Growth Director, Microfinance Partnerships

Kolomoni Microfinance Institution, The Gambia; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolomoni Microfinance Institution, The Gambia, seeks a Director of Business Development to lead growth, expand market presence, and build strategic partnerships with financial institutions and partners. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, promoting digital financial products, and coordinating with management, marketing, operations, and product teams to align initiatives with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in financial services, strong

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, commercial strategy, sales leadership, or strategic partnerships in financial services or fintech.
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing partnerships, and delivering revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of financial products and services, including lending, digital savings, mobile money, and payments.
• Ability to develop and execute business development strategies and expand market presence.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with financial services regulations, compliance, and responsible lending.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive growth and market expansion.
• Identify new market segments, expand distribution channels, and promote digital financial products.
• Collaborate with senior management, marketing, operations and product teams to align initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, business partners, regulators, and local communities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Kolomoni Microfinance Institution, The Gambia, seeks a Director of Business Development to lead growth, expand market presence, and build strategic partnerships with financial institutions and partners. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, promoting digital financial products, and coordinating with management, marketing, operations, and product teams to align initiatives with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in financial services, strong