Special Projects Associate

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Special Projects
Associate to support the Head of Special Projects in driving high-impact
initiatives across fintech, financial services, and innovation domains like
crypto and blockchain. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the
intersection of strategy, operations, finance, and technology—contributing
directly to growth, expansion, and digital transformation efforts.

• Project Coordination & Execution – Support
  planning, tracking, and execution of special initiatives, ensuring alignment
  with strategic priorities and timely delivery of milestones.
  
• Data Analysis & Reporting – Prepare
  high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external
  stakeholders using Excel and data visualization tools.
  
• Business Case Development – assist in building
  financial models and conduct financial statement analysis to assess business
  viability and inform decision-making.
  
• Market Research – Perform primary and secondary
  research on market trends, customer segments, competitive landscapes, and
  regulatory developments.
  
• Operational Support – Assist in setting up
  processes for operational efficiency, coordination across businesses/departments,
  and implementation of best practices.
  
• Technology Integration – Support integration of
  AI tools and emerging technologies into business workflows; collaborate with
  tech teams for pilot testing and scaling.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with partners,
  regulators, and other stakeholders as needed; represent the special projects
  team in cross-functional meetings.
  
• Travel Readiness – Willingness to travel across
  Nigeria and the African region for project delivery, research, and stakeholder
  engagements.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance,
  Business, or a related field.
  
•  2–4 years (for bachelor) or 1-2 years (for
  masters) of experience in financial services, consulting, fintech, or strategic
  project roles.
  
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with proven
  ability to translate data into insights.
  
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts and
  interpreting financial statements.
  
• Familiarity with fintech ecosystems, digital
  financial services, and financial market structures in Nigeria.
  
• Solid grasp of operational excellence principles
  and tools (e.g., trackers, Gantt charts, KPIs).
  
• Exposure to AI tools, data integrations, or
  low-code/no-code platforms is an advantage.