Country Director – Botswana

About the role

The Country Director is the appointed principal officer for Ezra’s licensed fintech operations in Botswana. Reporting to the Board and CEO, this senior leader ensures operational efficiency, financial prudence, and full regulatory compliance while driving profitable market expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory & Compliance Leadership: Act as the legally mandated principal officer, implementing policies and procedures aligned with the Regulated Institution’s strategic objectives.
• Business Growth: Drive market penetration and adoption of Ezra’s digital lending solutions, including Airtime Credit Services, Nano, and BNPL.
• Financial Stewardship: Own the country P&L, manage expenditures and income in line with the approved budget, and regularly brief the Board on financial performance.
• Technology & Data Integrity: Oversee local operations to ensure robust, reliable, and secure business processes driven by central technology and data teams.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with global product and technology teams to enhance existing products and develop new opportunities.
• Stakeholder Relations: Manage relationships with mobile/digital wallet operators, financial service providers, and governmental bodies to expand market share.
• Operational and People Management: Define job descriptions, ensure regulatory compliance, support talent management, and provide succession updates to the Board.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field; MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in the telecom or financial services sector.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (CEO, MD, or Country Head) within a regulated fintech, digital lending, telecom operator, or banking institution in Botswana.
• Deep understanding of the local regulatory and compliance landscape (e.g., NBFIRA, Bank of Ghana, Micro Lending Regulations 2012, Financial Intelligence Act 2022).

Required skills