Launch Director – South Africa (Microfinance)

Trionika is a company specialising in digital traffic acquisition and monetisation across the EdTech and FinTech industries.

We are looking for an experienced Launch Director to lead the commercial launch of a new microfinance business in South Africa.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building a business from the ground up. Working directly with the founders, you will drive market entry, establish strategic partnerships and help create a strong local presence from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial launch of the microfinance business in South Africa.
• Develop and execute the market entry strategy together with the founders.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Build strategic partnerships with banks, payment providers, credit bureaus, collection agencies and other key market players.
• Lead commercial negotiations and establish long-term partnerships.
• Represent the company in meetings, conferences and industry events.
• Build and maintain a strong network within the South African financial services ecosystem.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, product and operations teams throughout the launch process.
• Coordinate commercial workstreams and ensure launch activities move forward according to plan.
• Provide founders with regular market insights, recommendations and progress updates.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the microfinance industry.
• Experience launching, scaling or expanding a financial services business into a new market.
• Strong commercial background with experience in business development, strategic partnerships or market expansion.
• Deep understanding of the microfinance ecosystem and its key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-value partnerships and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent networking, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment.
• English level - В2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher.
• Availability for periodic business trips to South Africa as required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the launch of a new international microfinance business.
• Direct collaboration with founders and key decision-makers.
• High level of ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunity to shape the company's market-entry strategy and commercial direction.
• A remote-first work environment.
• Flexible cooperation terms.
• Competitive compensation based on your experience and results.

If you're excited by the opportunity to build a business from the ground up and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!