Regional Expansion Manager - Central Africa - Remote

Overview

The Regional Expansion Manager will lead partnerships and market operations in Nigeria and Central Africa, building relationships with acquirers, banks, regulators, and merchants while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

In Short

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential partners.
• Negotiate and execute commercial partnerships and agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership integrations.
• Monitor partnership performance and optimize strategies.
• Enhance operational capabilities across payment methods.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with merchants to develop key products.
• Represent the company in industry events and forums.
• Liaise with local legal and financial advisors.
• Engage with regulators to facilitate business operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Proven success in building partnerships and executing agreements.
• Established business network in the financial ecosystem.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Comfortable in fast-changing environments.
• In-depth knowledge of the African market.
• Technical knowledge of payment systems is a plus.
• Commitment to compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Positive and collaborative team player.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote-first work culture.
• Travel, health, and learning benefits.
• Work with a diverse international team.
• Opportunity to impact millions of people's daily lives.