Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech

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Moniepoint Incorporated is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech to own end-to-end technical recruitment for engineering, product, and data roles. The position is based in Lagos and offered remotely, requiring 5-7 years of recruitment experience with at least 3 years focused on technical hiring in fast-paced tech or scale-up environments.

• Remote role based in Lagos with end-to-end technical recruitment ownership
• Requires 5-7 years recruitment experience, at least 3 years in technical roles
• Fintech unicorn background preferred with multi-geography hiring experience
• Focus on candidate advocacy, strategic sourcing, and process innovation

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech (Remote) at Moniepoint Incorporated ⏲ Aug 18, 2026, 4:02 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs 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. 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 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 You will join a smart, collaborative, and passionate team of recruiters who take pride in the craft of finding and keeping great talent. Key Responsibilities: 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. 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. 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. Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Moniepoint in the tech community, sharing the mission to create financial happiness through technology. Qualifications Proven track record of hiring in fast-paced tech environments or high-growth scale-ups. Hands-on experience: with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools. Experience: with both agency and in-house recruitment is preferred. 5-7 years of experience: in recruitment, with at least 3 years focused specifically on technical roles (Engineering, Product, Data). Deep experience: in full-life-cycle recruitment, including complex offer negotiations and stakeholder management. Preferred Qualifications: Background in fintech or banking environments. Familiarity with technical assessment platforms and competency-based interviewing. Experience: hiring across multiple geographies (e.g., Nigeria, UK, India). About You: Systems Thinker: You see how a single hire impacts the wider team and build processes that scale. You value clarity: You are honest with candidates and hiring managers, setting clear expectations and sticking to the facts. 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. What Success Looks Like Impactful Hires: Engineering teams are staffed with high-performing talent who align with the culture and mission. Strong Partnerships: Hiring managers view you as a strategic partner, not just a service provider. Candidate Sentiment: Candidates report a positive and transparent experience, measured through recruitment surveys. Efficiency: Key metrics like time-to-hire and quality-of-hire are tracked and improved through smarter processes. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online What to expect in the hiring process A case study + panel interview with the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team. A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters. An interview with the Global Head of Talent Acquisition. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Remote