Optasia is a real-time financial intelligence company. We build precision intelligence that unlocks financial opportunity at scale, running millions of automated credit decisions every day across high-growth markets where formal credit data is limited. Our AI-powered platform turns permitted behavioural data and real-time signals into precise, responsible credit decisions. Embedded within the systems of telcos, banks, digital wallets and other partners, it helps them extend relevant financial services to more people while maintaining strong portfolio control and opens profitable new segments that were previously out of reach. This is how Optasia turns potential into financial progress, responsibly and at scale.
As a Presales Manager, for Franco Africa you will be responsible for harmonizing the company’s product, operations, technical and commercial departments and translate these into solid business propositions. The Presales’ role is to validate the business case and service description throughout the implementation process and guide/manage the formal agreement with the client.
What you will do
- Developing and presenting sales propositions
- Preparing Business Cases and related Service Descriptions
- Preparing and maintaining sales presentations
- Coordinating and aligning with product, technical, commercial, finance and legal to prepare winning RFP/RFQ/Tenders responses
- Maintaining the CRM system for Business Development
- Participating in sales meetings and occasionally pitching at the CXO level
- Assisting in market research and competition mapping
- Proactively scoping the technical solution required to address customer requirements, assessing customers met and unmet needs, and recommending solutions that optimize value for both the customer and the company
- Securing input from all necessary solution stakeholders within the client
- Adapting solutions, as necessary, to ensure appropriate support
What you will bring
- Proven track record of at least 3-5 years’ experience in similar role, working for FinTech, Telecom/Technology or Bank’s sector
- Fluency in English and French is mandatory
- BSc and MA/MSc in Business, Science, Engineering or Marketing. MBA will be considered as a plus
Your key attributes
- Excellent communication skills and fluent in English & French
- Pro-active attitude, hands-on and getting things done
- Strong problem solving and good skills in financial modelling, using Excel
- Able to perform under pressure to hit tight deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment, whilst multi-tasking at various projects
- Customer focused, innovative thinking, self-starter, flexible, highly organized and a strong attention to details
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, eager, ambitious, and adaptable to change
- Excellent judgment, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the assigned region
Why Optasia?
Optasia is a high-growth, AI-powered financial infrastructure platform serving over 432 million users in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. By harnessing the power of AI and real-time data we unlock financial opportunities for customers. We have been recognized as a top fintech by Forbes Middle East, culminating in a successful JSE listing in 2025.
At Optasia, our global team builds the tech, products and services which will change the game for the world's unbanked population. We empower our people by offering unique employee experiences and support individual careers by prioritizing well-being and embracing flexibility.
Skills Required
- Proven track record of at least 3-5 years' experience in similar role
- Fluency in English and French
- BSc and MA/MSc in Business, Science, Engineering or Marketing
- MBA will be considered as a plus
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What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way. Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making. We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis. Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets. Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally. Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
