General Manager

The role of the General Manager at PayKit is crucial for driving the overall business strategy, ensuring substantial growth, and expanding market presence. This position demands senior leadership expertise to oversee all operational facets within a regulated environment, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability.

PayKit provides robust, fast, secure, and transparent payment solutions through unparalleled networks across African banks, mobile money operators, and payment providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business strategy, growth, and market expansion.
• Ensure full compliance with CBK regulations, AML/CFT, and data protection standards.
• Oversee operations, service delivery, and system reliability.
• Build strategic partnerships with banks, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), fintechs, and government entities.
• Lead high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Oversee product innovation across payment APIs, collections, disbursements, wallets, and International Money Transfer (IMT) services.
• Manage financial performance, risk, and profitability.

Qualifications & Experience

This role requires a highly experienced leader with a deep understanding of the digital financial services landscape in a regulated environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years’ experience in fintech, payments, banking, or digital financial services.
• 7+ years in senior leadership roles within a regulated environment.
• Proven experience scaling payment or digital financial services.

Added Advantage:

• MBA or Master’s degree.