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Teamlead, Collections

Lagos, Nigeria full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Who we are
We’re a team determined to challenge the status quo and make financial inclusion count for millions of under-banked individuals and small business owners by making finance simple and useful to them. Our product suite is led by credit and we’re building broader offerings for our users. Our vision is to unlock the power of finance to create opportunities for all.
We are the place for you, if
You are excited about technology and the complexities of the future. You’re looking for a place to learn and grow. You care a lot about detail and pride yourself in impeccable execution. You can collect and analyze lots of data and feed in just the right amount of intuition to make sound decisions. You are ready to work extremely hard, at a fast pace, to achieve audacious goals. You love to speak up, ask questions and are comfortable challenging anyone or any idea.

The position
Renmoney is looking for a hands-on Team Lead, Collections, to manage and drive the performance of our collections team. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day collections operations, ensuring recovery targets are met, and improving the efficiency of our delinquency management processes across the loan portfolio.
 
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage a team of collections officers/agents to meet daily, weekly, and monthly recovery targets
Monitor and analyze delinquency buckets, recovery rates, and portfolio-at-risk (PAR) metrics, taking corrective action where performance lags
Develop and refine collections strategies and scripts across different delinquency stages (early, mid, late-stage recovery)
Ensure collections activities comply with CBN regulations and internal risk/compliance policies
Collaborate with Credit Risk, Product, and Customer Experience teams to improve repayment journeys and reduce roll rates
Track and report on team performance, recovery trends, and NPL movement to senior management
Identify process gaps in the collections workflow and recommend tools/automation to improve efficiency (e.g., dialer systems, SMS/USSD reminders, self-service repayment channels)
Handle escalations and complex delinquent cases requiring negotiation or restructuring
Train and onboard new collections team members on policies, tools, and best practices
Requirements
Requirements
Minimum of 6 years’ experience within a digital lending environment. Candidates must have meaningful experience in digital lending/fintech businesses where collections are predominantly managed through technology-enabled channels.
Experience should demonstrate an understanding of the digital lending lifecycle and collections across delinquency buckets.
Minimum of 4+ years in a Team lead or supervisory capacity.
Must have directly managed Collections Officers/Agents including agent productivity and collections performance.
Strong understanding of delinquency management, collection strategies, treatments, credit risk fundamentals
Familiarity with collections tools (dialers, CRM,, loan management systems)
Data-driven approach, comfortable working with excel etc.
Strong leadership, coaching, and people-management skills
Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Knowledge of CBN lending and recovery regulations is a plus

Personal Attributes 
Self-driven leader with strong ownership and ability to thrive under pressure.
Results-focused, with excellent execution, analytical, and target-tracking skills.
Innovative, always seeking better, more efficient solutions.
Clear communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
Organized team player, able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
 
This job is perfect for you if you
Enjoy prospecting and coming up with solutions to onboard and convert large-scale customer relationships
Are a self-starter, take initiative, work collaboratively and can self-manage in ambiguity
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will not enjoy this job if you
Work best in structured, hierarchical settings
Require clear, pre-set deliverables and constant direction
Are used to working with a large team
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Work From Home
Training & Development
Performance Bonus

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Technology & IT CRM Excel Finance Operations Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Teamlead, Collections role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Renmoney?
  3. Which of CRM, Excel and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with CRM, Excel and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Teamlead, Collections role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Excel and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Renmoney needs from this hire.

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