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  • Posted: Sep 6, 2024
    Deadline: Not specified
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    54 Collective is a leading venture capital firm revolutionising investment and scaling idea to early-stage ventures throughout Africa. We are a commercial-first investor that embeds impact into everything we do. Our catalytic capital provides founders with the tailored funding they need to scale while providing investors with outstanding returns.
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    Impact Manager

    The Role

    • 54 Collective is seeking a full-time Impact Manager to provide operational leadership for the Impact  Initiative delivery within 54 Collective, and ensure we accurately track our progress toward making a meaningful, measurable impact across Africa. The successful candidate will report to the Embedded Impact and Learning (EIL) Director, while working closely with different 54 Collective teams and entrepreneurs to support various aspects of impact measurement and management. The candidate must have a good understanding of impact measurement and management frameworks, processes, methods, and tools and experience in team management. 

    Management

    • Responsible for the hiring and management of 2-4 EIL team members responsible for direct venture and entrepreneur support, across 54 Collective operations countries.

    Venture Impact Support and Quality Control

    • Create clear standardized templates for assessing impact, creating impact strategy, workshops, etc. that can be used by the team members managed by the Impact manager. 
    • Set systems in place to track the workflow and quality of impact support provided to ventures by the EIL team members. 
    • Provide support and quality check the work of impact team members providing end to end venture impact analysis throughout 54 Collective’s investment process (e.g., during due diligence, research in impact potential, crafting impact strategy for ventures, impact reporting etc. )
    • Contribute to the design and execution of venture-level impact validation studies to understand how solutions have contributed to specific outcomes for users and other stakeholders

    ESG/DE&I/Gender

    • Mainstream ESG approaches and practices (especially those related to DE&I and gender lens improvement) in the impact support provided to ventures.
    • Build internal team and external venture and partner capacity on Impact and ESG (especially related to DE&I and gender). 
    • Provide teams with technical leadership and guidance on how best to enhance the inclusivity of programme design and delivery, especially for young women. 

    Data Collection and Reporting

    • Oversee ongoing portfolio and organizational-level data collection, monitoring, and reporting efforts as per our 54 Collective impact strategy and results framework. 
    • Design the monitoring tools for data collection, considering where 54 Collective should align with international frameworks, standards and practices Create a data framework and reporting dashboard in line with the 54 Collective impact strategy and ensure the framework is kept up to date. 
    • Support the EIL Director in the production of internal and external reports relating to our 54 Collective Impact strategy and results. 

    Partnerships

    • Identify key partners with whom 54 Collective can collaborate to further its Impact/ESG/DE&I and research objectives across the African continent

    Communications

    • Produce and inspire thought leadership on frontier topics related to Impact, ESG, DE&I and gender lens investing.

    Budget

    • Manage resources and day-to-day budget of the EIL team.

    Candidate Profile 

    • Minimum five years of experience leading Impact and/or ESG integration within public or private sector entities 
    • Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, international development, sustainability management, gender, women’s studies or other related field 
    • Demonstrated knowledge of key international entities and frameworks in the area of impact, responsible investment, sustainability, DE&I, gender lens investing, etc.
    • Strong critical and creative thinking skills
    • A proactive approach to solving problems
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to a range of stakeholders in a clear, inspiring and confident way 
    • Strong relationship management skills
    • Ability to establish effective working relationships with people at all levels, internally and externally 
    • A self-starter who thrives in an autonomous role, with excellent prioritization, self-organization,and execution skills
    • Knowledge of venture building, accelerators and/or impact investing and experience working with early-stage startups in Africa is a bonus

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    Community & Partnerships Lead (Business Support)

