Financial Services Partnerships Manager, West Africa, Fintech job opportunity at Optasia.



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Optasia Financial Services Partnerships Manager, West Africa, Fintech
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Optasia  is a fully enabled B2B2X  financial technology platform  covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all.  We are changing the world our way . We are seeking enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are result driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who deliver solutions in an innovative and exciting environment. The FSP Manager – West Africa plays a critical role in managing and growing Optasia’s partnerships with financial institutions across designated markets in the West Africa region. This role ensures seamless integration, operational alignment, and strategic collaboration between Optasia and its Financial Services Provider (FSP) partners, primarily banks and like-minded financial services institutions.  What you will do  Partnership Management  Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned FSPs  Build and maintain strong relationships with partner institutions  Coordinate joint planning, performance reviews, and strategic alignment  Operational Coordination  Oversee day-to-day operations between Optasia and the FSP  Ensure timely execution of commercial agreements and service-level commitments  Monitor KPIs and resolve operational issues in collaboration with internal teams  Project Implementation  Lead onboarding and launch activities for new products or markets  Coordinate cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, tech, product) to meet FSP requirements  Track implementation timelines and ensure delivery against milestones  Compliance & Documentation  Support KYC, regulatory, and contractual documentation processes  Ensure all partner activities comply with internal and external standards  Reporting & Analysis  Provide regular updates on partner performance and market dynamics  Identify growth opportunities and recommend improvements to commercial model  What you will bring  Strong liquidity and understanding of treasury management  Previous experience as a Relationship manager in corporate or commercial banking is a plus  Strong understanding of digital financial services, banking, or fintech ecosystems  Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills  Project management experience with cross-functional coordination  Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data  Fluent in English; Fluency in French is necessary for this role  Your key attributes  Strong desire for exploring, evaluating and understanding in depth old and new technologies  Passion for learning new technologies and eagerness to collaborate with other creative minds  Excellent judgment, organizational and problem-solving skills  Ability to hit tight deadlines and work under pressure and strict attention to detail  Excellent communication skills and team working mentality   Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)  Why you should apply  What we offer:  👟 Flexible remote working  💸 Competitive remuneration package  🏝 Extra day off on your birthday  💰 Performance-based bonus scheme  📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart  Optasia’s Perks:   🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment  🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry  🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground  🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you  📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms    Optasia’s Values 🌟  #1 Drive to Thrive:  Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.  #2 Customer-First Mindset : We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.  #3 Bridge the Gap:  Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.  #4 Go-Getter Spirit:  We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.  #5 Together we will do it:  We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals. 

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