Head of Operations & Business Development, Nigeria
Introduction: Blockchain.com is a prominent software platform specializing in digital assets globally. With a robust production blockchain platform, our mission involves fostering an open and fair financial future through continuous software development.
Position Overview: An exceptional individual is sought to join our rapidly expanding team as Head of Operations & Business Development in Nigeria. This role reports directly to the General Manager of Africa and entails overseeing regulated operations and fostering strategic partnerships within Nigeria.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the company’s regulated operations per the Nigerian VASP regulatory framework, driving internal processes and product enhancements.
- Collaborate closely with the General Manager of Africa and global stakeholders to devise strategies for customer engagement and acquisition.
- Handle key-account customer relationships effectively.
- Cultivate business associations and facilitate integration ventures with banks and payment partners.
- Initiate strategic partnerships locally to expedite digital asset adoption and uphold Blockchain.com's established reputation.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance operational standards, guide the business landscape, and ensure day-to-day execution.
- Utilize customer insights to signal, develop, and execute initiatives aiming at revenue growth and increased market share.
- Support Blockchain.com marketing, community outreach, and operational endeavors in Nigeria.
- Actively contribute to new product and service development, steering product-market alignment.
- Engage with the digital asset industry and Nigerian business community to comprehend and address market requirements.
Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree.
- Display interest in digital asset and regulated financial industries.
- Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with keen attention to detail and follow-through.
- Bring a proven track record in Nigeria's market, particularly in leading regulated operations, business development, and account management.
- Demonstrate experience in team management and scalability.
- Show willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule coordinating with global partners.
- Exhibit excellent organizational skills and manage workloads efficiently, especially in communication.
- Highlight the ability to devise action plans through creative problem deconstruction.
Compensation & Perks:
- Be eligible for a bonus scheme tied to company and individual performance.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to play a defining role and nurture your career within a rapidly developing global tech company in an emerging sector.
- Benefit from an unlimited vacation policy, allowing time off as required.
- Receive Apple equipment provisioned by the company.
- Enjoy a hybrid role at our office in Nigeria.
- Embrace a flexible work from anywhere policy.
Disclaimer: Blockchain is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workspace and upholds equal opportunities. Discrimination or harassment concerning various characteristics such as race, religion, gender, or orientation is strictly prohibited. Diversity informs our hiring decisions, emphasizing qualifications, merit, and business requirements at the time of application.
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