Talent Acquisition Partner

Who are we

Fido empowers millions across Africa to take control of their finances with ease. As a leader in cutting-edge financial technology, Fido clears the way for building credit, securing instant loans, making smart investments, and obtaining tailored insurance. No banker’s hours, no hidden fees—just endless opportunities. 

From city centers to rural communities, Fido is breaking barriers and creating financial freedom, providing access to innovative tools and services that foster growth and empowerment. By leveraging advanced technology, Fido is shaping a future of opportunity and financial inclusion across the continent. 

Join the team and be a part of leading this transformative change, driving impact where it matters most.

Purpose of the Role

As Fido scales across Africa, the Talent Acquisition Partner is a strategic enabler of our growth.

This role goes beyond filling roles it’s about shaping the teams and leadership bench that will

power Fido’s next chapter. You’ll build a high-performing, values-aligned workforce through

data-driven hiring, proactive talent mapping, and employer brand development that reflect The

Fido Way.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to anticipate future hiring needs in alignment

with the Future Fido Manager competency model and market expansion roadmap .

Develop and execute annual hiring plans that balance immediate operational needs with

long-term succession goals.

Support the build-out of talent pipelines for critical and leadership roles to reduce

time-to-hire and ensure internal readiness for growth.

2. Embedding “The Fido Way” in Hiring

Lead structured, values-based interview design to ensure every hire reflects Fido’s

behavioural DNA .

Partner with the Head of HR to continuously update our behavioural interview bank and

onboarding frameworks so that culture is consistently reinforced from Day 1.

Champion inclusion and belonging by ensuring hiring processes are fair, transparent,

and representative of diverse perspectives across African markets.

3. Employer Brand & Candidate Experience

Collaborate on the Fido Employer Brand strategy with project owner and Marketing and

Communications developing campaigns, storytelling content, and digital presence that

position Fido as an employer of choice for top African talent.

Ensure a consistently positive and respectful candidate journey from application to

onboarding, embedding Warmth and Trust into every interaction.

Partner with L&D to integrate onboarding with early learning touchpoints, reinforcing the

connection between hiring, development, and retention.

4. Data, Systems, and Process Excellence

Leverage BambooHR and other digital tools to ensure hiring data integrity,

dashboarding, and reporting accuracy.

Track and analyze metrics such as time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, DEI ratios, and offer

acceptance to inform business decisions.

Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, or standardize recruitment processes across

countries to ensure operational maturity.

5. Market Intelligence & Talent Insights

Conduct ongoing research on compensation trends, talent movement, and skills demand

within fintech and allied industries in Africa.

Partner with L&D and HRBPs to feed insights into upskilling priorities and leadership

pipeline planning.

Build strong local networks with universities, accelerators, and professional associations

to strengthen access to top talent and future leaders.

6. Cultural & Regional Sensitivity

Adapt hiring communications and assessments to align with local workplace dynamics

across African markets.

Act as a bridge between global People practices and local realities, ensuring “The Fido

Way” feels authentic and inclusive in every context