Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers. We wor...

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Senior Associate - Payments and Digital Financial Services

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

MBA/MSc/MA

Experience

4 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Consultancy , Finance / Accounting / Audit

The Payments and DFS Senior Associate is responsible for leading a team of consultants in providing strategic advice to banks, payment service providers, regulators and fintechs on matters involving payments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the payments industry, as well as experience in consulting and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of consultants in providing strategic advice to clients on issues involving payments - from market insights to internal design and value proposition
• Develop and execute proposals for new client engagements
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the payments industry
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in payments technology and grow personal and firm profile through blogs and public reports
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects. Clients are expected to include:
• National switches
• Regulators
• Development partners in the payment space
• Banks (payment divisions - issuing, acquiring, across all payment streams)
• Payment Service Providers
• Fintechs
• Card Associations
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships
• Develop and train more junior members of the team
• Develop new products and services that can be sold to clients in the field of payments and digital financial services

Requirements

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record

The successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the flexible nature of the job, and like to hit the ground running. You are pro-active and hands-on, with the ability to not only work effectively as part of team, but also to motivate the team and ensure they can excel.

You are likely to have:

• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in consulting or payments or DFS strategy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to excellence and client service

• Lead a team of consultants in providing strategic advice to clients on issues involving payments - from market insights to internal design and value proposition
• Develop and execute proposals for new client engagements
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the payments industry
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in payments technology and grow personal and firm profile through blogs and public reports
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects. Clients are expected to include:
• National switches
• Regulators
• Development partners in the payment space
• Banks (payment divisions - issuing, acquiring, across all payment streams)
• Payment Service Providers
• Fintechs
• Card Associations
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships
• Develop and train more junior members of the team
• Develop new products and services that can be sold to clients in the field of payments and digital financial services

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to excellence and client service

• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in consulting or payments or DFS strategy