GENERAL MANAGER – Fintech

VACANCY

The incumbent will report to the WGA Board Chairperson.

Job Competencies:
The Fintech General Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the mobile financial services business within the MTC Group to drive the growth, profitability, and operational excellence of the mobile financial services (MFS) business. The role will require a strong focus on building and maintaining strategic partnerships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimising commercial outcomes.
⦁ Develop and implement the overall business strategy, ensuring alignment with WGA’s vision, goals, and values.
⦁ Research and maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting customers by analysing current efforts and making appropriate recommendations regarding the MFS strategy.
⦁ Mitigate risks and identify opportunities for product differentiation and value creation, adapting the business strategy accordingly.
⦁ Drive revenue growth by identifying and capitalising on market opportunities, expanding customer base, and optimising pricing strategies to meet revenue targets.
⦁ Identify and pursue opportunities to optimise costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the overall financial performance of the MFS business.
⦁ Develop financial and mobile money ecosystems through strategic partnerships.
⦁ Monitor and mitigate risks associated with the mobile financial services business, including legal, operational, reputational, and cybersecurity risks.
⦁ Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the mobile financial services industry in Namibia.
⦁ Provide channel metrics for registered agents and merchants as well as active agents and merchants.
⦁ Monitor the progress made by the immediate subordinates and coordinates and direct their activities towards achieving the section’s objectives and targets.
Qualifications and Personal Competencies:
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in Business. Finance. Engineering. Computer Science, or a related field.
⦁ Master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Computer Science, or related will be advantageous.
⦁ Experience in successfully developing and launching mobile financial products and services.
⦁ Demonstrated experience in scaling MFS or Fintech ventures, driving revenue growth and achieving business targets.
⦁ Proven experience in developing and executing business strategies and plans.
⦁ Solid understanding of the Namibian and global mobile financial services landscape, including payments, insurance, savings, and lending and beyond.
⦁ Namibian citizenship or residency.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 July 2024