Strategy Associate (Fintech)

Strategy Associate (Fintech)
IO Global, Kenya

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jul 19, 2022
Last Date
Aug 19, 2022
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Job Description

IO Global is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies which builds high-assurance blockchain infrastructure solutions for public and private sector clients. IOG is also the driving force behind Cardano and ATALA PRISM.

IO Africa has been on the ground working on the African continent since 2017, engaging with nation-states, enterprises, and high potential disruptive startups. We are currently collaborating with five nation-states aiming to implement projects that can instigate the digital transformation of the country.

Our diverse and dynamic Africa team is expanding and is searching for talented individuals who are passionate about making change happen by solving real-world problems with real-world solutions. As Strategy Associate, you will have expertise in Fintech and Consulting and will be responsible for leveraging deep Fintech business domain expertise, empowering partners to be more competitive while unlocking value and driving profitable growth. You will also support various internal strategy initiatives by leading research, analysis, and strategy development in both traditional and non-traditional ways.

Your mission

In Fintech Strategy, you will:

  • Review and analytically support the curation of the Microfinance and Lending activities of the IO Africa Team
  • Analyze MFI trends and identify target institutions to work with and effectively lead communication with them
  • Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of the FinTech sector in Africa
  • Drive strategic opportunities which incorporate blockchain technology solutions into broader business transformations.

As a Consultant, you will:

  • Define objectives for strategic projects and build project plans
  • Manage workstreams, own deliverables, and oversee external consultants
  • Frame strategic questions and develop hypotheses and project plans to deliver strategy and implementation plans
  • Facilitate strategy development by running workshops with senior members of internal teams and partners
  • Communicate strategy in a concise and easy-to-absorb way so that it can be seamlessly put into action.

Requirements

Your expertise

  • BSc/BA in relevant fields; MBA is a plus
  • Three years experience in business or corporate strategy offices or at a consulting firm focusing on client-facing strategic projects or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year of experience in at least one of the following: operating model strategy or Fintech-driven revenue growth strategy
  • Strong experience in planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing (technology) strategy recommendations
  • Experience in the technology sector, including the development of business cases
  • Some understanding of blockchain is a plus
  • Skilled in making presentations and telling stories
  • Expert user of content creation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Miro, etc.) and business intelligence and collaboration tools
  • A strong understanding of the African financial / fintech markets.

Benefits

Location

IOG is a fully distributed organization and therefore this is a remote position. Due to team distribution we are ideally searching for someone in an EAT/SAST time zone.

All Colleagues

  • Flexible schedule
  • Remote work - ability to work anywhere
  • Laptop reimbursement
  • New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
  • Learning amp; Development opportunities
  • Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan

US Employees

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits coverage through Anthem with 100% premium cost covered by IO Global for the employee and dependents
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance

UK Employees

  • Monthly Health Stipend to use towards any wellness or medical coverage/service
  • Pension

Job Specification

Job Rewards and Benefits

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