Senior Associate - Payments and Digital Financial Services

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of consultants in providing strategic advice to clients on issues involving payments, ranging from market insights to internal design and value propositions.
• Business Development: Develop and execute proposals for new client engagements.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the payments industry.
• Thought Leadership: Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in payments technology and grow personal and firm profile through blogs and public reports.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects, including:
  • National switches
  • Regulators
  • Development partners in the payment space
  • Banks (payment divisions - issuing, acquiring, across all payment streams)
  • Payment Service Providers
  • Fintechs
  • Card Associations
• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and manage strategic partnerships.
• Mentorship: Develop and train more junior members of the team.
• Product Innovation: Develop new products and services that can be sold to clients in the field of payments and digital financial services.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in consulting, payments, or DFS (Digital Financial Services) strategy.
• Problem-Solving: Passionate, self-motivated, and energetic problem-solvers who carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect and consulting character.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking and ability to learn fast with an excellent academic record.
• Ethics: High value for integrity and ethical behavior.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work Style: Ability to work independently and as part of a team; proactive and hands-on with the ability to motivate others in a fast-paced environment.
• Service Excellence: Commitment to excellence and high-quality client service.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Genesis Analytics application portal: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1160790 which redirects to the official Genesis recruitment platform.