Strategic Growth Director FINTECH (JHB or CT)
Global Payments Infrastructure Firm
As the strategic advisor and primary point of contact for some of our client’s largest enterprise clients (account size of $100k+ per month), you will manage relationships at all levels of our global client base, including executives, middle-layer management, and operational team members.
- You will work closely with various internal teams, such as sales, marketing, support, product managers, engineering, and our c-suite, to direct our business efforts and build world-class partnerships with our clients
- The ideal candidate is an independent, high-achieving individual, able to stand out in an entrepreneurial environment and excel through self-motivation and personal drive. You have exceptional interpersonal skills, naturally, take initiative, and use first principle thinking to solve problems.
- This is an opportunity to work at one of Africa’s leading fintech scale-ups in a role that is highly strategic.
Is industry experience important for this position?
Not necessarily - however you do need to have :Strong indication of ability to manage and build strategic relationships
Analytical foundationIndication of first principles problem-solvingPayments experience would be an advantage but not aStrategic hire who will take full ownership of the existing revenue and growth of revenue of the enterprise clientsWho will this new hire work most closely with? Who will they work with cross-departmentally? Please name key individuals.
Our enterprise clientsSales, marketing, legal, client solutions, support, product managers, finance and excoWhat are the non-negotiable qualifications, skills, personality traits, and experiences must this person have?
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience5 years? experience in a management consulting, investment management, product management or related fieldCommercial and sales acumen; ability to understand business drivers and deliver business valueOutstanding analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-makingLeadership & Strategic Capabilities
A strategic thinker with excellent project management skillsCredibility and experience engaging with ExCo and senior leadershipStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across levelsExceptional communication skills and negotiation techniquesThrives under pressure and adapts well to fast-paced or high-demand environmentsInterpersonal Strengths
High EQ with a people-driven mindsetCharismatic, energetic, and capable of building trust and influenceCustomer-oriented and able to establish robust relationships with the assigned customer baseA team player who loves working with diverse groups and peopleMindset & Work Style
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate autonomouslyDynamic and adaptable in response to changing requirementsManages multiple opportunities and priorities concurrently with composureLogistics
Willingness to travel 30% of your time (but can be based in JHB or CT?What skills are coachable or nice-to-have?
Analytical / statistical backgroundPrevious experience in the payment space in South Africa or other global companiesGood knowledge of today's major e-commerce and payment technologies, players, and trendsWhat is the role scope and responsibilities?
Client Success & Retention
Own the end-to-end client journey from the point of signature, ensuring long-term success and strong retention outcomes across all relevant offeringsBuild high-touch, consultative relationships with enterprise clients and teams at all levels, driving strategic stakeholder engagement initiativesMap and execute client-specific success plans to develop and maintain strong partnership capital, maintaining regular, value-driven engagement with client stakeholdersContinuously pursue account development opportunities by proactively identifying client needs and deepening strategic alignmentCommercial Growth : Adoption, Upsells & Cross-Sells
Analyse client performance, product usage, and commercial trends to identify, recommend, and execute high-impact expansion opportunitiesEnsure consistent product adoption by monitoring transaction volumes, user engagement, and pulling levers to improve utilisation where necessaryLeverage a data-driven approach to understand where value is being generated and where product adoption can be improvedIdentify opportunities to drive new revenue growth using up- and cross-sellingProduct Performance & Strategic Enablement
Deliver strategic expertise and product education throughout the client lifecycle, supporting confident and effective usage of solutionsMonitor and report on product performance within client environments, identifying blockers to usage or value and escalating where appropriateUnderstand products, services, and partner ecosystem deeply in order to proactively meet client needs and offer impactful solutionsGuide clients in optimising their implementation, identifying integration opportunities and advising on product-fit best practicesService & Support Excellence
Oversee support and service-level adherence across accounts, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and coordination with the Support and Integration teamsProactively track client tickets, queries, and escalations — ensuring internal stakeholders are aligned and responsiveTake a proactive and responsive approach to client service and problem-solving, embedding a high-touch, always-on mindsetCross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams ?Sales, Legal, Integration, Product, Support, Finance, Data, Fraud, CSuite) to ensure a best-in-class client experienceAct as a central point of coordination across teams to align on client strategy, product delivery, and issue resolutionEffectively manage internal stakeholders to align on priorities and resource planning that supports client success#J-18808-Ljbffr