transaction routing processes. 
• Minimum of 9 years post NYSC experience in payment operations, switching, or electronic banking, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a fintech or PSP environment. 

Key Competency Requirements 

• Transaction uptime and switching success rate. 
• Accuracy and timeliness of settlements and reconciliations.  
• Downtime frequency and recovery turnaround time (TTR).  
• Reduction in failed transactions, chargebacks, and exceptions. 

Method of Application   

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment@up-ng.com 

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