Umba

Computers + 1 more

Cross-Border Payments Lead

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What We're Looking For

  • 7+ years in payments, fintech, or financial services — cross-border or remittance experience strongly preferred
  • Track record of building and scaling payment products in emerging markets
  • Experience with both B2B and B2C commercial motions
  • Deep understanding of African payment corridors, FX dynamics, and regulatory landscape
  • Network in the global payments ecosystem — remittance companies, fintechs, platforms
  • Commercial operator who can sell, close, and build a team
  • Bonus: Experience with stablecoin, crypto, or blockchain payment infrastructure


Responsibilities
  • Own commercial strategy and revenue growth across both business and consumer segments
  • Build and execute go-to-market for each product line — different customers, different motions
  • Acquire and onboard high-value business customers (exporters, BPOs, tech companies)
  • Scale consumer adoption among freelancers and remote workers
  • Develop partnerships with global payment providers, platforms, and financial institutions
  • Drive payment volume growth and hit revenue targets
  • Work closely with product and engineering to shape the roadmap
  • Build and lead a commercial team as we scale


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