Posted:3 hours 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
What You'll Do
- Own commercial strategy and revenue growth across both business and consumer segments
- Build and execute go-to-market for each product line — different customers, different motions
- Acquire and onboard high-value business customers (exporters, BPOs, tech companies)
- Scale consumer adoption among freelancers and remote workers
- Develop partnerships with global payment providers, platforms, and financial institutions
- Drive payment volume growth and hit revenue targets
- Work closely with product and engineering to shape the roadmap
- Build and lead a commercial team as we scale
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years in payments, fintech, or financial services — cross-border or remittance experience strongly preferred
- Track record of building and scaling payment products in emerging markets
- Experience with both B2B and B2C commercial motions
- Deep understanding of African payment corridors, FX dynamics, and regulatory landscape
- Network in the global payments ecosystem — remittance companies, fintechs, platforms
- Commercial operator who can sell, close, and build a team
- Bonus: Experience with stablecoin, crypto, or blockchain payment infrastructure
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