    About the Role

    • Business Support Accelerator is a 12 week Accelerator run by the Academy, designed to help new and early-stage SMEs grow their business further & faster. We are looking for a Community & Partnerships Lead who will be a key supporter for entrepreneurs in the Business Support community. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong network of ecosystem contacts including business support organisations, incubators/accelerators, funding providers and others that provide support that can contribute to business growth. You'll be expected to link our program graduates into these key networks and communities. In addition, you will lead the development and execution of our network of alumni, fostering a sense of community among program participants and creating opportunities for engagement and support. 
    • The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who can take ownership of the role and work closely with core team members in conceiving, orchestrating and executing projects, and establishing strategic partnerships beneficial to the company. The ideal candidate will constantly operate with a strong sense of urgency to get things done and is result-oriented.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Spearhead and take charge of the community building & partnership strategies to drive engagement.
    • The end-to-end management of programs and initiatives in-line to our community building strategy, content framework, target audience and objectives. 
    • Identify and develop new business and partnership opportunities.
    • Maintain positive and strong relationships with other ecosystem enablers.
    • Responsible for monitoring and reporting the performance of the business community initiatives.
    • Leading the day-to-day community development and retention programs.
    • Develop and implement a robust communication strategy, encompassing social media plans, newsletters, and interactive platforms to enhance community engagement. 
    • Build relationships with investors, mentors, and other ecosystem stakeholders that can support our portfolio companiesAct as the voice of the community, providing feedback and insights to improve products, services or processes.
    • Track and analyse key community metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
    • Work closely with MEL team to track metrics of alumni businesses performance
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Skills required

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferably in Business, Marketing or other related degrees.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a community relations & partnership role, where you have successfully hosted meaningful programs aimed at serving early stage entrepreneurs and businesses.  
    • Experience engaging with entrepreneurship programs and collaborating with other ecosystem players. 
    • Experience in membership or community management/development.
    • Experience in partnership or stakeholder management.
    • Excellent relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
    • Entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adaptable to change.
    • Goal-oriented and ensure KPIs are met.
    • Creative, strategic and analytical thinking.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a team player when required
    • Ability to cultivate long-term strong community/ business relationships.
    • Ability to persuade and influence others.
    • Ability to travel for long periods of time when required e.g. 2-3 weeks.

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    Explore Program Coach

    • 54 Collective Entrepreneur Academy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Coach to join our team.
    • This role is crucial in providing personalised support to aspiring entrepreneurs who join our 7-week Explore program, an entrepreneurship program where they learn how to refine their business ideas into tested investable business concepts. 
    • The Program Coach will guide aspiring entrepreneurs by evaluating project submissions and Explore Lab applications, focusing on the practical application of concepts, project viability, and market readiness. Using a provided rubric, the coach will assess business models, customer research, and pilot plans, offering constructive feedback to foster improvement.
    • They will provide office hours for participant questions, engage actively with the community on WhatsApp and the LMS, facilitate discussions, virtual study groups, AMAs (Ask Me Anything) sessions and lead in-person workshops. 
    • The coach will share relevant content, conduct qualitative research through 1-on-1 interactions, and participate in review meetings to ensure alignment on evaluation criteria.
    • Additionally, they will document participant progress, regularly report on community engagement, and provide insights for program improvements, contributing to internal and stakeholder reports.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Evaluating Explore Lab Applications:Project Evaluation: Evaluate projects based on real-world applications undertaken by participants to ensure the practical application of concepts they’ve learned.
    • Ensure that participants' projects are viable and have a clear path to market by evaluating their business models, market research, and strategic plans.
    • Assess participants' readiness to move into the testing and validation phase by reviewing their prototypes, pilot plans, and initial user feedback.
    • Assess the feasibility, innovation, and potential impact of participants' business ideas and projects using the established evaluation rubric.
    • Feedback Provision: Provide succinct but constructive feedback to participants to help them better develop their business ideas, addressing both strengths and areas needing improvement according to the evaluation rubric.
    • Other Evaluation Responsibilities: Utilize evaluation rubrics that align with the program's objectives to ensure consistency and fairness in assessments.
    • Collaborate with the team and other coaches and facilitators to discuss and align on evaluation criteria and best practices.
    • Participate in review meetings to share insights and recommendations for program improvement based on evaluation outcomes.
    • Document and report on participants' progress and outcomes for internal reviews and stakeholder reports.
    • Coaching Participants:Evaluating project submissions: Evaluate project based on real-world projects that participants undertake to ensure practical application of concepts they’ve learned.
    • Provide succinct but constructive feedback to participants to help them better develop their business ideas
    • Conducting office hours with program participants: Be available to participants during pre-defined periods to offer feedback and answer questions about the program content and project submissions, ensuring continuous support
    • Leading in-person and online workshops with program participants:Lead in-person and online workshops and group calls to help participants refine and improve their project work before submitting for grading
    • Conducting qualitative research: Collect feedback on participants’ experiences of the program through multiple interactions, including 1-on-1 conversations and observations
    • Report findings and recommendations to the Program Implementation Manager to continuously improve the program based on participant feedbackPrepare and deliver comprehensive summary reports on participant progress to the Program Implementation Manager. Identify and document best practices and lessons learned from community interactions to inform future program improvements
    • Engage and lead community discussions and study groups:Initiate and facilitate community conversations centred on the topics being covered to foster a collaborative learning environment and encourage peer learning and support
    • Initiate and facilitate community conversations, virtual study groups, and AMAs (Ask Me Anything) to foster a collaborative learning environment and encourage peer learning and support.
    • Share relevant content, blogs, and resources on the community platform to provide ongoing support and informationEncourage participants to share their progress and successes within the community to build a supportive and motivating environment

