Business Intelligence Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Business Intelligence Manager (Fintech): Driving strategic decision-making for Kenya Operations by building advanced forecasting models and competitive intelligence frameworks with an accent on analytical rigor and commercial acumen. Focus on identifying market inflection points, pressure-testing strategic assumptions, and translating complex datasets into actionable executive narratives.

Location: Must be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Company

hirify.global is a leading African fintech company that has unlocked over $1.5 billion in credit for the unbanked, recognized globally for its rapid growth and impact.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic early-warning system by identifying emerging threats and opportunities.
• Build advanced forecasting models and scenario planning frameworks to pressure-test business strategies.
• Develop unsolicited strategic recommendations based on market dynamics and performance data.
• Maintain comprehensive competitive intelligence to inform proactive response strategies.
• Design executive dashboards and KPI frameworks that align operational activities with strategic goals.
• Partner cross-functionally to translate complex insights into executable commercial strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 6-8 years of experience in strategic analysis, business intelligence, and business management.
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives with measurable impact in high-growth sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python/R, Excel financial modeling, and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Must be based in Nairobi, Kenya with a strong understanding of East African market dynamics.
• Exceptional ability to distill complex analyses into actionable recommendations for C-suite executives.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to sit at the strategic heart of a high-impact, rapidly growing fintech company.
• Commitment to professional development through coaching partnerships and training programs.
• Supportive environment with family-friendly policies and a focus on employee well-being.
• Culture that values proactive problem-solving, analytical rigor, and strategic intelligence.
• Flexible work environment that empowers employees to own their career journeys.