💼 About This Role

You'll build and strengthen partnerships between Wave and key entities like the Central Bank, banks, and telecom companies in Sierra Leone. Your work will directly enable Wave's mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by scaling financial services. This role offers high impact in a fast-growing fintech with autonomy over strategic partnerships.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Identify and negotiate partnerships with banks, telcos, and fintechs.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders and ensure SLAs are met.
• Produce performance reports and presentations for partners.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal standards.

📋 Requirements

• University degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in business development at banks, telcos, or fintechs.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Work authorization in Sierra Leone.

✨ Nice to Have

• Strong network in B2B sales or telecom sector.
• Experience working at an international company.
• Strategic thinking and proactive execution skills.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏥 Health insurance for you and dependents.
• 👶 26 weeks parental leave for mothers, 4 weeks for fathers.
• 💻 Airtime reimbursement.
• 🍽️ Free food and beautiful office space.
• 💰 Competitive salary with transparent formula.

🚩 Heads Up

• Requires relocation for 2-3 month periods without explicit compensation.
• Combines business development with compliance and regulatory duties.
• Role mentions 'do whatever it takes' suggesting broad, undefined scope.