Africa General Manager - Banking Partnerships & Growth

Column; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a General Manager for Africa to drive growth for a new banking product. This role involves building relationships with partners in African markets and executing complex partnerships. The ideal candidate has 6 years of relevant experience, strong strategic thinking skills, and a natural ability to network. The position is flexible in location between Dubai and key African financial hubs, with significant autonomy and impact on the company's expansion strategy.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans

401k plan

Flexible time-off policy

Paid parental leave

Childcare reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in business operations, growth or partnerships in a high-caliber environment.
• Track record of managing complex partnerships and high-value deals with executive stakeholders.
• Natural networker who excels in building trust and long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional market development for partnerships with banks.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Own partnership execution from outreach to contract signature.
• Develop market intelligence on local market conditions.
• Become an expert on the correspondent banking space.
• Drive operational excellence through scalable processes.

Skills

Business operations

Partnerships management

Strategic thinking

Networking

Project management

Job description

A financial technology company is seeking a General Manager for Africa to drive growth for a new banking product. This role involves building relationships with partners in African markets and executing complex partnerships. The ideal candidate has 6 years of relevant experience, strong strategic thinking skills, and a natural ability to network. The position is flexible in location between Dubai and key African financial hubs, with significant autonomy and impact on the company's expansion strategy.