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# Regional Security Lead (South East) at Moniepoint

- **Company:** Moniepoint
- **Location:** Enugu, Nigeria
- **Posted:** 2026-08-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/moniepoint/jobs/4942965101

## Job description

## Who We Are

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

## What We Do

At Moniepoint, we are a customer-focused community dedicated to crafting solutions that redefine our industry. We leverage artificial intelligence and data-driven best practices to support our businesses, from providing credit and overdrafts to ensuring every transaction is secure.

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out our stories on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

Job Purpose

The Regional Security Lead ensures that our mission never stops. You are the guardian of our physical spaces, ensuring that every Moniepoint office is a sanctuary where our team can build and create without worry.

By leading regional security operations, managing on-ground teams, and proactively identifying risks, you provide the stability and safety that allows financial happiness to thrive. You don't just react to incidents; you build the systems that prevent them.

## Key Responsibilities

- Safeguard our People and Assets: Lead the implementation of security policies that protect our team, offices, and equipment across your region.
- Master the Environment: Conduct regular security assessments to spot vulnerabilities and design innovative strategies to reduce risk.
- Lead the Front Line: Supervise and mentor private security guards and armed police personnel, ensuring they perform their duties with mastery and respect.
- Build Strong Alliances: Act as our primary liaison with law enforcement and emergency services, ensuring we always have a seat at the table during emergencies.
- Investigate and Solve: Lead the response to security breaches and accidents, providing clear, factual reports that help us learn and improve.
- Empower the Team: Design and deliver training programs that equip our security personnel and employees with life-saving protocols.
- Innovate for Safety: Stay ahead of security trends and technology (like CCTV and access control) to keep our regional operations modern and resilient.
- Support Business Resilience: Provide expert guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigation when the business needs your mastery.

## Qualifications

- Professional Background: Should have at least 5 years of experience successfully leading a security team in a guard services/physical security company or have 5 years of experience as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor—either in the military, police, or paramilitary.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Certification: You hold a recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO.
- Integrity: A clean criminal record and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check are essential.
- Language & Culture: You speak the local dialects of the major tribes in your assigned region, allowing you to connect with the community.
- Good experience working with automated security systems like CCTV cameras, burglary alarm systems, etc.

## About You

- You are a Hero: You are driven by mastery and the desire to protect others. People count on you to come through when things get tough.
- You are Relatable: You don’t hide behind technical jargon. You communicate clearly and build trust with everyone, from the security guards to the executive team.
- You are Proactive: You don’t wait for things to go wrong. You have the "Creator" spirit, always looking for better ways to secure our future.
- You are composed: In high-pressure situations, you are the calmest person in the room. You lead with facts, not emotions.

What Success Looks Like

- Zero Preventable Incidents: Our regional offices remain safe, secure, and fully operational.
- High Readiness: Security personnel are well-trained and respond to drills or real-world events with 100% precision.
- Strong Community Ties: You have built a network of local stakeholders that helps Moniepoint navigate regional risks effectively.
- Operational Excellence: Security technology is 100% functional, and documentation is factual, honest, and actionable.

## What we can offer you

- Culture: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all voices are heard, and we look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
- Learning: We have a learning- and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
- Compensation: You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, and an annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

- A preliminary phone call with the recruiter.
- An interview with the hiring team.
- An interview with a member of our executive team.

Moniepoint Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

## About Moniepoint

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Moniepoint provides an all-in-one payments, banking, credit, and business management platform for businesses and their customers in emerging markets, primarily Nigeria and Africa.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by major global venture capital funds)
- **Headquarters**: London, UK (with offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and the US)
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed on the main site; the company is the parent of TeamApt Ltd and Moniepoint MFB

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Fintech, Financial Services, Payments, Banking, Credit
- **Target customers**: B2B (primarily Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and their employees and customers), B2C (individuals)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Financial happiness for every African, everywhere"

## Products & Services
- **Payments**: Digital payment acceptance infrastructure and distribution networks that democratise payment acceptance, including POS terminals. Moniepoint is Nigeria’s largest offline merchant acquirer, powering most of the country's POS transactions.
- **Credit**: Loans to business owners based on transaction history (not collateral) to help finance inventory and expand businesses.
- **Banking**: Business and personal banking solutions enabling instant transactions, bill payments, and financial management.
- **Business Management**: Operational tools like expense cards, accounting, and book-keeping solutions for businesses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding - The company has raised significant capital from top-tier investors. It processes over $17 billion in Total Payment Volume (TPV) monthly and supports over 10 million customers (business and individual accounts) and 4 million active merchants.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: QED, British International Investment (BII), FMO, LeapFrog Investments, and other leading global venture capital funds.
- **Growth Signals**: Named "Africa's fastest growing financial institution" (2023-2025). Processes $12-17 billion monthly through digital payment channels. Serves 60 million unique cards on its POS terminals each quarter. Has a network of 40,000 field agents.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated "Operating System"**: Moniepoint has built a fully integrated, end-to-end platform tailored specifically to Nigeria’s informal and cash-reliant economy. This is a massive moat.
- **Hybrid Model**: A unique combination of advanced technology, a nationwide agent network (40,000 field agents), and widespread POS terminal deployment that enables financial access even in rural areas.
- **Data-Driven Credit**: Offers loans based on transaction history rather than collateral, unlocking credit for the underserved. Roughly a third of its MSME customers are receiving loans for the first time.
- **Market Dominance**: As Nigeria's largest merchant acquirer, it has a deep, defensible network effect.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening Financial Inclusion**: Continuing to expand access to payments, credit, and banking for underbanked populations and MSMEs across Africa.
- **Scaling the Platform**: Growing the number of merchants, agents, and individual customers on its all-in-one platform.
- **Product Expansion**: Adding more business management and operational tools to become the "operating system" for African businesses.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a "dream team" culture with values of **Technical Depth, Empathy, Integrity, Grit, No Ego, and Candour**. The company emphasizes a flat organizational structure where "every voice matters" and "everyone is an extension of our team."
- **Work Model**: Moniepoint Inc. is a fully remote tech company with a diverse workforce worldwide. (Note: Some roles may be location-specific, e.g., Lagos or Nairobi).
- **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive salary, health insurance, pension, paid leave days, mental health & crisis support, team building activities, and "Dope Merch!" The work is described as a "portfolio of projects that matter."
- **Interview Process**: A multi-stage process including a Preliminary Phone Screen, a Technical Assessment/Case Study, a Panel Interview, and an Executive/Final Interview.

## Sources
1. [Moniepoint.com](https://www.moniepoint.com/)
2. [Moniepoint Careers Page](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/moniepoint)
3. [Moniepoint Culture Page](https://www.moniepoint.com/culture)
4. [LeapFrog Investments - Moniepoint](https://leapfroginvest.com/company/moniepoint/)

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