Lead – Next Generation FinTech Solutions

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‑centric, agile delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Define the strategy and long‑term vision for next‑generation fintech solutions aligned with financial services objectives.
• Own end‑to‑end portfolio performance across digital savings, investments and emerging fintech propositions.
• Drive continuous product innovation and digital enablement through platform‑led, agile delivery models.
• Champion personalized, data‑driven customer experiences to maximise adoption, engagement and lifetime value.
• Leverage analytics and insights to optimise pricing, adoption and product performance.
• Ensure robust risk management, regulatory compliance and governance across all fintech solutions.
• Enable cross‑functional collaboration with technology, risk, data and marketing teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Lead people and capability development to build high‑performing, future‑ready teams.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in fintech or digital financial services.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving growth and profitability.
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments and risk management in financial services.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technology, data, risk and marketing functions.
• Experience building and leading high‑performing, agile product teams.

Required skills