Head of Partnerships (Africa)

Location: London, Accra, Dubai, Lagos, Nairobi, New York, or Paris; requires spending 50% or more of the time in a hub location and Africa

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company building cross-border money transfer services and financial products for diaspora communities and underserved remittance corridors.

What you will do

• Own relationships with existing partners across Africa and identify new partners and stakeholders.
• Build commercial relationships, negotiate deals, and oversee partnerships from the first meeting through go-live.
• Work with regulators and policymakers across the region and represent the company externally.
• Track, analyze, and report market metrics while developing best practices with the Growth team.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Business Development, and Engineering as the internal voice of the region.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 or more years of experience in high-performing, fast-paced environments such as technology, professional services, or finance.
• Demonstrated commercial deal-making ability.
• Experience working with regulators and policymakers in Africa.
• Significant ties to Africa.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a hands-on approach to execution.

Nice to have

• Fluency in a language other than English, such as French.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or payments.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on financial products designed to improve access to money for diaspora communities and emerging markets.
• Operate in a fast-growing company backed by international investors.
• Emphasis on impact, ownership, candid communication, practical problem-solving, and execution with grit.
• Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workforce with reasonable adjustments available during the hiring process.