Founder's Associate at Prospa Technology Limited

Prospa is a bank for Nigerian entrepreneurs. We're building the financial operating system for African entrepreneurs and businesses. Using our intuitive and beautifully designed mobile and web application, entrepreneurs are able to manage all their business and banking in one place.

We are backed by Y Combinator, and some of the most well respected and prolific investors, builders and operators in the US, Africa and Europe like Immad Akund (CEO @ mercury.com), Microtraction and many others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Founder's Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Founders Associate with the ability to work effectively across several project areas. This role reports directly into the Founders Office.
• You will be working on key projects and initiatives, driven by the Founders.
• You will be required to set up teams from scratch, launch exciting new products, analyze data and develop strategies, work with Senior Members of the Management Team, and relate with external stakeholders.
• If you’re looking for a way to fast track your career, this is the perfect role as you gain invaluable experience working with the highest level of leadership and get the opportunity to learn about varying parts of a fintech.
• In this role no two days will be the same and you will be able to have a significant impact, while monetizing your contribution through commissions and other incentive driven opportunities. 
• The natural progression from this role is to management of a specific team / department, expansion in a new market, or even founding your own company. Prospa is a great place to learn and grow.
• We're looking for a winner who shares our vision. You'll be joining Prospa because you genuinely believe the mission to empower African Entrepreneurs is important and exciting.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and implement new programs and products
• Sourcing new investment opportunities and leading investor engagement efforts
• Engage with stakeholders partners and senior employees
• Lead teams to ensure the company delivers on objectives efficiently and effectively
• Where necessary act as a functional manager to more junior members of team leading by example in performance, attitude and effort
• Provide support in designing internal and external programs that support company’s vision
• Provide strategic recommendations and guidance to Founders and management team to improve business processes and decision making.
• Reach out externally and internally to share the company's business development vision and strategy.
• Support internal projects by conducting analysis of data sets  to help business units identify gaps and enhancing strategy.
• Effectively document processes
• Attending events

Successful Prospa People exhibit the following: 

• Mission driven
• Championship mentality; result and goal orientated
• Independent thinking
• Self-motivated
• Humble
• Driven
• High performers  

Skills & Qualifications

• First Degree in Legal, Science, Economics, or related field
• 2-5 years Experience working in management consulting, investment banking or Industry groups with respect to operations strategy, business analysis.
• Skilled at using process modelling, design thinking and agile toolkits and applications
• Data Analysis, Financial modelling skills and strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences, internally and externally.
• Ability to interface effectively with all-levels of staff across differing functional expertise within the organisation, including Legal, Finance, Research & Operations and Data Science .
• Superior interpersonal skills, with emphasis on relationship building and networking.
• Creative, entrepreneurial thinker with ability to see opportunities where others may not
• Capable of managing projects and deadlines with autonomy.

Benefits
Here’s Just Some Of Our Prospa Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Cover
• Paid Time Off (Leave Days)
• Work Tools
• We invest in our employees through career development & opportunities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Interview Process

• 30 minute Intro Call [remote]
• Live Assessment with Founder [live or remote]
• Final decision