Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech (Remote) Lagos

Moniepoint is a leading African fintech company providing digital financial solutions to businesses and individuals. Originally launched as TeamApt in 2015, the company has grown into a unicorn valued at over $1 billion, serving over 10 million customers across Nigeria. Nigeriajob market report

Through its robust platform, Moniepoint offers business banking, payment solutions, working capital loans, and personal financial services like savings, transfers, and debit cards. With a network of 600,000+ agents and over 1 billion monthly transactions, Moniepoint is building financial infrastructure that powers small businesses and everyday life.

Recognized as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times, Moniepoint is driven by values like grit, integrity, and empathy—and is expanding globally to drive financial inclusion at scale. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech

Location: Lagos (Remote) Job Purpose

You will join a smart, collaborative, and passionate team of recruiters who take pride in the craft of finding and keeping great talent. As a Technical Recruiter, you act as the bridge between Moniepoint’s innovative engineering goals and the people who build them. You will partner directly with engineering leaders to own the end-to-end recruitment journey. The ideal candidate is someone who doesn't just "fill roles" but understands the technology and cares deeply about the human experience behind every application

Full-Cycle Ownership: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles, from initial job intake and sourcing to interviewing, offer negotiation, and successful onboarding. Strategic Sourcing: Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build diverse pipelines for current and future engineering needs. Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, helping them define technical requirements and providing data-driven insights on the talent market. Candidate Advocacy: Ensure every candidate has a clear, respectful, and high-quality experience, regardless of the outcome. Process Innovation: Identify ways to improve hiring workflows, from better screening techniques to more efficient interviewing panels. Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Moniepoint in the tech community, sharing the mission to create financial happiness through technology.

5-7 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years focused specifically on technical roles (Engineering, Product, Data). Proven track record of hiring in fast-paced tech environments or high-growth scale-ups. Deep experience in full-life-cycle recruitment, including complex offer negotiations and stakeholder management. Experience with both agency and in-house recruitment is preferred. Hands-on experience with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.

Experience hiring across multiple geographies (e.g., Nigeria, UK, India). Background in fintech or banking environments. Familiarity with technical assessment platforms and competency-based interviewing.

You're a Creator: You don't wait for the right candidate to apply; you find imaginative ways to source and engage talent that others might miss. You're Relatable: You speak the language of engineers and candidates alike; you are human, friendly, and avoid jargon that excludes people. You're a Hero for the Business: You take ownership and, when a hiring goal is tough, you lean in with grit and mastery to solve it. You value clarity: You are honest with candidates and hiring managers, setting clear expectations and sticking to the facts. Systems Thinker: You see how a single hire impacts the wider team and build processes that scale.

What Success Looks Like 

Impactful Hires: Engineering teams are staffed with high-performing talent who align with the culture and mission. Efficiency: Key metrics like time-to-hire and quality-of-hire are tracked and improved through smarter processes. Candidate Sentiment: Candidates report a positive and transparent experience, measured through recruitment surveys. Strong Partnerships: Hiring managers view you as a strategic partner, not just a service provider.

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What to expect in the hiring process

A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters. A case study + panel interview with the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team. An interview with the Global Head of Talent Acquisition.