About the job
Our Mission
At Wave, we are on a transformative journey to make Africa the first cashless continent. Our vision takes root in a reality where, as of 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa was unbanked due to high fees, accessibility issues, and a lack of acceptance for card payments. This has forced individuals to keep their savings hidden and small businesses to rely on lenders with exorbitant rates.
We are addressing these challenges by creating financial services that are accessible and user-friendly: no hidden fees, immediate access, and universal acceptance. Even in areas where basic utilities are unreliable, our platform allows users to send money effortlessly. Since launching our mobile app in Senegal in 2017, we have expanded our user base to millions across nine countries, and we continue to grow rapidly.
Your role is crucial in helping us achieve our goal of a cashless Africa.
Your Contribution
As the largest financial institution in Senegal with over 9 million users, Wave is just beginning to realize its product potential and its impact on daily life.
We are seeking a resourceful, organized, and proactive individual to join our Business Development team in Sierra Leone. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will be the vital link between external partners and our internal teams, fostering relationships, establishing strategic partnerships, and executing contracts that align with the needs of our product and operational teams as we expand our presence in Sierra Leone.
In this role, you will:
Partnerships and Relationships:
- Develop and enhance partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Central Bank, banks, microfinance institutions, telecom companies, and businesses essential for Wave's growth. This will require thorough research and leveraging your existing networks to identify the best partners. You will also manage external relationships to ensure compliance with service level agreements. As Wave scales, the nature of partnerships and services will evolve.
- Be proactive in supporting Wave's growth in Sierra Leone, assisting with diverse tasks across various disciplines.

