Strategic Partnerships Manager – Francophone Africa

Remitly; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 330,517 - 440,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Income Protection

Housing Allowance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Commuter Reimbursement

Mental Health and Family Forming benefits

Learning and Development benefits

Job summary

Remitly is seeking an experienced Account Manager for Francophone Africa to drive strategic partnerships and oversee operational performance. This critical role involves onboarding partners and managing stakeholder relationships across North and West Africa.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the remittance industry, be fluent in French, and possess a strong understanding of payments. The position promises exciting travel opportunities and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, housing allowances, and employee stock purchase plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic partnership experience in the remittance/payments space.
• Multilingual and fluent French speakers are a must.
• Robust understanding of consumer payments and cross-border money movements.
• Good understanding of the West and North Africa remittance and payments landscape.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional strategy and develop partner strategies for North and West Africa.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to develop goals and priorities.
• Own initiatives with key strategic partners to drive performance metrics.
• Negotiate renewals and expand product footprint with partners.
• Conduct performance reviews and develop action plans for improvement.

Skills

Strategic partnership experience

Fluent in French

Understanding of consumer payments

Cross-functional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Remitly is seeking an experienced Account Manager for Francophone Africa to drive strategic partnerships and oversee operational performance. This critical role involves onboarding partners and managing stakeholder relationships across North and West Africa.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the remittance industry, be fluent in French, and possess a strong understanding of payments. The position promises exciting travel opportunities and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, housing allowances, and employee stock purchase plans.