| Full Time Jobs |
| Posted 4 years ago |
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-Time
Description
AZA Finance is an established provider of currency trading and cross-border payment solutions which accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. By leveraging cutting edge technology in our flagship products, AZA is able to significantly lower the cost and increase the speed of business payments to, from and across frontier markets.
Our API product provides both wholesale currency purchase and retail settlement via our robust API while our Web-Based platform is our B2B over-the-counter product that caters to businesses with wholesale currency needs, especially those paying partners and suppliers.
Our partners utilise our hybrid financial infrastructure and deep local knowledge to manage liquidity and send payments to dozens of bank networks, mobile money operators and payments aggregators across Africa. Licensed by the UK’s FCA and the Bank of Spain, AZA is a market-maker in every major African currency. AZA was founded in 2013 and now has offices in Nairobi, Lagos, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Kampala and Dakar.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Recruiter
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Category: People Operations
Job Summary
- The Contract Recruiter is responsible for ensuring we find, attract, hire and retain the best talent at AZA. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who will be entrusted with an ongoing quest to discover talent, build a strong employment brand and ensure great relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.
- As the Recruiter, we expect you to be experienced in full cycle recruiting and employer branding. You should have a sharp eye for talented people and a steady commitment to help them find success in our company. We are looking for someone who is independent, practical, energetic, passionate and can operate with a high sense of urgency and has a knack for sourcing awesome talent while ensuring an awesome candidate hiring experience.
- We are passionate technologists who believe in making a difference to the lives of millions living in emerging markets. We aim to change the landscape of finance and remittance.
- This role is open to candidates in Lagos – Nigeria and Dakar – Senegal
In the role, you will:
- Perform sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs
- Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement
Responsibilities
- Creatively source candidates, build and manage a database of qualified candidates utilising a variety of direct sourcing initiatives (such as LinkedIn, head hunting, working with relevant job boards and networking event organisers)
- Build relationships with the hiring managers to understand their current and future recruitment requirements
- Work with the Hiring Managers to define each role and the recruitment process (including the interview and testing).
- Screen CV’s, design appropriate selection methodologies, schedule and participate in interviews.
- Provide regular updates and reporting metrics to the internal stakeholders on open vacancies, sourcing strategies, and current pipeline for each role.
Requirements
- 3+ years of recruitment experience
- Experience in recruiting specialist roles (e.g., engineers, product managers, sales and revenue specialists)
- Experience using an industry standard ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
- Excellent understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes
- Fluency in English language (French is desirable)
- Extremely organised, strong attention to detail, and process-oriented
- Reliable, independent, and able to juggle multiple tasks effectively
- Prompt and effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- A personable/amiable demeanour is a must
- Good organisational skills
- Strong computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Package i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Gmail packages e.g Google Docs, and Google Calendar
Benefits
- A competitive salary, benefits package and an OTE bonus
- Global / regional network / exposure in FinTech / Blockchain industry.
- One of the hottest, fastest scaling start-ups in Africa.
- Casual work environment.
- Great work-life balance.
- We value autonomy.
- Opportunity for growth for all employees.
- Opportunity to work hard and play hard.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.