Organization:LeapFrog LabsLocation:Johannesburg,South Africa, United Kingdom
Opportunity Type: Job
About the Organization:
LeapFrog Labs is an advisory, innovation, and R&D hub – a not-for-profit sister organization of
LeapFrog Investments. Labs partners with companies to implement performance improvement and innovation projects that drive large-scale financial inclusion.
Background:
LeapFrog Investments manages profit-with-purpose funds focusing on microinsurance and related businesses in emerging markets. The fund invests in companies that serve the next billion emerging consumers with insurance and other essential financial tools.
About the Job:
LeapFrog Labs is seeking an Associate Director - Mobile Financial Services. S/he will work side by side with investee companies, and will play a thought-leadership role globally by engaging external stakeholders and industry groups. The position is based in London or Johannesburg, with significant international travel and a large proportion of time spent on site.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work with investees to develop a comprehensive, realistic, and implementable mobile strategy to reach excluded segments, and then support implementation;
- Demonstrate to portfolio companies how best to engage with, and get the most from, Telco executives and regulators;
- Formal and informal knowledge transfer to investee management and functional areas, including training of key individuals;
- Leverage cross-geography lessons and international best practice between investees;
- Work with teams on deals related to mobile financial services, for example evaluating existing branchless banking channels and identifying scope for improvements;
- Liaise with networks, research bodies, and industry associations in the areas of mobile financial services, branchless banking, and impact investment;
- Contribute and drive thought leadership in mobile financial services globally, especially microinsurance, for example via representation at conferences.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 - 10 years experience in financial services, management consulting or leading corporates related to mobile technology;
- Deep understanding of telecom business models and core platforms such as mobile money and relevant access channels such as USSD;
- Understanding of the major issues in mobile financial services, especially regulation and the building of agent networks;
- Demonstrated excellence in financial analysis or business assessment, corporate or strategic advisory work, and/or advanced project management;
- Substantial experience in emerging markets in Africa and/or Asia;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to listen and to challenge stakeholders constructively;
- Entrepreneurial, social entrepreneurial, and/or impact investing experience beneficial.
Posted: 30 Jul 2013
Closing Date: 09 Aug 2013
How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.192242