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Manager – Financial Services, Information Technology at MTN Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager – Financial Services, Information Technology

Job Identification: 1051
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos State
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Job Schedule: Full-time
Reports To: Senior Manager, Charging VAS and Financial Services
Division: Information Technology

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Description

Carry out research to determine the structure (architecture) of proposed systems and provide insight into new and enhanced technologies to increase efficiency and reduce costs for MTNN.
Define standards and guidelines for payment platforms, financial applications, VTUs, & eCommerce, etc
Collaborates with the other Architects and the external focus team to ensure data definitions, mappings, and changes are properly coordinated
Develop the long-term e-commerce and financial services strategic plans and implement them in the e-commerce architecture
Develop standards and guidelines for technical design based on various business goals
Undertake the development, maintenance, and governance of the e-commerce and financial services architecture
Recommend necessary changes in the existing e-commerce application and work for its efficient functioning, revenue generation, and cost savings
Ensure that eCommerce and financial services implementations are completed according to the architecture designed
Define enterprise-level systems architecture and direct the design and approach to deployment.
Design scalable applications architecture based on trend analysis of current usage and forecast and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.
Create, maintain, disseminate & validate application development guidelines & standards for all artifacts will facilitate the oversight, standardization, and future direction of all application development.
Design the architectural landscape to accomplish cross-system objectives and advantageous trade-offs across the ecosystem
Ensure the alignment of Enterprise Architecture with the business strategy throughout the cycle of innovation, planning and delivery
Chart roadmap of Technology Infrastructure, Evolution, Emerging Technologies & trends.
Evaluate developments in architecture in the local and international business environment and recommend value-adding improvements to MTNN’s application architecture roadmaps.
Develop a high-level view of current and future state business and solution architecture for E-Commerce Systems that is well-connected with business strategy.
Work with other team members to develop a comprehensive view of all aspects of the E-Commerce system architecture
Develop and demonstrate subject matter expertise in various areas such as E-Commerce Systems, Cloud Computing, and Systems Integration
Provide a leadership role by participating in Architecture Review conversations to help guide the development of eCommerce systems solutions that are strategically aligned to the overall architecture vision
Engage with other functional units and actively participate in IS projects.
Assist in validating the design with the stakeholders to ensure that the design satisfies the requirements.
Collaborates with the other Architects and the external focus team to ensure that all data definitions, mappings, and changes are properly coordinated with business portals.
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Education

First Degree in Electrical / Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
Fluent in English.
Possession of a Post-graduate Degree in related IT and Financial field will be an advantage.

Experience:
6 – 13 years’ experience, which includes:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Services & eCommerce. environment, with experience in supervising/managing others.
Experience working in a medium to large organization.
Enterprise Architecture (Business, Applications) experience.
Experience integrating applications and technology in a complex environment.
Good working knowledge of EA frameworks, NGOSS, eTOM, and TOGAF, including development and ensuring adherence to architecture principles and standards
In-depth experience in Architecture governance and standards, Business Capability.
Good working knowledge of NPV, IRR, ROI, and TCO.
A year in Enterprise Architecture (Business, Applications).
eCommerce systems/platforms implementation – ATG, Endeca, WebSphere Commerce, etc.
Exposure to formal requirements and design processes.
Experience with SOAP / REST web services, knowledge of SQL.
Experience with mobile integration to back-end systems via web-services & APIs
Solid understanding of service-oriented and microservices architectural principles.
Knowledge of eTOM, TOGAF, Payment systems such as Payment Gateway, Virtual Top Up, Enterprise Resource Planning, Mobile financial, Payment Aggregators, CRM, Voucher, web applications, eCommerce platforms, Portals, e.t.c.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

FAQs

1. What does a Manager – Financial Services, Information Technology at MTN Nigeria do?

The role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and support of IT systems that power financial services such as mobile money, digital payments, and fintech solutions within MTN Nigeria. The manager ensures system reliability, security, scalability, and compliance with financial regulations.

2. What qualifications are required for this position?

Typically, candidates need a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or certifications in fintech, IT management, or financial systems are an added advantage. Strong experience in software development, financial systems, and telecom environments is usually required.

3. What skills are important for success in this role?

Key skills include:

IT systems architecture and integration
Financial technology (FinTech) solutions management
Cybersecurity and risk management
Project and team management
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience with mobile money platforms and digital banking systems is highly valuable.

4. What career growth opportunities are available in this role?

A Manager in this role can progress to senior leadership positions such as Head of Financial Services Technology, IT Director, or Chief Technology Officer (CTO). There are also opportunities to transition into broader fintech strategy or regional technology leadership roles within MTN Nigeria or its wider operations.