Regional Security Manager (North) Moniepoint • Kano, Nigeria • via Startup Jobs Moniepoint is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, empowering businesses and their customers with seamless payment, banking, credit, and management tools. In 2023, we processed $182 billion and are Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer. We are on a mission to create financial happiness for everyone, everywhere.

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.

The Regional Security Manager 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.

• 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.

Requirements

• Professional Background: Should have at least 7 years of experience successfully leading a security team in a guard services/physical security company, or have 7 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.

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