JUMO
FinTech
GeneralManager//In-MarketOperations
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“General Manager // In-Market Operations at JUMO. Skills: In-Market Operations, Stakeholder management, Business growth. Manage and grow the business. Deploy the JUMO technology stack”
What You'll Achieve.
Success of JUMO in-market operational activities; Grow the business in line with strategy
Industry & Context.
Break down complex challenges
Access to data, Reliable connection
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Product regulatory knowledge, Africa cross-border experience, International experience, Manage complex relationships at Executive level, Intellect and judgement, Resourceful and execution-oriented, Ability to work independently, Ability to make it happen, Understands how big organisations work, Ability to work in a small, agile and fast paced environment, Ability to break down complex challenges into measurable work streams, Lead the delivery, Make the right calls, Leadership experience, Build teams, Provide thought leadership, Enable and motivate team members, Communication skills, Exceptional planning and organization, Establish effective habits and practices
Nice to Have
Commercial and business acumen, Operate across a number of disciplines, Think about all aspects of the business, Escalate only when necessary
What You'll Do.
Manage and grow the business
Deploy the JUMO technology stack
Connect entrepreneurs and consumers
Provide inclusive financial services
Maximise productivity
Enhance overall professional growth
Promote accessibility
Promote high performance
Ensure you are productive
Ensure you are involved
Ensure you are delivering optimally
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Executive level relationships
Communication Scope
Professional communication; Authentic communication; Candid conversations
Process & Methodology
Resource planning, Continuous improvement
Full Job Description
About this job As General Manager // In-Market Operations you will be responsible for the success of JUMO in-market operational activities and key stakeholder relationships. You will manage and grow the business in line with the JUMO Growth and New Markets (GNM) strategy by deploying the JUMO technology stack to connect entrepreneurs and consumers to inclusive financial services. You will be based in Africa and will report to the Chief: Product regulatory knowledge and experience are important. Strong commercial and business acumen, particularly someone that can easily operate across a number of disciplines and has the ability to think about all aspects of the business. Africa cross-border and international experience. Capabilities Ability to manage complex relationships at Executive level. Intellect and judgement Resourceful and execution-oriented: take full ownership (i. e. ‘buck stops with me’) – ability to work independently and to make it happen, will do everything it takes to get it done Understands how big organisations work, but is able to work in a small, agile and fast paced environment Ability to break down complex challenges into measurable work streams and to lead the delivery A self-starter, able to make the right calls and escalate only when necessary. Leadership experience: ability to build teams, provide thought leadership, enabling and motivating team members to maximise productivity, performance and enhance overall professional growth. Strong communication skills: communicate in a professional and authentic manner that promotes transparency, accessibility, and high performance. Knows the importance of having direct, candid conversations. Personal effectiveness: exceptional planning and organization. Establish effective habits and practices that ensure you are productive, involved, and delivering optimally. We ask a lot of each other at JUMO, but we give a lot too. You will love Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring work environ
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