Head of Recovery

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

About the Role

• The Head of Recovery is a strategic leadership role responsible for architecting and executing Moniepoint’s debt recovery framework.
• As a qualified legal professional, you will ensure minimal credit losses by optimizing the recovery unit’s efficiency through a blend of rigorous legal strategy and operational excellence.
• In this capacity, you will develop and implement comprehensive recovery strategies, design the organizational structure of the recovery unit, and recruit high-caliber talent.
• Your deep legal expertise in debt litigation and asset recovery will be vital in navigating complex delinquency cases.
• You will leverage a data-driven approach to evaluate the efficacy of recovery tactics and personnel performance.

Responsibilities
What you’ll get to do:

• Develop and execute recovery strategies to reduce non-performing loans and bad debt provisions.
• Act as the primary legal strategist for the recovery department, ensuring all actions comply with financial regulations and debt collection laws.
• Manage high-level engagements with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and external counsel, to expedite the resolution of non-performing loans (NPLs).
• Design the recovery organization and supervise the hiring process for recovery talent
• Optimize the effectiveness of the recovery team by setting clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Continuously provide training to the recovery network in alignment with established recovery strategies and industry best practices.
• Report on recovery performance and provide insights to senior management.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as credit, legal, risk, and finance to align recovery efforts.

What we can offer you

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should use the application link or swipe the job to apply

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• An interview with one of our credit business leads
• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team. 

Note: Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.