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To build and scale M-Pesa into Tanzania’s leading digital financial services platform by driving ecosystem growth, financial inclusion, and sustainable revenue through innovative fintech solutions.
Job Responsibility
Define and execute the Financial Services strategy, owning full P&L, to deliver scalable growth, profitability, and market leadership across payments, credit, savings, insurance, and digital financial solutions
Build and scale strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, merchants, and government to position M-Pesa as the preferred digital payments and financial services platform
Lead development and adoption of innovative, customer-centric financial products leveraging data, technology, and digital channels to improve experience and increase usage
Drive revenue growth through optimized pricing, merchant and agent network expansion, and omnichannel distribution, ensuring strong market penetration across all customer segments
Ensure regulatory compliance (AML, KYC, data privacy), strengthen fraud prevention and system resilience, and maintain high levels of customer trust and operational efficiency
Builds a high-performing M-Pesa organization by empowering leaders, shaping a scalable talent structure, and developing critical fintech capabilities. The role drives attraction, development, and retention of top talent while embedding a strong performance culture, structured learning, and knowledge sharing to enhance engagement, productivity, and innovation
Requirements
Strong leadership and proven experience in fintech, digital financial services, or payments ecosystems
Commercial acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership and growth delivery
Strategic thinking with ability to build and scale platform-based business models
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence regulators and partners
Customer-centric mindset with focus on innovation, data-driven decisions, and digital excellence
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology, or related field
Minimum 15 years’ experience in financial services, fintech, telecoms, or banking