    Scope of work and Breakdown

    • Pre-program
    • Onboarding Description: Attend the onboarding meetings and activities. Understand the content and ensure you are clear with the coach's expectations.
    • Objective: Coaches' feedback, readiness assessment, and clear understanding of the content.
    • Expected Output: Coaches’ feedback, readiness assessment, and clear understanding of the content.
    • Frequency: One-off (1.5 weeks)
    • Explore Lab and Business Model Application Evaluation Description: Review and evaluate participant submissions.
    • Objective: Participant submission scores.
    • Expected Output: Participant submission scores.
    • Frequency: One-off (Full day engagement for 9 days) In-program
    • In-person workshops Description: Lead and facilitate in-person workshops and engage with participants on the most problematic topics within the content and help participants with where they're stuck in their assignments while facilitating peer-engagement and learning.
    • Objective: Pre-workshop: Prepare training material – facilitation guides. Post-workshop: Debrief Notes. Share a brief narrative as per the template/guide shared including the progress, challenges, and support/guidance offered in the session, and any additional support required from other service providers.
    • Expected Output: Pre-workshop: Facilitation guides. Post-workshop: Debrief notes.
    • Frequency: 4 in-person Workshops (Full day engagement)
    • Assignment grading (online) Description: Review and evaluate participant submissions.
    • Objective: Participant submission scores.
    • Expected Output: Participant grades assigned on the LMS, Feedback emails sent to participants through Thinkific.
    • Frequency: 4 grading periods within the program
    • One-on-One and group coaching sessions & Community support (online) Description: Coach and engage with participants 1:1 to answer any questions they have regarding the content and assignments, agree on next steps, and follow up on previously discussed action points.
    • Objective: 1:1 coaching notes.
    • Expected Output: 1:1 coaching notes.
    • Frequency: 30 minutes per business and around an 1 hour for group coaching (Mandatory for coaches and on need basis for participants) Post Program
    • Coaches Debrief SessionsDescription: Engage with other service providers (coaches) to share business updates and requests or offer additional support for the businesses based on subject matter expertise facilitated by the Entrepreneur Academy Implementation Lead.
    • Objective: Provide the client and the other service providers with a brief progress update, including progress made, challenges faced, and support needed per business.
    • Expected Output: Provide the client and the other service providers with a brief progress update, including progress made, challenges faced, and support needed per business.
    • Frequency: Once a week for duration of the program
    • Retrospective session Description: Share feedback with the client to improve future cohorts.
    • Objective: Share feedback based on insights with the client and proposed improvements where applicable.
    • Expected Output: Share an overview of the allocated businesses progress to date as per the template shared.
    • Frequency: Once, end of program
    • Post Program SurveyDescription: To gather valuable feedback on the effectiveness of the coaching sessions.
    • Objective: Help identify strengths and areas for improvement in the coaching process, measure the impact of the coaching on the entrepreneurs' progress, and ensure the program meets its goals of supporting and enhancing entrepreneurial success.
    • Expected Output: Help identify strengths and areas for improvement in the coaching process, measure the impact of the coaching on the entrepreneurs' progress, and ensure the program meets its goals of supporting and enhancing entrepreneurial success.
    • Frequency: Once, end of program

