Head of Business Development leading partnerships to expand Kuunda’s footprint in Africa. Overseeing strategy, execution, and account growth while fostering team development and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead the origination, negotiation, and expansion of strategic partnerships across Africa.
Identify and secure new high-value partnerships across priority markets.
Build playbooks for structuring repeatable and competitive deals.
Formulate business cases for new market entries, products, and partnerships.
Collaborate cross-functionally to validate assumptions and align on opportunities.
Ensure seamless transition from business development to execution, aligning with product, compliance, and operations teams.
Serve as an executive sponsor for key accounts, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for expansion.
Build and mentor a high-performing BD team with a clear pipeline, KPIs, and career paths.
Requirements
10+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial leadership, ideally in fintech, payments, or telecom.
Proven track record of closing high-value partnerships in Africa or emerging markets.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth, risk, and sustainability.
Experience developing and pitching business cases to executive stakeholders.
Broad network across financial and digital ecosystem players.
Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills at senior levels.
Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams and manage complex launches.
Entrepreneurial mindset suited to high-growth environments.
French language skills are an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements and an inclusive culture.
An exciting environment at the forefront of fintech innovation.
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