CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Leading South African Exchange, VALR, Seeking a Country Manager for Kenya

Job requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of the Kenyan financial and regulatory environment, including payments, AML/KYC, and Central Bank regulations.
• Proven experience managing P&L and delivering commercial growth in a regulated market.
• Strong relationships with regulators, banks, payment providers, and key ecosystem partners.
• Experience building teams and operational structures from the ground up.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Law; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Demonstrated alignment with VALR’s values of humility, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• The role requires permanent residence in Kenya to ensure strong, continuous engagement in the local market. Kenyan citizenship is not a requirement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead VALR’s market entry and business operations in Kenya in line with group strategy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain strong relationships with the Central Bank of Kenya and other authorities.
• Build and manage a local team to deliver operational, compliance, and commercial outcomes.
• Develop and execute a local growth strategy covering user acquisition, partnerships, and product localisation.
• Manage Kenya’s P&L, budgets, and financial performance to ensure sustainable growth.
• Build partnerships with banks, payment providers, fintechs, and local institutions.
• Represent VALR externally with regulators, partners, media, and at industry events.
• Collaborate with global teams across Compliance, Product, Legal, and Marketing to align local execution with global standards.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities.

Job Benefits:

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