Job Vacancy: Job title: General Manager (Nigeria)
Job description: SoLo Funds is on a mission to help millions of citizens gain access to loans when living paycheck to paycheck and grow their money when they have savings. Launched in 2018 as a unique and proprietary lending marketplace, today SoLo is the leading alternative financial solution providing the fastest loans available for borrowers and the opportunity for lenders to earn significant returns. We are a VC-funded (Series B) Fintech company backed by Techstars, and Acme Capital alongside partnerships with Visa, NBCUniversal, iHeart and Essence.
SoLo Funds is seeking an experienced General Manager as we build our services to operate in Nigeria. The Nigeria GM will partner with stakeholders across the organization to launch the SoLo marketplace in Nigeria, grow the Nigerian user base, and develop a playbook for further expansion and scale in Africa.In order to succeed in this position, you need to be highly driven, live in and have a passion for Nigeria and its fintech space, and a desire to help build our marketplace from the ground up.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate across all SoLo’s departments to develop, launch and grow our SoLo Nigeria
- Lead GTM planning and SoLo’s launch in Nigeria
- Own in-market growth initiatives, including consumer marketing campaigns
- Assess, secure and manage relationships with partners to hypercharge growth in the market alongside SoLo’s management
- Negotiate with vendors and service providers needed for localization efforts
- Collaborate with region specific partners to acquire all necessary resources and services
- Collaborate with leadership to strategize how best to roll out the product line
- Synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress
- Network effectively with financial regulatory groups and develop strong professional relationships across financial services industry
- Adapt the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity
- Lead product marketing–including copywriting and localization for the Nigerian product
- Collaborate on market research and be the voice of the customer internally
- Leverage your learnings to develop a playbook for further expansion in Africa, in partnership with growth, design, product, and engineering teams
- Develop and lead cross functional teams at the intersection of product and marketing to scale the market and drive regional growth
- Take initiative and ownership to both drive regional strategy and implement it
You’re a Great Fit if You Have:
- Local Nigeria financial industry experience and expertise
- A master’s degree, MBA or other relevant fields, strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in management or consultancy in an international business setting
- Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
- The ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
- Outstanding negotiating skills
- Analytical planner with superior problem-solving skills
- Solid history of data-driven strategic development
You’re an All Star Fit if You Have:
- Significant experience in the finance and marketing fields
- Experience building a startup, or being part of a startup creation process
- Experience in marketplaces
About SoLo Funds
SoLo is the leading alternative financial solution providing the fastest loan option to borrowers and option for lenders to obtain significant value. We’re on a mission to provide the most intelligent (affordable + financially empowering) option for funds and banking services by leveraging the best technologies in the world.
Our Benefits
Remote Workplace
Unlimited Vacation Time
Full Healthcare Benefits
401K Offered
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:17:17 GMT
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