Country Manager – Growth

Role Overview

• Ensure the company's goals and objectives align with the local market conditions, customer needs, and regulatory environment.
• Conduct market analysis, advising on customer acquisition and product expansion, and developing and executing the operational strategy for the market.
• Establish strong banking and payment service provider (PSP) networks.
• Contribute to the company's revenue by acquiring high-value commercial clients for B2B and commercial transactions.
• Collaborate with the legal team to actively engage and lobby for regulations and licensing within the market.
• Maintain professional relationships with regulators and relevant government agencies.
• Oversee daily business operations in the market and ensure seamless operation.
• Conduct quarterly app testing and monitor app performance to identify malfunctions.
• Identify and resolve market-related issues or challenges, and report them to the VP of Operations.
• Set and monitor the operational budget, revenue, and expenses for the country.
• Develop effective marketing and sales strategies as well as increase brand recognition.
• Advise on events or promotional activities for commercial clients and retail customer acquisition in the country.
• Undertake community service programs as may be approved by the business.
• Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, regulators, relevant government authorities, business associations, and the media.
• Collaborate and support the other functions within the market.
• Manage cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Encourage a positive company culture by organizing regular meetups and team bonding events.

Requirements

• 5 years of work experience in leadership or management roles
• A general knowledge base of fintech, Crypto, or the financial service industry
• Outstanding leadership and general management skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiating, and networking skills
• Excellent research, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Highly adaptable, flexible, and resilient.

Benefits

• Impactful and Purposeful Work: You will be helping to drive financial inclusion across Africa.
• Remote-First Flexibility: We embrace a fully remote work environment.
• Global & Diverse Team: You will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals from 25+ countries across the world, in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
• Learning & Development: Access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally.
• Mental Health Support Services: Your mental well-being matters to us.
• Competitive compensation and meaningful health coverage, and all full-time employees are participants in our stock option plan.