Posted:1 hour ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Telecommunications
Description:
Umba combines advanced tools and techniques to optimize risk exposures in emerging markets that are currently underserved by traditional banking services. The Umba platform allows users to apply, receive and repay microloans through their mobile phone while using machine learning to underwrite using a risk score that is highly accurate and improves over time. umba has just rolled out a new online POS solution and is teaming up with some of the biggest e-commerce merchants to increase customers access to online goods and services.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build and manage Umba’s full capital pipeline (equity, debt, grants, strategic)
- Lead applications and negotiations for KES, NGN, and USD debt facilities
- Lead applications and negotiations for new equity rounds
- Maintain investor CRM, follow-up cadence, and weekly reporting
- Prepare and refine the pitch deck, model, and diligence materials
- Coordinate data room and handle investor/lender Q&A
- Build and maintain the financial model, stress tests, and scenario plans
- Identify and engage new capital partners (VC, PE, impact funds, family offices, banks, DFIs)
- Track capital adequacy, balance sheet strength, and regulatory requirements
- Drive deal processes end-to-end and push to close
- Build long-term capital strategy across loan book, remittances, FX, and new products
Requirements
- 3–7 years experience in one of: VC, PE, investment banking, impact investing, debt funds, fintech strategy/finance
- Deep understanding of African capital markets or emerging-market lending
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Excellent writing, organization, and follow-through
- High ownership, independence, and ability to run multiple deal processes
- Bonus: prior experience in credit, lending, FX, remittances, or digital banking
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
