Flutterwave Job Recruitment (5 Positions)

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) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

1. Senior Associate, Data Analytics

The Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate, Data Analytics to join our team.
• You are an individual who is passionate about data, driven to make a  difference, and eager to solve complex problems?
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to analyze data, provide insights, and drive decision-making.
• You will be a key member of the team and will play a vital role in shaping the future of our company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver analytics reporting and Business Intelligence dashboards and reports as required by business areas
• Interpreting data and analysis into impactful, action-orientated insights for internal stakeholders
• Promote a data-driven mindset and collaborate with stakeholders in defining business problems and delivering analytics solutions that produce tangible business results
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships across the company (Engineering, Product, Finance, Marketing, Operations, etc.)
• Support the team and/or other analysts in the design, construction, and implementation of appropriate analytical processes which support business objectives.
• Interface with business teams to understand their data requirements and provide them with actionable insights and reports.
• Communicate key findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using storytelling techniques
• Perform ETLs as may be required.

Competency and Skill Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other related fields of core Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a data analyst.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for data visualization.
• Expertise with SQL with knowledge of cloud data warehouses. Python would be a plus.
• Experience in building statistical models and machine learning is a strong plus.
• Domain experience in one or more of the following disciplines, such as Risk, Marketing, and Digital products is a strong plus.
• Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills to articulate ideas, frame problems, and offer solutions.
• Strong leadership track record with the ability to work independently and effectively with leadership teams.
• Experience with A/B or multivariate testing.
• A balanced strategic and tactical thinker with strong presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Able to manage multiple cross-functional projects across different departments.
• Strong attention to detail, results-driven with high accuracy of output.

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Data Team

Job Description

• Are you an avid learner, constantly looking to improve and innovate? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to partner with in driving our data strategy.
• You’ll play a key role in driving our journey towards becoming a fully data-driven organization and embedding a data-first culture across the business.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, secure, and scalable data pipelines to support data science projects following software engineering best practices.
• Curate, wrangle, prepare data, and feature engineering to be used in machine learning models
• Design and develop the data and analytics platform selecting the right technologies for each problem at hand (big-data stack, SQL, no-SQL, etc.)
• Build a modular pipeline to construct features and modeling tables.
• Build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace and experience in working as part of an agile squad
• Work with the Data Analytics and Science team to understand the business needs and build impactful analytics solutions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Data Analytics team & other engineering teams to align on our roadmap

Competency and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a data role (Senior Data Engineer, Senior Data Analyst, Analytics Engineer, etc.)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building data pipelines in production and the ability to work across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Hands-on experience implementing ETL (or ELT) best practices at scale. 2+ years of experience in ML pipeline for streaming/batch workflow.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in working with the modern data stack (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, dbt)
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster)
• Professional experience using Python for data processing, SQL, Git (as source code versioning and CI / CD), and Apache Kafka.
• Natural ability to manage multiple initiatives and clients
• Authorization to work in the country without sponsorship

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note: Applicants based in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana & Egypt are welcome to apply.

3. Manager, Tax & Transfer Pricing Compliance and Audits

The Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Tax & Transfer Pricing Compliance and Audits to join our dynamic team.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee tax compliance, transfer pricing strategies, and manage audits across multiple jurisdictions in alignment with Flutterwave’s business objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and execution of tax compliance strategies to ensure adherence to local and international tax regulations, including but not limited to corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), transfer pricing regulations, and other relevant tax laws.
• Coordinate and manage the activities of consultants across multiple African countries
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance processes, including documentation, benchmarking analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant transfer pricing regulations in jurisdictions where Flutterwave operates.
• Coordinate and manage transfer pricing audits by tax authorities, including preparation of documentation, responses to inquiries, and negotiation of resolutions to ensure favorable outcomes for Flutterwave.
• Offer expert tax advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various tax matters, including structuring transactions, tax implications of business initiatives, and potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions and assess their potential impact on Flutterwave’s tax compliance obligations and overall business operations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and external tax advisors, to ensure alignment of tax strategies with business objectives and foster a culture of tax compliance within the organization.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax compliance processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices to optimize tax compliance efforts across Flutterwave’s global operations.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging issues related to tax compliance, transfer pricing, and regulatory developments to proactively address potential challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Required competency and skillset to be a Waver

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; Advanced Degree and professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CTA) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax audits, preferably in a multinational corporation or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of international tax laws, transfer pricing principles, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of successfully managing tax compliance projects and transfer pricing audits, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes and mitigating tax risks.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and identify practical solutions to address tax challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, anticipate future tax trends, and develop proactive tax strategies to support Flutterwave’s long-term business goals.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to lead a team, influence others, and drive change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

The Role

• We are seeking an experienced and visionary Product Manager specializing in Compliance within the payments/financial sector to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring our products adhere to regulatory standards, driving the development of compliance features, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading solutions.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Strategy: Develop and execute the compliance strategy for our FinTech products, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Stay abreast of industry regulations and evolving compliance standards, and proactively integrate changes into product development.
• Product Development: Collaborate with engineering, design, and other teams to incorporate compliance features seamlessly into product development processes. Define and prioritize compliance-related user stories, ensuring they are integrated into the product roadmap.
• Regulatory Framework: Serve as the subject matter expert on relevant financial regulations, such as KYC, AML, GDPR, and others. Work closely with legal teams to interpret and implement regulatory requirements in product development.
• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks and work with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies. Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, risk, and technology, to ensure a holistic approach to compliance in product development. Facilitate communication between teams to streamline compliance processes and improve overall efficiency.

Required Competency and Skillset to be a Waver

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Product Management, Law or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager in a FinTech environment, with a focus on compliance.
• Experience with Third-party provider/API integrations
• Strong commercial view across the providers to see how we save money / optimise services
• Strong KYC, transaction monitoring experience
• Experience with API-driven products and service offerings.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Location: Lekki, Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• As a Manager, Switching Operations your primary responsibility is to ensure that all transactions through our different products get to their destination through the best available route, selecting from the variety of providers available.
• Simply put, when our customers initiate payments, we ensure the transaction gets to the provider and update the provide response on our system. Also ensure our systems are up, to always serve this purpose.

Responsibilities

• Support Payout/Funds transfer processing in a timely manner.
• Monitor transactions and ensure all rails are functioning optimally.
• Monitors transactions and for signs of fraudulent activity, promptly escalates potential issues to the fraud team for investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer-related issues.
• Handles escalations to the team lead or relevant stakeholders and ensures resolution in line with relevant SLA.
• Working with the CX and TAM team in investigating and resolving complaints relating to payout through assigned resolution channels.
• Assists with process improvement tasks such as creating processes, tracking progress and updating stakeholders.
• Transaction Reconciliation.
• Proactively think of strategic methods to improve processes.
• Any other duties assigned Process Improvement
• Work with all sub-teams to identify various touchpoints and design processes to optimize same
• Continuous evaluation of current processes vis-à-vis best industry practice.

Required Competency and Skillset to be a Waver

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or relevant field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in switching operations, preferably in the financial technology or payments industry.
• Understanding of the payment industry.
• Open-Mindedness and Result Oriented
• Ability to work with Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation skills and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify errors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet set deadlines.
• Work goal-oriented based on minimum supervision
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity, and ethical standards.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online