Head of Merchant Payments at Yas Tanzania

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive growth roadmap for the merchant payments business, ensuring revenue targets align with budget goals and financial forecasts.
• Develop and deploy scalable strategies and relevant partnerships to acquire new merchants across diverse market segments, industries, and geographies.
• Lead revenue growth initiatives, including personalized campaigns, partnership strategies, and market penetration programs to maximize profitability.
• Synergize with operations, technology, and innovation teams to ensure seamless operation of the merchant payment platform across all channels.
• Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships to expand reach and strengthen Mixx position in the market.
• Oversee merchant payments P&L, budgeting, forecasting, unit economics, and resource allocation to optimize growth and investments while ensuring profitability.
• Manage a high-performing team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.

Core Competencies:

• Familiarity with regulatory landscapes affecting mobile financial services.
• Proficiency in leveraging analytics, research, and market insights for strategic decision-making.
• Deep understanding of merchant payments and its ecosystem, market dynamics, product management, and revenue & cost optimization.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Technology, or related fields.
• 7+ years’ experience in mobile money, fintech, or related industries with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• MBA is an added advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

“We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices.”

How to Apply:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If this description corresponds to you, grow with us by applying before May 19, 2025.