Country Manager

A global payments leader focused on helping some of the best companies in the world expand in emerging countries is looking to add an experienced Country Manager in Nigeria to its team. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where they operate, this company makes it simple and risk-free for their client partners to make inroads into the world s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

A bit about the role:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading strategy and partnerships in Nigeriato enable local payments processing for international merchants.

Requirements

Your daily adventures include:

Contacting potential partners-acquirers and banks, building relationships with them

Negotiating and executing commercial partnerships and agreements

Working with internal teams on operations/product/technology road maps and integration of partnerships

Analysing performance results and optimizing accordingly

Improving operational capabilities for the different payment methods

Staying on top of local regulatory/licensing requirements and how it impacts the company s business

Working closely with merchants and commercial team, focusing on the development of key products

Maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations, attending conferences and industry events

Contacting with local lawyers, accountants, and tax experts in order to ensure the operation is running accordingly

Staying on top of local regulations and engaging with regulators when necessary

What it takes to succeed:

Open to constant change in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, a self-starter, open to working across time zones with teams all over the world

Proven experience in payments or other financial systems in Africa

Proven success partnering and working cross-functionally to make things happen

Significant experience negotiating and executing contracts and agreements

Established relevant business network

Someone willing and able to take smart risks based on solid strategy and deep partnership understanding

Team player - can effectively lead a project or participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations

Curious profile and positive attitude

Thorough knowledge of the market

Technical knowledge will be considered a plus

Commitment to compliance and understanding of the regulatory environment in Nigeria