Regional Head: Products and Innovation at - Nairobi, Kenya - Robert Walters

Description

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Summary

A leading Fintech company based in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking a Regional Head for Products and Innovation to join their team.

They aspire to create an Africa where the integration of payments seamlessly becomes a part of everyday life.
The Regional Head for Products and Innovation will be responsible for:

Propelling the strategic evolution and innovation of the company's product portfolios across the business lines of the company Group in East Africa.

Providing customer-centric Fintech solutions that address the demands of emerging markets
Establishing a prominent presence in the competitive Fintech landscape of the region.
Guiding the Fintech Company towards product innovation, ensuring it remains at the forefront of Fintech advancements.

Formulating comprehensive go-to-market strategies, encompassing product positioning, marketing campaigns, and sales enablement, with the aim of guaranteeing successful product launches and widespread adoption.

The Regional Head of Products and Innovation based in Nairobi, Kenya will collaborate closely with the Legal and Risk & Compliance departments, with a key focus on ensuring that all products, newly developed or enhanced, comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualification and Requirements for the Regional Head for Products and Innovation based in Nairobi, Kenya:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Demonstrated leadership expertise in a C-suite or Senior Management capacity, involving the development, nurturing, and leadership of high-performing product management teams.

Demonstrated expertise in the East African financial market with deep understanding of its distinct challenges, opportunities, regulatory landscape, customer behaviours, and cultural nuances.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Fintech ecosystem, encompassing experience in areas such as mobile banking, digital payments, blockchain, or other prevalent Fintech innovations in East Africa, is essential.