Acquiring Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 

Responsible for end-to-end merchant lifecycle – planning, execution and delivery of relevant digital solutions to merchants including EcobankPay, Web and POS, to improve customer experience and grow revenue 
Ensure pricing and contracts with Merchants are in line with Group Policy. 
Work with business and product managers to deliver the best digital collection solutions for clients  Build value-based relationships with colleagues in country, cluster and group, and clients 
Ensure affiliate distribution is optimized leveraging continuous customer analysis/engagement Identify & execute commercial/market initiatives for incremental volume/revenue/profit 
Ensure developments of products to enhance proposition, to achieve new businesses and develop long term profitable relationships 
Actively pursue opportunities to improve our route to Market, leveraging best practices 

CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT 

Engage customers and propose digital solutions that will improve their businesses 
Ensure application of merchant programs are designed to enhance Ecobank’s brand equity 
Drive horizontal expansion through outlet creation incentive programs 
Ensure high customer satisfaction as measured and monitored through client engagement and surveys Leadership and People Management 
Actively partner with affiliate business heads and group product heads to grow acceptance points 
Provide timely and accurate information on merchant management activities 
Embed digital collections in affiliate culture through regular engagements with all staff 
Participate in group activities as required

RISK, PROCESS CONTROL & OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE 

Promote ethical and integrity standards, and establish a culture within Ecobank’s merchant network that establishes and demonstrates to all merchants the importance of controls 
Manage all aspects of risks associated with the Acquiring business and supporting functions(AML,KYC , Credit Risks, Audits, Regulatory and Card Schemes Compliance). 
Ensure there is a strong internal control system in place to minimise operational losses, franchise risks and monitor its adequacy and effectiveness 
Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and 3rd relationships involved in Acquiring business 

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 

Strategically prioritize merchant segments to achieve commercial viability of the Acquiring business 
Lead strategic initiatives which position Ecobank as the partner of choice for business payment needs banking services from a customer experience perspective 
Implement a loyalty program for merchants and customers to increase growth in product sales

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Candidate should have 3-5 years of product development/ management, excellent interpersonal skills, strong execution and technical skills 
Relevant experience with at least four years in a cash management/Transaction Banking business environment, 
Good understanding of Operations and technology processes related to API integration 
Strong client focus with ability to understand client needs and stay abreast of client, industry and market trends 
Exceptional relationship management skills including ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders 
Good interpersonal skills to drive teamwork and work effectively in cross-cultural, cross geographical teams to drive value for our clients and the bank 
Demonstrate responsiveness and ability to work with urgency 
Customer focused & results oriented
Good project management including understanding and planning for operational risk 
Knowledge of banking operations, operational risk management and service delivery 
Distribution Management and or Channel Management experience is an advantage 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills  General knowledge of digital payments services

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