Ongoing Recruitment at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Senior Associate, Business Development

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

The Role

• Flutterwave is looking to fill a Senior Associate, Business Development role in Nigeria.
• This role will be primarily contribute towards the sales of the company’s products covering various industries and sectors, with the key objectives to drive merchant onboarding and revenue growth.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be Like 

• Meet and/or exceed sales quotas by engaging with prospects and setting up high quality meetings that lead to quality pipeline and revenue
• Utilise lead generation tools available for outreach to source leads via outbound prospecting
• Ensure that customer complaints are investigated and promptly resolved across all channels
• Review sales performance against set budgets on a periodic basis and recommend action plans for improvement
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly sales reports for management's review
• Act on behalf of; and perform any other duties that may be assigned by management
• Make contact with potential new customers across a variety of channels - phone, email, social, chat
• Initiating the salesforce cycle right from lead generation to transacting customers
• Ensure effective management of relationships with key merchants (enterprise businesses)
• Develop and maintain a robust and enterprise focused pipeline deals in CRM (Freshsales)
• Maintain expert knowledge in the use cases and benefits of Flutterwave’s offerings and how they impact each user in an organisation
• Support in creation of sales messaging, follow up, and presentations to customer and prospect accounts
• Develop creative ways and ideas for reaching and engaging with prospect personas

Required Competency and Skillsets

• Bachelor's Degree in a Sales / Business Development related field
• 5+ years of business development experience specializing one or more sector
• Proven experience in sales across banking, fintech, financial service is highly preferred
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent people and relationship management skills, including leading a team
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and can easily
• Deep understanding of sales systems to support successful sales delivery
• Curiosity, a can-do attitude and willingness to continually learn
• Efficient multi-tasker and ability to work & deliver under pressure
• Proficiency in CRM tools including Freshsales
• Ability to adapt to new and challenging projects
• Ability to influence others and create a sense of urgency for your cause.

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2.) Associate, Enterprise Risk Management

Job Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate, Enterprise Risk Management to join our dynamic team.
• As a leading player in the financial technology sector, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the industry through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology.
• The Associate will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our enterprise to ensure the stability and security of our operations.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization's operations, systems, and processes.
• Work closely with business units to understand processes and identify areas of risk exposure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management considerations into business processes, product development, and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct regular risk assessments of third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present risk reports and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders, highlighting key risk trends, issues, and remediation efforts.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by providing relevant documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies and industry partners.
• Utilize industry knowledge to stay informed about emerging risks and assess their potential impact on the organization and provide proactive recommendations to senior management to address these risks.
• Assist in development and implementation of risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to mitigate identified risks and enhance the overall risk posture of the organization.
• Act as a subject matter expert on enterprise risk management best practices, methodologies, and tools, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a waver:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; advanced Degree (e.g., MBA, FRM, PRM, CFA) preferred.
• Proven 4+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the fintech industry or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements relevant to the fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with hands-on experience in risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation.
• Proficiency in regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to fintech, such as GDPR, KYC/AML, and cybersecurity regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of driving results and implementing risk management initiatives that add tangible value to the business.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

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3.) Associate, Risk & Compliance Reporting

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• We are seeking a seasoned Associate, Risk & Compliance Reporting, to join our dynamic team.
• As a fintech company operating in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is paramount to our success.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of risk and compliance reporting processes.
• This role requires a keen understanding of financial regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• This person should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential risks.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Assist in the development and maintenance of risk reporting frameworks to track and monitor key risk indicators.
• Collect and analyze data from various sources to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks.
• Conduct periodic reviews of compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory changes.
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to conduct in-depth analysis of risk and compliance data.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with cross-functional teams to validate data accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare regular risk reports for management review, highlighting key findings and recommendations. They should also be able to support in conducting regular risk assessments and provide insights into emerging risk trends.
• Support the compliance team in ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance reports to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of risk and compliance reporting processes and procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training materials and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments, including legal, finance, and operations, to ensure a coordinated approach to risk and compliance management.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address inquiries and provide timely updates on risk and compliance matters.

Required competency and skillset to be a waver

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven 4+ years of experience in risk management, compliance reporting, or regulatory affairs within the financial services industry, with a focus on fintech preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI and DAX).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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