Are you a numbers-driven problem solver with a passion for business growth and strategy? Do you have a background in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business, Actuarial Science, or a related field and want to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of financial services? If so, we want you on board!
As a Junior Business Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, optimizing growth strategies, and driving expansion initiatives by leveraging data-driven insights, strategic planning, and business development to support sustainable growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the execution of growth strategies.
- Analyse market trends and data to develop insights that inform decision-making.
- Support pricing, budgeting, and partner negotiations to enhance business profitability.
- Work cross-functionally with teams in operations, finance, and product to ensure smooth implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to business development effortsby evaluating potential partnerships and expansion opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
- A degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field (Essential).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of financial services, payments, or remittances is a plus.
- Prior experience in business development or strategy is advantageous
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing company where your insights and strategies drive real impact.
- Gain hands-on experience in market/business development, business strategy, and financial analysis.
- Work alongside industry experts and collaborate across multiple teams.
- Develop your career in a role that blends data-driven decision-making with business innovation.
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS
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What We Do
Mukuru is one of the largest money transfer providers in Africa and a leading Next Gen Financial Services Platform that offers affordable and reliable financial services to the emerging consumer. The foundation of our business was built by providing the continent’s migrant diaspora with safe, convenient international money transfers. From this base we have grown a wide range of products and services that take their cue from our customers’ needs and aspirations for greater financial security and a better life. To this end, we continue to build a highly robust and resilient physical and digital financial payments infrastructure across Africa that unlocks new value-added services for our loyal customers. This includes cash transfers, Mukuru Funeral Cover, and the Mukuru Card. As a fintech provider, Mukuru has underpinned its successful customer engagement strategy with the ability to ‘speak the language’ of its users and gain a grassroots understanding of the unique pain points that customers face in each market. Our engagement platforms include WhatsApp, free USSD, the Mukuru App, and the website. Customers are always able to speak to Mukuru about any challenges or difficulties with the platform, whether it’s a Mukuru agent in a physical booth, at a branch, over the telephone, or via a virtual live chat function in a language of the customer’s choosing, and often in their mother tongue. Take a walk through our Contact Centre at any time, and you’ll hear conversations in 15 languages – our very own united nations of Africa and Asia.
