Description:Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi - Kenya and DC Metro area - U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diasp…Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi - Kenya and DC Metro area - U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alternative investments solutions are based on four main products: real estate, structured solutions, private equity and advisory. Most of the investment opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa are not in the listed markets, hence our focus on alternative investments to find uncommon value and returns for our clients.View moreView less
Conduct research on local and global payment ecosystems, including banks, fintechs, and emerging solutions.
Analyze local and international payment processes (including M-Pesa, card networks, crypto, stable coins, and cross-border remittances), identify key inefficiencies and gaps, and evaluate how stable coins can integrate with existing infrastructure to improve speed, cost, and accessibility.
Assist with partner and merchant requirements: KYB/KYC documentation, due diligence questionnaires, and compliance checks.
Engage both internal stakeholders and external partners to align operational requirements and pain points with available market solutions and capabilities.
Document findings, process flows, and potential solution approaches.
Support the development of business cases for new payment solutions or improvements.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in payment processes and infrastructure.
Track industry trends and innovations in payments and financial services.
Collaborate with system analysts and technical teams to translate research into actionable insights.
Any other duties that will be assigned from time to time
Requirements
Have attained at least a B+ in KCSE (or its equivalent).
Have graduated or are expecting to graduate with at least a Second Class Upper Honors (or its equivalent).
Experience or familiarity with digital payments ecosystem is a strong added advantage
Have a high tolerance for constructive criticism of their work.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Curious, proactive, and willing to learn about financial systems and payments.
Understanding of financial services, payments, or fintech is an added advantage.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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