About the job
Overview:
A General Strategist with strong commercial acumen and deep exposure to fintech and financial services, skilled in launching and scaling new propositions while supporting established ones. Known for a builder mindset, data-driven decision-making, and business case development, this individual excels in cross-functional collaboration and influencing without direct authority. A clear communicator and storyteller, they translate strategy into actionable plans that drive measurable impact.
What you will be doing:
- Serve as a general business strategist supporting multiple consumer product propositions under the Maya ecosystem (e.g., cards, money movement, bills payment, airtime shop, QR payments/partnerships);
- Act as business lead for the development and growth of the Payroll proposition, a cross-functional vertical requiring collaboration across product, sales, marketing, and operations;
- Translate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable strategies that drive product adoption, usage, and revenue growth;
- Manage performance tracking, business reviews, and reporting to ensure each proposition is on track to meet growth and profitability targets;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, risk, compliance, marketing, operations, partnerships) to execute go-to-market plans and deliver on business objectives.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
- At least 68 years of relevant experience in consumer business management, product strategy, commercial management, or related roles (preferably in fintech, banking, or digital services).
- Demonstrated success in managing or growing consumer-facing propositions.
- Strong analytical background with experience in business case development and performance tracking.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly competitive environment.
