Next Gen Fintech Lead

About the role

The Next Gen Fintech Lead will own the end‑to‑end strategy, commercial performance and product portfolio for M‑PESA’s next‑generation financial solutions, including digital savings, investments, wealth management and emerging fintech propositions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Services Officer, the role drives growth, adoption and profitability while championing customer‑centricity and agile execution.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the long‑term vision for next‑generation fintech solutions aligned with financial services objectives.
• Own portfolio performance across digital savings, investments and emerging fintech products.
• Drive continuous product innovation through platform‑led, agile delivery models.
• Leverage data, analytics and personalization to maximise adoption, engagement and customer lifetime value.
• Ensure robust risk management, regulatory compliance and governance for all fintech offerings.
• Enable cross‑functional collaboration with Technology, Risk, Data and Marketing teams.
• Lead people and capability development to build high‑performing, future‑ready teams.

Required profile

• Strong customer‑centric mindset with a focus on delivering superior experiences.
• Proven ability to execute agile, data‑driven product strategies.
• Experience in leading fintech or digital financial product portfolios.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills