Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive – International Regions Expansion (Africa)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About the Job

• To support the drive of the African Expansion strategy, and execute the framework for achieving Cards Interoperability within the selected market, collaborating with relevant teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, engage, sign-up / execute agreements and manage entities in focus Countries.
• Convert existing pipeline Issuers/acquirers and onboard partners required to achieve interoperability.
• Extend existing Verve products to new African markets and support expansion initiatives
• Support initiatives to deepen and grow the business through strategic relationship management, development of Verve ecosystem and other key requirements for the business growth.
• Internal and external stakeholders’ management.
• Support research and create strategy for rapid expansion of the Verve scheme.
• Conduct market research
• Provide business support and guidance to project teams for onboarding and integration of strategic partners.
• Any other assign task toward the successful execution of the African expansion strategies.

Requirements
General Education:

• University First Degree in Management, Engineering or Sciences.
• MBA will be an added advantage.
• French language fluency will be a plus.

Relevant professional certifications.

• Certification in Project management and /or Business Analysis will be an added advantage.

Experience:
General Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in Banking (Electronic Banking and/or Transaction Banking Divisions) or Fintech.
• Experience closing large corporate and complex deals will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Consulting or/ Telecoms will be an added advantage.
• Experience in pan African business engagements will be an added advantage.
• Experience in card issuance, acquiring and payments projects will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.