    Qualifications

    • At least 3 years of experience in market and customer research, prototyping, business modelling, end-to-end design of a new product/service, or a similar role supporting startups or SMEs.
    • Actual entrepreneurial experience is highly desirable.
    • Strong understanding of human-centred design (i.e. building with the customer in mind) and lean startup principles (i.e. constantly testing assumptions with customers) that can be applied to entrepreneurship.
    • Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent qualitative research.
    • Verbal & written communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Strong workshop facilitation skills are a plus.

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    Senior Community Associate

    About the Role

    • We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial community senior associate to join our team and lead efforts of our innovative pan-African platform that helps aspiring and early stage young entrepreneurs learn, connect and grow.
    • The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting the platform and its initiatives, helping to create traction, building a strong and engaged user base, and supporting users by connecting them with the tools, resources, and networks they need to succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.

    Your Responsibilities:

    • Develop and execute marketing and promotional strategies to increase platform visibility and attract new users.
    • Engage and grow our community of entrepreneurs by fostering meaningful interactions, discussions, and collaborations both online and offline.
    • Foster a vibrant online community by interacting with users, addressing queries, and moderating discussions to ensure a positive and inclusive community environment.
    • Provide ongoing support and assistance to users, addressing inquiries, feedback, and technical issues in a timely and professional manner.
    • Develop and implement a robust communication strategy, encompassing social media plans, newsletters, and interactive platforms to enhance community engagement.
    • Create and curate engaging and relevant content that will resonate with our target audience and align with the Academy’s voice and objectives.
    • Curate and execute diverse community events (online and offline) to educate our community and encourage an exchange of ideas within the community.
    • Maintain a content calendar and ensure timely delivery of planned activities.
    • Collect and analyse user data and feedback to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement, informing future marketing strategies and platform enhancements and updates.
    • Manage the Academy’s social media pages with the goal to increase brand awareness, engagement, and traffic across various platforms.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Person Specification:

    • 3+ years of proven experience in community building, digital marketing or related roles.
    • Experience working with startups and entrepreneurship education.
    • Knowledge and understanding of the African entrepreneurship ecosystem.
    • Proficiency in using social media platforms, online communities, and collaboration tools.
    • Profound knowledge of entrepreneurship concepts and community building.
    • Proficiency in software tools for scheduling, communication, and data analysis.
    • Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and making a positive impact in the world.
    • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to work independently and reliably. 
    • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adaptable to change.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
    • Fluency in English and preferably French.
    • Self-organisation skills and curiosity towards digital tools & automation.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
    • Ability to travel for long periods of time when required e.g. 2-3 weeks.

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    Partnerships Lead, West Africa

    About the Role

    We’re looking for a Partnerships Lead (West Africa) that will work closely with our Head, Global Partnerships, to: 

    • Grow 54 Co’s network of strategic and commercial partners
    • Manage relationships with 54 Co’s strategic partners to unlock operational and commercial opportunities for 54 Co’s portfolio businesses
    • Design, develop and deliver 54 Co’s Partnerships strategy across Health, Financial Services, FMCG and Agriculture ecosystems
    • Support 54 Co’s founders to design, develop and deliver their Partnerships strategies.

    You will need to have the commercial and technical skills required to navigate the challenges startups face but also an appreciation of how large organisations think and work. You’ll also need to have outstanding people skills, hustle, resilience, and a healthy curiosity for technology and start-ups. You should have a strong network across our focus sectors, and the ability to grow and leverage that network to create value for our portfolio.

