General Manager Job at SoLo Funds

SoLo Funds is a financial service provider enabling a marketplace where members can request and fund emergency needs. SoLo launched in 2018 with the goal of providing a lending alternative that was equitable, empowering, and community-driven. Since then, we’ve processed millions of transactions and redefined financial services for our community members.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• 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
• 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 the 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
• 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 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
• 5+ years of experience in management or consultancy in an international business setting
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
• A Master's Degree, MBA or other relevant fields, strongly preferred
• 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