Regional Expansion Manager - Southern Africa ( Based in South Africa)

Regional Expansion Manager - Southern Africa ( Based in South Africa)

dLocal Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to lead our partnerships and market operations in Southern Africa. The role involves building and managing strategic relationships with acquirers, banks, regulators, and merchants, while driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What You Will Do

• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with potential partners — including acquirers and banks
• Negotiate, structure, and execute commercial partnerships and agreements
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, product, and technology) to align partnership integrations with the product and technology roadmap
• Monitor partnership performance, analyze results, and optimize strategies for improved outcomes
• Enhance operational capabilities across multiple payment methods
• Stay informed on local regulatory and licensing requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance and advising on potential business impacts
• Work closely with merchants and the commercial team to develop and enhance key products
• Maintain strong professional networks, attend industry events, and represent the company in relevant forums
• Liaise with local lawyers, accountants, and tax advisors to ensure smooth operational compliance
• Actively engage with regulators to build constructive relationships and facilitate business operations

What We Are Looking For

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What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

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