VP, Operations (Fintech)

TL;DR

VP, Operations (Fintech): Overseeing hirify.global's strategy and partnership operations in the EMEA region to enable local payments processing for international merchants with an accent on strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and P&L management. Focus on driving business development, optimizing operational costs, and managing complex regional partnerships across emerging markets.

Location: Hybrid in Cape Town, Lagos, or Nairobi

Company

hirify.global enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets.

What you will do

• Develop and implement country strategies aligned with organizational goals to enable local payments processing.
• Drive business development by identifying merchant opportunities, optimizing pricing, and closing strategic deals.
• Manage the region's P&L, ensuring forecast accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including AML/KYC policies, and liaise with statutory bodies and legal experts.
• Lead and develop the operations team to achieve regional corporate targets for revenue and volume.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with acquirers, processors, banks, and regulators in the payment ecosystem.

Requirements

• Proven experience in cross-border payments or financial systems across the EMEA region.
• Significant track record in negotiating and executing complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Strong people management skills with a proven ability to develop and lead teams.
• Thorough knowledge of the EMEA regulatory environment and compliance requirements.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and work across multiple time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedules driven by individual performance and impact.
• Monthly social budget for team bonding activities, either in-person or remotely.
• hirify.global Houses: company-provided housing for weekly global coworking retreats.
• Internal referral bonus program.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and ever-evolving fintech environment.

Hiring process

• Initial CV review by the Talent Acquisition team.
• Continuous communication via email at every stage of the process.
• Potential use of AI tools for application screening and resume analysis.