    Responsibilities

    • Build and maintain 54 Co’s network to be leveraged for partnership opportunities with a focus on Health, Financial Services, FMCG and Agriculture ecosystems
    • Support our founders develop, implement and validate their commercial strategy and understand how to build deep and successful relationships with partners
    • Tracking and monitoring of business development opportunities across the portfolio
    • Building a great relationship with our portfolio founders and helping them with strategic advice; achieving product + market fit; pricing and supporting them close and manage pilots and commercial contracts
    • Utilising strong client and interpersonal skills to help us bring in the right strategic partners for our Venture Scaling and Venture Building businesses

    Must-Have Skills/ Experience

    • Minimum 5 years of experience in  working with corporates and/or start ups across Africa, or adjacent industries like consultancy, brand and media companies
    • A candidate with a proven track record in Strategic Partnership development
    • Strong business development skills in a B2B and lead generation
    • A person who thrives in working alongside sales and business development teams
    • Immaculate organisational, project management, and time management skills
    • Experience to work at the cross-section of technology and business. 
    • Experience solving complex challenges across complex environments
    • An understanding of both product and commercial decision making processes.
    • Knowledge, enthusiasm and interest in technology, start-ups and digital.
    • Experience managing client or senior executive relationships.
    • Understand the challenges and approaches of taking emerging technology to first customers

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    Data Science Lead

    About The Role

    • We’re looking for a Data Science Lead to support our portfolio startups, with a mix of strategy work and hands-on execution. You’ll be working across a varied portfolio of ambitious AI startups (and startups that need to implement AI), with an opportunity to work across different domains, technologies, products and infrastructure. You will work closely with portfolio company founders and CTOs to understand their business needs and identify opportunities for using data and analytics to drive growth and innovation. You will report to our Head Of Product, and work closely with them to craft, and adapt our theory of support for AI businesses.

    Responsibilities

    You will:

    • Engage with our portfolio companies to support their data science ambitionsLead the development of machine learning models and other data-driven solutions for portfolio companies.
    • Spot opportunities to use data and algorithms in novel ways to deliver value and improve processes.
    • Work with startups across the 54 Collective portfolio to identify their data science capability gaps.
    • Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance the use of data science/ML and have a strategic impact on their overall businesses

    Requirements

    You should:

    • Have good knowledge of data science, statistical analysis and data engineering.
    • In particular statistical learning methods, and the ability to work with large, complex and uncleansed datasets.
    • Have good coding skills in a language suitable for data science, preferably Python.
    • Be able to switch between hands-on execution and strategic advice, as needed.
    • Be comfortable with deploying data services and infrastructure to production systems.
    • Have high emotional intelligence and empathy for our founders and their teams as well as for your fellow colleagues in the 54 Collective operations team.
    • Be organised with a strong attention to detail and an ability to balance detail with the big picture.
    • Have a deep passion for defining and solving loosely defined problems.
    • Have good communication and collaboration skills.
    • Have 5+ years experience, especially deploying commercial data science/ML projects and working collaboratively with team members

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    Business Development Managers (Brydge)

    • As a Business Development Manager at Brydge, you will be the driving force behind our customer acquisition and revenue growth. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs, and presenting our products and services in a compelling manner. Your goal will be to generate leads, close deals, and ensure customer satisfaction through exceptional service.

    Responsibilities

    • Research and identify potential clients through targeted lead generation.
    • Cold call, email and visit prospects to introduce our services and generate interest (minimum of 100 calls/day; emails up to 500/day).
    • Qualify leads and schedule appointments.
    • Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales.
    • Close deals within the first 3 months.
    • Monthly target of $1,550M in gross transaction volume.
    • Remain in regular contact with clients to understand and meet their needs.
    • Present products to prospective clients in person or online.
    • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and messaging.
    • Track and report on sales progress and key performance metrics.
    • Attend industry events and conferences to represent the company and generate leads.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of experience in B2B field sales, business development or key account management particularly in the payments or financial services industry.
    • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
    • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
    • Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients.
    • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

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    Ruby on Rails Developer (Zindi)

    • This role is for a full-time developer responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing new features on the zindi.africa platform. It is vital that the candidate be curious, driven, pragmatic and work well with changing priorities and quick responses.

