Regional Security Officer
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience leading a security team in a guard services or physical security company, or 5 years as a former commissioned service personnel supervisor in the military, police, or paramilitary.
- A bachelor's degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- A recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO.
- A clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
- Ability to speak the local dialects of the major tribes in the assigned region.
- Experience working with automated security systems such as CCTV cameras and burglary alarm systems.
- Lead implementation of security policies that protect the team, offices, and equipment across the region.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and design strategies to reduce risk.
- Supervise and mentor private security guards and armed police personnel.
- Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement and emergency services during emergencies.
- Lead responses to security breaches and accidents, and provide factual reports.
- Design and deliver training programs on life-saving protocols for security personnel and employees.
- Monitor security trends and technology, including CCTV and access control, to modernize and strengthen regional operations.
- Provide guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigation.
- Maintain safe and operational regional offices, well-trained security personnel, functional security technology, factual documentation, and strong stakeholder relationships.
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 the company
Moniepoint provides an all-in-one fintech platform for businesses and individuals in emerging markets, combining payments, banking, and business-management tools. Its product lets users accept digital payments, perform instant transfers and bill payments, manage expenses with cards, and handle accounting or bookkeeping, plus access working-capital loans to grow inventory and expansion. The platform is an integrated hub, built to serve many small businesses on a single system rather than through separate apps, supported by a large and active user base. Its goal is to expand financial inclusion and foster local economic growth by offering accessible, end-to-end financial services.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$265.6M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Moniepoint completed a 78% Sumac Microfinance Bank stake in May 2026.
- September 17, 2026 Dangote refinery IPO access expands retail distribution through POS terminals.
- The 2025 Series C raised over $200 million from DPI, Google, Visa, IFC.
What critics are saying
- Moniepoint exited MonieWorld on August 25, 2026 after 16 months, wasting UK expansion capital.
- Moniepoint has not disclosed MonieWorld revenue, customer counts, or a final shutdown date.
- If Kenya lending slows, Moniepoint loses its only non-Nigeria growth engine.
What makes Moniepoint Group unique
- Moniepoint powers most Nigerian POS transactions and 2025 processed ₦412 trillion.
- Its 2026 Sumac stake gives Kenya deposit-taking rails for SME lending.
- Orda acquisition links restaurant software, payments, and credit data across Nigeria and Kenya.
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- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
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60%Moniepoint restructures engineering teams as roles face redundancy. Moniepoint is reorganising its engineering and product teams as the Nigerian fintech tries to put smaller groups in charge of building and running individual products. The company says the change will make some existing roles redundant while creating others, including platform architect positions. It has not disclosed how many people will ultimately leave. In a statement shared with Techpoint Africa, Moniepoint described the move as a regular strategic review. Its new platform groups will own product areas from development through deployment and operation, a shift intended to reduce handoffs and make responsibility for service reliability clearer. That is the company's rationale; the impact on workers and delivery will become clearer as the transition proceeds. The central employment question is not just whether the organisation chart gets flatter. Moniepoint says fewer positions will be needed in some areas and new roles will be added in others. Staff whose posts become redundant will be considered for other vacancies where possible. If the company cannot find a suitable role, it says a redundancy consultation will begin. The distinction matters because an offer to leave, a role becoming redundant and a completed job loss are three different things. Without a confirmed headcount, it would be misleading to attach a number to the outcome or claim all affected workers have already departed. The company has not publicly connected the reorganisation to AI replacing particular staff, and such a link should not be assumed. Moniepoint has moved well beyond the payment terminals that made it a household name among Nigerian merchants. Its businesses now span payments, banking, credit and business software, with expansion beyond Nigeria adding further demands on engineering. A large organisation can accumulate layers of approval between product managers, developers and operations teams. Smaller groups with end-to-end ownership may be able to respond to problems more quickly, provided the shared systems beneath them remain dependable. That last condition is important for a financial platform. A team might ship a feature faster, but a payment failure, security weakness or poorly coordinated infrastructure change can have direct consequences for customers. The new platform architect positions suggest Moniepoint understands the need for common technical standards even as it decentralises day-to-day product decisions. TechBooky has tracked how Moniepoint is expanding its merchant software through the Orda acquisition. That broader product range helps explain why the company wants to revisit how teams are organised. It does not, by itself, establish whether the current workforce changes will improve service or reduce costs. For employees, the near-term questions are whether roles are genuinely available elsewhere in the group, how selection decisions are made and what support follows if no match is found. For customers, the test will be less visible but just as concrete: whether the new teams make Moniepoint's services more reliable as the company grows. Until the process is complete, the confirmed story is a restructuring with potential redundancies, not a verified final tally of job cuts. Related reading. Follow TechBooky Follow TechBooky for more technology stories and newsroom updates. Paul Femi Balo is the founder and publisher of TechBooky. He covers artificial intelligence, African technology, digital infrastructure, enterprise technology and the global digital economy. Search TechBooky Receive top tech news directly in your inbox. Freshly squeezed. October 2026 | M | T | W | T | F | S | S | | / | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | / |
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