Set and deliver the operational objectives for Kuunda in Africa in their region
Manage the P&L, Product Performance and Revenue Growth
Represent Kuunda in their Region, responsible for stakeholder engagement, relationship-building, governance and compliance with local regulations
Manage partnerships & implement all product offerings with support from the Group Shared Services team
Lead Regional Operations & Financial Performance
Implement the strategy for the company
Drive Revenue growth and profitability against targets
Identify and secure new Commercial and Bank Partnerships
Develop and implement scalable and efficient strategies to ensure consistent results and exponential growth
Cultivate a high-performing, agile, one-team culture
Drive day-to-day operations
Align resources to achieve key business priorities
Proactively mitigate business, operational & governance risks
Own the operational budget and manage burn rate while growing the business ahead of market disruptions
Build meaningful partnerships with our strategic partners to drive growth
Regularly report updates to partners and Group Share Services

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
+7 years of experience with solid understanding of the banking and mobile network digital payment ecosystem in Africa
P&L responsibilities at MD level or head of significant BU
Proven track record of implementing and managing B2B products
Managing high calibre teams from the ground up, ideally in current roles
Prior working experience in developing digital products and solutions in start-ups or experience in digital transformation projects in the digital financial services / fintech industry
Prior experience with the operational aspects of how to scale digital products and services in African Markets
Relevant industry experience within digital financial services
Experience in managing stakeholders with regular operational and performance updates on business performance and progress
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
Experience with Agile methodology
Excellent Process Management e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP) / Six Sigma, highly desirable
Proficiency with Jira would be advantageous
Proficiency providing with Product Performance / Business Insights

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive work culture
Exciting and challenging work environment at the forefront of fintech innovation

Regional Operations Manager

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