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Based in Nigeria, not fully remote. The employer names a city in Nigeria but not the work setup. Plan for office days and confirm in the interview.
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About us
Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.
Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.
About the role
As a Senior UX researcher, you’ll be the voice of our users. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our product strategy by uncovering deep insights into the needs, behaviours, and aspirations of our users—especially within Nigeria.
We’re on a mission to create financial happiness for every African, and your research will directly influence how we design products that are accessible, intuitive, and impactful. You’ll collaborate closely with our creators to ensure our solutions are grounded in real-world market realities.
Key responsibilities
Lead and execute end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research across the product lifecycle—from discovery to delivery.
Use a range of methods including in-depth interviews, ethnographic studies, usability testing, surveys, and diary studies, with a focus on the Nigerian context.
Synthesise complex data into actionable insights and frameworks (personas, journey maps, mental models) that drive empathy across the team.
Stay ahead of fintech and consumer trends in Nigeria and comparable markets through continuous landscape analysis.
Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business challenges into research questions.
Act as the subject matter expert on Nigerian user needs, guiding our local expansion and regional growth across Africa.
Structure and scale our research operations, including participant management and maintaining organised research repositories.
Present findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels to drive action and product improvements.
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in UX research or product research, ideally with digital B2C products.
Deep experience researchng African markets, specifically Nigeria.
Advanced expertise in qualitative and quantitative methodologies (co-creation, usability testing, literature reviews, etc.).
Hands-on experience with tools like UserTesting, Maze, Typeform, or similar platforms.
Proven track record of translating insights into tangible frameworks that guide business decisions.
Experience building or engaging with active user communities in Nigeria.
Background in fintech or banking environments.
Experience scaling research practices in a fast-growth startup or scale-up.
You're driven by mastery and want to make the world a better place through your work.
You love finding innovative ways to solve user problems.
You speak the language of our users. You don't try to sound impressive with technical jargon; you stay relatable and friendly.
You don't guess—you use data. You prefer not to speak if you're unsure of the facts.
You believe in Moniepoint’s mission and want to bring our audience along on the journey to financial happiness.
Product teams report a clearer understanding of user pain points, measured by feature adoption and user satisfaction.
Research insights are consistently used to inform the product roadmap and business strategy.
We establish a thriving research repository that is easily accessible to all product stakeholders.
User recruitment becomes a seamless, automated process that allows for faster research cycles.
You become the "go-to" person for understanding the Nigerian consumer’s financial journey.
Please submit a resume highlighting your research experience and outlining research methodologies, processes, and the impact of your work on user experience and business outcomes. Optionally, you may also include a PDF portfolio with case studies that further illustrate your research approach and results. While a portfolio is not required, it can provide additional insight into your end-to-end research thinking and influence on product direction.
Ready to apply?
Your application goes straight to Moniepoint, on their own hiring page.
Moniepoint is a rapidly growing financial technology company that offers an all-in-one payments, banking, credit, and business management platform designed to empower businesses and their customers. Trusted by over 10 million business and individual accounts, it supports seamless transactions, instant payments, loans, expense management, and accounting tools. Headquartered in London, the company operates fully remotely with additional offices in the US, Nairobi, and Lagos. Moniepoint has processed over $17 billion in monthly transaction volume and emphasizes financial inclusion and empowering African businesses.
London, United Kingdom · 201-500 people · Founded 2015 · Series C
Key contacts
1 named person at Moniepoint, with LinkedIn links.
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