Dare Fadare
@darefadare
I am a product leader specializing in payments and mobile banking.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic product leader with 9+ years designing and scaling consumer-centric payment and mobile banking solutions across Africa. I have launched and grown USSD and mobile products serving millions of users, led cross-functional teams, and delivered strong revenue and efficiency gains.
I drive product strategy, roadmap execution, KPI-driven decision-making, and regulatory-aligned implementations, with hands-on experience integrating KYC, FX, and straight-through lending features. I hold an MBA and ACA and remain passionate about improving financial inclusion through digital innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CLProduct Lead
Clickatell
Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)
Leading transformation of Clickatell’s SaaS delivery by driving cross-functional teams to enhance core internal platforms and establishing KPIs to align product success with business objectives.
Head of Mobile Payments
Sterling Financial Holdings
Mar 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Spearheaded a complete revamp of the bank’s digital banking platform, improving KYC processes for over 1 million users and defining the product roadmap for mobile payments, USSD, billers, subscriptions and a kiddies app.
SBSenior Product Manager
Sterling Bank
Sep 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Managed strategic roadmap for the OneBank app integrating payments, lending, investments and cards; improved USSD UX and achieved a 100% improvement in cost-to-income ratio through provider restructuring.
SBProduct Manager, USSD
Sterling Bank
Nov 2018 - Sep 2021 (2 years 10 months)
Delivered a USSD product suite serving over 4 million customers and introduced the first payday loan straight-through process on USSD to enhance platform value.
FBProduct Manager, Payment Products
Fidelity Bank
Apr 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Led the product team to grow revenue by over 200% within 18 months by launching innovative payment products, including the first straight-through lending via USSD and FX payments integrated to SWIFT.
HBBusiness Innovation Analyst
Heritage Bank
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Collaborated with business units to analyze and optimise core processes, driving efficiency and innovation across teams and supporting strategic initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Lagos
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2020 - 2023
Master of Business Administration from the University of Lagos completed January 2020 to January 2023.
INInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Accounting
2020 - 2023
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, completed April 2020 to May 2023.
BUBowen University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bowen University completed September 2007 to April 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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