    Technologies Used

    Application and  Data:

    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL database
    • React frontend (experience not required, but would be nice)
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • Amazon EC2
    • Azure

    DevOps:

    • Bitbucket
    • Github

    Utilities:

    • Amazon Route 53
    • Google Analytics
    • Metabase

    Responsibilities

    • Support with the Zindi team to ensure that the zindi.africa site is working optimally at all times
    • Manage development and infrastructure of an actively growing and evolving platform
    • Have an expert understanding of the zindi.africa code base
    • Proactively identify bugs or areas for improvement to the site
    • Fix bugs identified by the Zindi team in a timely manner
    • Add new, major functionality to the site
    • Add minor functionality to the site, such as implementing a filter or adding tags to content on the site
    • Update content to the site, such as the FAQs

    Core Skills & Competencies

    • 4+ years backend development experience
    • 3+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails
    • Knowledge of Python and Jupyter notebooks advantageous
    • Knowledge of SQL advantageous
    • Able to engage productively with website owner
    • Creative thinker and problem solver
    • Able to get things done and meet deadlines
    • Excellent attention to detail

    Desirable Skills & Competencies

    • Experience with front-end development
    • Experience with Azure and AWS
    • Experience with building platforms and online communities
    • Experience with public data portals
    • A good understanding of UX and design

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    Trade Desk & Treasury Lead (Brydge)

    • As a member of the founding team and Senior Treasury Ops/Trader, you will play a pivotal role in managing our financial operations, focusing on treasury management, trading, and optimizing cash flow.
    • Your extensive experience in foreign exchange (FX) trading and intra-Africa trade will be crucial in ensuring efficient and profitable operations.
    • You will work closely with our leadership team to design and implement strategies that enhance our financial stability and growth.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage daily treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and financial risk management.
    • Execute FX trading strategies to optimize currency conversions and manage exchange rate risks.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions and trading partners across Africa.
    • Monitor and analyze market trends, economic data, and geopolitical events to inform trading decisions.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth and operational efficiency.
    • Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and mitigate risks.
    • Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to founders and investors.
    • Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes as a member of the founding team.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative financial products and services.
    • Contribute to settlement, reconciliation and operational efficiencies.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of experience in treasury operations, FX trading, or a related field.
    • Proven experience in intra-Africa trade and knowledge of the African financial markets.
    • Strong understanding of foreign exchange markets, currency risk management, and trading strategies.
    • Experience working with financial institutions, trading platforms, and payment systems.
    • Verifiable active clients currently being serviced by you.
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    • High level of integrity and attention to detail.
    • Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
    • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the financial industry.
    • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA) is a plus.

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    VP of Product (Renda)

    Job Summary

    • The VP of Product is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the product strategy for the company.
    • This role involves managing the product lifecycle from conception through launch and ensuring products meet customer needs and business objectives across the multiple markets Renda plays in.
    • The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the market, the competition, and technology trends, and will be adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that aligns with business objectives and solves customer pain points.

    Responsibilities

    • Define and articulate the product vision and strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
    • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
    • Develop and manage a product roadmap that addresses market needs and supports the company's strategic objectives.
    • Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch activities.
    • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Engineering, Design, Marketing, Growth, Operations and customer support teams to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
    • Ensure product development processes are efficient and effective, incorporating best practices in agile methodologies.
    • Drive cross-functional team alignment and effective communication throughout the product development process.
    • Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points through direct interaction, surveys, and analysis.
    • Ensure that customer feedback is integrated into the product development process.
    • Drive customer-centric innovation to enhance user experience and satisfaction.
    • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and impact.
    • Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to iterate and improve.
    • Report on product metrics and progress to the management and stakeholders.
    • Develop and manage the product development budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
    • Identify and mitigate risks related to product development and launch.

    Requirements

    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
    • 6-7 years’ work experience with progressive growth from operations to product leadership or within the product management vertical preferably at a logistics, enterprise, SaaS or ecommerce startup.
    • Demonstrated expertise in data-driven end-to-end product development, a strong product craft and a technical background, with previous experience building and setting vision for platform products
    • Resourceful and innovative to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges
    • Analytical, data-driven and with strong business acumen
    • Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter who owns responsibility for the risks and rewards of running an innovative sustainable operation
    • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
    • Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
    • Proficiency in product management tools and methodologies.
    • Strong understanding of technology trends and the ability to translate them into viable product solutions that can scale multiple markets
    • Customer-focused mindset with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
    • Proven track record of successfully launching and managing products in a fast-paced environment.

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