Roles and Responsibilities

Clear definition of roles and responsibilities ensures accountability, smooth coordination, and timely delivery of project objectives.

Key Roles

1. Demilade Dinakin - Project Owner & Manager

• Overall project ownership and accountability.

• Managing project coordination across stakeholders.

• Tracking timelines, milestones, and dependencies.

• Facilitating communication between Lightway Finance, PCX, and external partners.

• Ensuring project aligns with Lightway Finance’s business objectives.

2. Technical Lead (Integration Partner) - PCX

• Lead systems integration across Lightspark, ClearBank, and MFB APIs.

• Provide middleware services for transaction orchestration, data transformation, and monitoring.

• Ensure API and SDK implementations are secure, scalable, and compliant.

• Support end-to-end testing and issue resolution.

3. Technology Partner - Lightspark

• Provide SDKs and APIs (Lightning Connect, UMA).

• Host and manage the Lightspark Grid for Lightning node operations.

• Ensure network scalability, uptime, and transaction routing.

• Provide technical support for UMA implementation.

4. Banking Partner - ClearBank (UK)

• Provide GBP on/off-ramp services via API integration.

• Manage GBP liquidity, settlements, and compliance with UK regulations.

• Ensure seamless connection with Lightway Finance’s platform.

5. Banking Partner - Lightway MFB

• Provide NGN on/off-ramp services via API integration.

• Manage instant deposits, withdrawals, and reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial regulations (CBN).

6. Compliance & Risk Oversight - Lightway Finance Team

• Oversee KYC/AML processes for UK and Nigeria corridors.

• Monitor transaction flows for fraud and unusual activities.

• Ensure adherence to both local and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

7. Quality Assurance Testing - All Team (PCX, Lightway & Partners)

• Conduct functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• Validate performance, scalability, and security requirements.

• Provide go-live readiness assessment.