Regional Operations Manager
Kuunda
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Nairobi • Kenya
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About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
P&L managementB2B product managementdigital product developmentdigital transformationprocess managementAgile methodologybusiness insightsfinancial performance managementoperational strategy implementationstakeholder engagement
Soft Skills
relationship-buildingleadershipteam managementstrategic thinkingcommunicationrisk mitigationoperational excellencecollaborationproblem-solvingcultural cultivation
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeProject Management Professional (PMP)Six Sigma certification