Chief Operating Officer

1 day ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Stresert Services Limited (Third party recruitment) Full time

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Lagos - Nigeria (more-friendly, with occasional travel)

Reports To: CEO

About our client:

Our client is a leading tech-driven platform transforming background verification and staff management across Africa. They provide trusted solutions that empower organizations to make smarter hiring decisions, manage their workforce efficiently, and ensure safety and compliance. Their suite of product is designed to streamline background verification operations and deliver measurable impact to businesses and communities.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and execution-focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and scale the client's business across all products. The COO will be a strategic partner to the CEO and will take full ownership of day-to-day operations, translating strategy into results while building a high-performing team and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage, and scale all operational functions across the company's product portfolio.
  • Translate the company's strategic goals into actionable operational plans and ensure flawless execution.
  • Build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams, promoting accountability, ownership, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Define and monitor KPIs, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to identify growth opportunities, optimize processes, and drive business expansion.
  • Serve as a key decision-maker on operational and strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a COO, Head of Operations, or senior operational leader in a tech-driven or high-growth company.
  • Strong track record of scaling operations, building teams, and implementing processes that drive efficiency and growth.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills.
  • Data-driven decision-making mindset with the ability to translate insights into actions.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across diverse teams and geographies.
  • Experience in HR tech, staffing, or related industries is a plus.

Why Join our client:

  • Be part of a fast-growing, innovative company transforming workforce management in Africa.
  • Work alongside a visionary CEO and a passionate, mission-driven team.
  • Opportunity to shape the company's operations, culture, and impact at a critical stage of growth.
  • Competitive compensation and equity opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using COO-25CM as subject of the mail.

Job Type: Full-time

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