Head of Fintech

This is a new position for Inkomoko, with a great opportunity to leverage technology to improve how we do business. As a member of the Finance team, the successful candidate will also work closely with the IT team, to help the organization improve the digital experience across financial operations, management of the Inkomoko loan fund, and services to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Operational Fintech: 

• Serve as the lead in Inkomoko’s platform management for technology on all accounting and lending functions
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement, providing potential solutions that improve business performance, including automating payroll, API solutions with banking partners, transitioning accounting software, and other tech for managing financial performance.
• Develop fintech SOPs and train staff to optimally use all internal tech financial systems and processes, and manage any usage gaps
• Ensure all FinTech-related decisions are backed by data
• Implement adequate risk mitigation and controls in FinTech

Investment Fintech: 

• Partner with IT to implement and improve Inkomoko’s Core Banking Solution to optimize management of Inkomoko’s $30M USD loan fund
• Develop and implement intuitive fintech processes and systems to add value to Inkomoko’s lending strategy as we scale across geographies.
• Leverage newer technologies (machine learning, AI, etc) to improve Inkomoko’s lending
• Work with the Tech team and the investment team during the configuration of new investment products in the system

Client-focused Fintech: 

• Identify gaps, develop possibilities, and implement solutions that will enable Inkomoko to deliver value to clients through tech-enabled solutions (ie. mobile lending app)
• Continual improvement of client-facing services through maintaining knowledge of tech solutions and modifying those to be appropriate for rural, low-bandwidth clients

• At least 6 years of fintech experience in East Africa
• A highly empathetic community builder and/or HCDer who has experience working with marginalized communities in East Africa (e.g. refugees, women, youth)
• Experience in FinTech, financial sector, or related technology industry 
• A highly effective communicator who can engage data and storytelling to build consensus across cross-functional team environments and from different cultures.
• Willingness to fail. This person will need to be willing to pivot, iterate, and let go when needed.  Be committed to solving the problem, not wedded to the solution.

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

TO APPLY

If you have matching qualifications for the role, please submit your cover letter and CV HERE on or before Jan 15, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.  As a company, we have policies in place that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

NB: We do not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.