Executive Director, VASP
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Executive Director leading Nigerian VASP operations at RedotPay, a global crypto payment fintech. Managing compliance, risk, and strategy while overseeing operational resilience and governance standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Nigerian VASP operations;
- Lead day-to-day management and implementation of the entity’s VASP strategy (virtual asset exchange, custody, transfers, and related services);
- Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks;
- Manage relationships with SEC Nigeria and other regulators;
- Ensure robust operational controls, client asset segregation, transaction monitoring, and business continuity arrangements;
- Drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and risk culture;
- Coordinate with group functions and report regularly to the local Board and group leadership;
- Champion a compliance-first culture; participate actively in Board meetings; support the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities.
Requirements:
- A first degree or its equivalent in a relevant field;
- A first degree or its equivalent in a non-relevant field with a minimum of six (6) years’ relevant post-qualification experience;
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience can be considered with a West African School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination certificate, General Certificate of Education or Higher School Certificate or its equivalent;
- At least four (4) years’ relevant post-qualification experience (excluding NYSC year) in areas such as virtual assets, financial technology, financial services, capital markets, or adjacent sectors.
- Experience in Nigerian VASP/fintech operations or licensing is highly desirable.
- Appointment as Executive Director is subject to prior SEC approval as a Sponsored Individual / Principal Officer.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements


















