Country Manager, Fintech - Ascent Search

Ascent Search recruits top-bracket talent for investors and rapidly growing companies globally - including Venture Capital & Private Equity funds, Startups, Scaleups and Industry leaders.

Many of our clients are industry disruptors and innovators, addressing commercial and social challenges - and they demand the very best talent to drive their growth.

 

OUR CLIENT

Backed by a world-class management team and suite of investors, this Fintech company is one of the fastest-growing in Africa, taking its operations to over a dozen countries and providing affordable financial products to millions of people.

 

THE ROLE: Country Manager

The business requires a Country Manager to drive sales and partnerships, taking full P&L responsibility along the way. You will manage a vibrant team spanning Business Development, Finance, Operations, IT, HR and Customer Relations.

 

The right person for this role is a proven leader who can think strategically, inspire a diverse team and prides themselves as a customer champion.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate with at least 7 years’ experience in Business Development and/or Sales Operations
• Fluent English
• Experience of P&L ownership
• Agile; able to deal with change or ambiguity at times
• Organised and driven
• Preferred: Relevant experience in West Africa, ideally Ghana

 

A complete job description will be shared with shortlisted candidates.