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Nigeria Country Head

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Hybrid (Abuja)Full-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Wahed is seeking an experienced Country Head to spearhead entry and lead growth of operations in Nigeria, with initial focus on project managing the launch and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a successful market entry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for Nigeria, with a key initial focus on successfully launching Wahed's operations in the country.
  • Drive growth by increasing market share, expanding our customer base in Nigeria, and identifying new revenue streams relevant to the Nigerian market.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Nigeria, including regulators, potential partners, and industry experts, to facilitate the launch and ongoing operations.
  • Oversee the launch of our products and features in Nigeria, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and localisation.
  • Analyse Nigerian market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and tailoring our offerings to the local context.
  • Manage a team of professionals as the Nigerian operations develop, providing leadership, guidance, and support to achieve business goals in the country.
  • Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Provide regular reports to the c-suite on the progress of the Nigeria launch and the performance of the country's operations, including key milestones, financial metrics, customer acquisition, and product usage.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 to 15 years of demonstrable experience in capital markets, banking, and/or investments, with a strong focus on achieving measurable results.
  • Demonstrable experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on fintech, investment management, or a related field, ideally with some exposure to or understanding of the Nigerian market.
  • Proven and verifiable track record of successfully launching and scaling operations in new markets, with direct experience in Nigeria being a significant advantage.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, execute, and drive multiple launch-related initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including those based in Nigeria.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving results, with an understanding of diverse team dynamics.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends relevant to the Nigerian market.
  • Understanding of local regulatory requirements and market dynamics in the Nigerian financial services industry is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of Shariah-compliant investing and Islamic finance is preferred, with an appreciation for its potential in the Nigerian context.
  • Experience working with and leading a diverse team of professionals.

Skills

Required:Strategic planningStakeholder relationship managementProject managementRegulatory complianceLeadership and team management
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Wahed

Halal investing made simple

Wahed is an digital Halal investing platform that’s making investing in line with your values more accessible, easy and affordable to everyone.

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