About Fairmoney: Fairmoney is a pioneering fintech company, committed to revolutionizing financial services across Africa with our innovative lending solutions and prospective full-service banking capabilities. We strive to enhance financial inclusion, offering our customers greater control, visibility, and freedom in managing their finances. With operations already thriving in Zambia, we are set to expand into South Africa, aiming to replicate our success and adapt our proven strategies to a new market environment.
About The Role: The Product Operations and Strategy Lead will be instrumental in spearheading Fairmoney’s strategic growth in Zambia while leading our market entry and expansion in South Africa. This role demands a dynamic leader who can manage existing operations while simultaneously setting up new processes, teams, and strategies in a different market. The Lead will oversee the P&L for both regions, driving business growth, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives aligned with Fairmoney’s global objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Strategize and execute on growth initiatives in Zambia, optimizing and expanding existing lending operations to increase market share and profitability.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive entry strategy for launching lending services in South Africa, ensuring alignment with regional needs and Fairmoney’s overarching mission.
- Manage the P&L for both South Africa and Zambia, closely monitoring performance metrics and making strategic decisions to ensure financial targets are met.
- Lead cross-functional teams across both markets to deliver on key projects and initiatives, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated and goals are achieved.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships and negotiate commercial terms to enhance service offerings and competitive positioning in each market.
- Act as the primary regional representative for Fairmoney, interfacing with senior executives and stakeholders to provide insights and updates on market dynamics and operational progress.
Why Join Us: Join Fairmoney to play a pivotal role in a fintech revolution across Africa. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, impact, and a great employee experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant growth in Zambia and introduce transformative financial services in South Africa.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
- A degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or another relevant field from a top-tier university.
- At least 5 years of experience in operations, strategy, or product management within a high-growth technology or financial services company.
- Proven track record of managing operations and driving growth in established markets, as well as launching new products or services in emerging markets.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing diverse teams across different geographic and cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a knack for turning complex challenges into scalable solutions.
- In-depth understanding of the financial services regulatory environment and market dynamics in both South Africa and Zambia.
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in fast-paced and changing environments, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (25 days Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development budget
- Paid company business trips (not mandatory)
- Contract: permanent or B2B
- Remote work
Recruitment Process
- Screening call with Senior Recruiter
- Technical Interview with the Director of product - Lending
- Take home case study
- Interview with the team and key stakeholders (CEO,CFO)
