Digital Payment Leader

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Initiate International Full time
Job Overview

Initiate International seeks a visionary Country Director to spearhead growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. This is your chance to take center stage in a booming industry, leading cutting-edge strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and creating a legacy in digital payments.

This role is ideal for a bold, innovative leader with a passion for driving real impact. You will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including Mobile Network Operators, eWallet providers, Payment Service Providers, and merchants.

Coverage: Sub-Saharan Africa, with huge potential to expand and innovate across the region. Key Responsibilities:

  1. Business Development & Partner Management: Lead the charge in transforming the payment landscape across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  2. Strategy & Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the EMEA leadership team to ensure your payment strategies are driving commercial growth and hitting business targets.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in business development, project management, marketing, or product development, with at least 5 years in payments, remittance, or aggregation services.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Why You'll Love This Role:
This is your chance to make waves in the payments industry, working side by side with global innovators and leaders. You'll be in the driver's seat, shaping the future of how payments are made across Sub-Saharan Africa.


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