Regional Sales Manager (Fintech) at OPay

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Job Title: Regional Sales Manager (Fintech)

Locations: Port Harcourt - Rivers, Cross River and Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fintech

Job Summary

The Regional Manager will be responsible for overseeing OPay’s business operations across the South South region, with Port Harcourt as the base location.
This role requires strong leadership capability to manage and coordinate a large workforce of over 500 employees, drive business growth, ensure operational excellence, and strengthen OPay’s presence in the fintech ecosystem.
The ideal candidate must have proven experience in fintech, payments, or financial services and demonstrate the ability to lead large, multi-functional teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all regional operations within the South South region.
Manage, mentor, and coordinate a workforce of 500+ staff, including sales, operations, and support teams.
Drive regional business growth by executing OPay’s sales, distribution, and market expansion strategies.
Collaborate closely with Head Office and cross-functional teams to align regional execution with corporate goals.
Identify market opportunities, assess risks, and implement strategies to strengthen OPay’s competitive position.
Ensure high standards of customer experience, service delivery, and brand representation across the region.
Prepare and present regular performance reports, forecasts, and strategic updates to senior management.
Ensure effective agent and merchant acquisition, onboarding, and performance management.
Monitor regional performance metrics, set targets, and ensure consistent achievement of KPIs.
Oversee operational compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in fintech, payments, banking, or financial services, with at least 4–5 years in a senior management or regional leadership role.
Excellent leadership, people management, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Proven experience managing large teams of 500+ employees across multiple locations.
Strong understanding of fintech operations, digital payments, agency banking, and merchant networks.
Willingness to travel extensively within the South South region.

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