Chief Business Officer (CBO)

We are looking for a Chief Business Officer focusing on the Africa region with strong reputed company experiences gained in Payment, Fintech or Financial Institutions. The CBO will represent the firm with potential business partners. He/She would be responsible for creating connections and meaningful relationships with key industry leaders, reputed company contributors and deepening existing stakeholders engagement with the product/platform. This role reports to CEO / equivalent.

Location: Nigeria/ Kenya / Ghana

Responsibilities：

Business Development

• reputed company and execute reputed company commercial and business development activities

• Identify and attract potential partners, building a relevant network, including but not limited to, VibraWallet Merchants, VibraPay business partners, fintech association, crypto/blockchain communities, government, etc.

• Manage, handle and negotiate with business partners; government and financial Institutions relationship management

• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs; Find opportunities for africa region expansion and partnerships, as well as strategic partnerships responsible for the sustained growth of the organization

• Other business development reputed company matters

Communication

• Support Vibras PR/industry events and serve as the companys spokesperson - Responsible for setting up public appearances - e.g. attend conferences/ industry events reputed company to fintech/blockchain and appear for media interviews

• reputed company and execute activities that promote, enhance, and project the organizations vision, brand and reputed company to external stakeholders; handling conflicts reputed company necessary

• In order to convincingly assure others, he/she must be aware of the companys policies, strategies and know what stand to take so that a positive public image of his/her organisation is maintained

• Maintain an expert level of understanding of the platform and products so as to provide knowledgeable support to top; clients and potential partners both externally and internally

Requirements

• 5 years+ Extensive business development and commercial experience in Financial Institutions ( Payment, Fintech, Financial Institutions or Technology Company )
• Master/Bachelor's degree in business, finance reputed company field from top university
• reputed company in French - is a plus
• Demonstrated reputed company and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier medias and successfully positioning subject matter to reputed company high-impact placements that enhance corporate brand and reputations
• Background in Crypto/Blockchain and large global financial services/tech environments is a plus; Understanding of blockchain technologies and DeFi
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work remotely with a global team, autonomously and take initiatives

• Comfortable in a startup, rapid-growth environment