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Business Development Lead

jabu · 30+ days ago
Cape Town, ZA
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Business Development Lead – Francophone Africa

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Languages: Fluent English, other languages will be a great plus.


About Jabu

We’re shaking up Africa’s financial landscape by digitizing cash transactions with smart devices. Backed by Y Combinator and world-class investors, Jabu is scaling fast, building real impact across the continent.


What You’ll Do

  • Open New Markets: Identify the most promising African countries to expand Jabu’s footprint. You’ll be on the ground, meeting regulators, forging partnerships with banks, stakeholders, customers and setting up local teams.
  • Crunch the Numbers: Dive into financial modeling to analyze all our markets. Present your findings clearly and convincingly.
  • Build Relationships: You’re the face of Jabu, pitch to enterprises, negotiate with regulators, and make sure we’re the go-to platform for digitizing cash.
  • Own the Outcome: Proactively solve problems, lead cross-functional projects, and drive Jabu’s vision of transforming Africa’s cash economy.

What You Bring

  • Financial Savyy: You can build financial models and turn them into clear, actionable insights.
  • Presentation Pro: Comfortable speaking in public, pitching to executives, and making good slide decks.
  • Fearless Attitude: You’re not afraid to pick up the phone, knock on doors, and create opportunities out of thin air.
  • Global Mindset: Fluent in English, you’re ready to travel across Africa to make deals happen.

Key Responsibilities

Market Expansion

  • Identify and evaluate opportunities in Francophone African countries, analyzing economic indicators, demographics, and competition.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, ensuring proper hiring, training, and local market readiness.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Establish and maintain relationships with banks, enterprises, regulators, and other key partners.
  • Submit & ensure regulatory compliance readiness in the markets we are opening.
  • Negotiate terms and agreements that align with Jabu’s objectives.

Financial Modeling & Analysis

  • Build and interpret financial models to inform strategic decisions, assess profitability, and forecast investment requirements.
  • Present findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Project Leadership

  • Oversee cross-functional teams, coordinating with internal departments to ensure smooth market entry and operations.
  • Track performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet targets.

Travel & Representation

  • Represent Jabu at stakeholder meetings, and regulatory discussions across Africa.
  • Communicate Jabu’s vision and value proposition effectively to diverse audiences.

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