Senior Associate, Strategy and Business Operations - Risk (Project Management),South Africa

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) to make and receive payments in a convenient borderless manner.

The Role: Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Senior Associate, Strategy and Business Operations - Risk. The Successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting risk management initiatives across various projects within the organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Internal Consulting, project management methodologies, risk management practices, and experience working in the fintech or financial services industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support strategic planning process for the Risk and Compliance organization
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for key initiatives across the Risk and Compliance organization.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and address project challenges and obstacles, providing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Assist in coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and objectives are met.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, plans, and status reports.
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring that project information is effectively shared and understood.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes and incorporating lessons learned into future projects.
• Lead client workshops, presentations, and training sessions to support project goals and ensure stakeholder alignment
• Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Required competency and skill set to be a waver:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance or a related field; Master’s degree or Professional Certifications are a plus.
• Proven 4+ years of experience in project management, consulting, or related roles within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements is strongly preferred

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical project plans.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are highly desirable.

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