About the job
About Kuunda
Kuunda is a pioneering B2B embedded digital financial company dedicated to providing liquidity solutions for the informal sector through advanced liquidity APIs and proprietary credit scoring algorithms. Our expertise lies in delivering real-time, transaction-based lending solutions that empower agent networks, small businesses, and consumers with essential access to liquidity products and services, fostering sustainable economic productivity.
Meet Our Team
Our diverse team boasts extensive experience in implementing intricate financial services across various markets. With over 20 years of combined expertise in 17 African countries, Pakistan, and Indonesia, we operate as a hybrid workforce, collaborating from partner offices and our operational hubs located in Cape Town and Nairobi. Our multicultural team is united by a shared passion for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of microfinance.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Regional Operations Manager with a keen business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset. The ideal candidate will possess a solid operational background, an innovative approach to problem-solving, and a robust network within the digital financial services sector across Africa. This role demands a leader who can integrate strategic insights with practical operational execution.
As the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and achieving operational objectives for Kuunda in Africa, overseeing P&L management, product performance, and revenue growth in alignment with the overall Kuunda Group strategy. You will act as the regional representative for Kuunda, engaging stakeholders, building relationships, and ensuring compliance with local regulations while managing partnerships and implementing product offerings with the support of the Group Shared Services team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate effective leadership skills, capable of coaching and managing in-country teams to meet established goals within specified timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Africa Operations Director, the Regional Operations Manager will:
- Steer Regional Operations & Financial Performance
- Execute the strategy for the company...
