Velex Group

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer  to lead the company’s financial function and partner with executive management in driving sustainable growth. 

The role is responsible for setting and executing financial strategy, overseeing financial planning, risk management, and governance, and ensuring robust operational controls and regulatory compliance. 

The successful candidate will also lead and manage a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, performance management, and development support. 

This position combines high-level strategic leadership with hands-on financial management to support informed decision-making and long-term business success.

Location: Dubai, UAE (relocation preferred, with occasional business travel)

Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, investments, and growth initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, including performance management and capability building
• Oversee finance operations across multiple locations, with the role based in Dubai and regular travel to regional operations (e.g. Congo) to manage, control, and train finance teams
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the company’s financial and operational objectives

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Prepare, review, and present accurate and timely financial reports to executive management and the Board
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure ongoing financial stability
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, systems, and reporting processes

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, and tax regulations across jurisdictions
• Manage internal and external audits and liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks
• Oversee internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks

Operational & Commercial Support

• Partner with business units to improve financial performance, cost efficiency, and profitability
• Evaluate business cases, pricing strategies, and capital expenditure proposals
• Support mergers, acquisitions, funding initiatives, or restructuring activities where applicable

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field 
• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a senior finance leadership role (Senior Finance Manager, Finance Director, or CFO)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• fluent English

What We Offer

• collaborative and dynamic leadership environment
• be part of a creative, dynamic team focused on innovation
• Dubai-based role with international exposure
• a challenging and rewarding role in a growing, cross-border business

If you're ready to join our team, please send us your CV in English!

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic development, business performance, and continued expansion of an international fintech company with established operations across African markets.

The CEO will oversee the company's overall business strategy, financial performance, and regional operations, ensuring sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and strong market positioning.

The ideal candidate is a commercially driven leader with international management experience, a strong understanding of the fintech and payments industry, and a proven ability to manage businesses across multiple markets.
 

Location: Dubai, UAE (relocation preferred and/or with occasional business travel)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's overall business strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Oversee business operations across multiple African markets, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and performance targets.
• Drive revenue growth, market expansion, and new business opportunities.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, cost optimization, and overall business performance.
• Oversee the strategic partnerships with banks, financial institutions, payment providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Supervise regional and country management teams, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and strong execution.
• Identify operational challenges, implement improvements, and strengthen internal processes.
• Ensure effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across operating markets.
• Evaluate new products, business models, and opportunities for geographical expansion.
• Establish clear KPIs, monitor company performance, and report on strategic and financial results to shareholders.

Requirements:

• 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in senior executive or leadership positions.
• Proven experience in fintech, digital payments, financial services, or related industries.
• Strong track record of managing and scaling businesses across international markets.
• Experience overseeing multiple business units, regional operations, or country teams.
• Solid understanding of financial management, P&L ownership, business development, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of payment processing, payment gateways, merchant acquiring, mobile money, or related financial technologies.
• Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in multicultural and international business environments.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai is preferred; alternatively, availability for regular business travel to Dubai is required.

What We Offer:

• Executive leadership position within an established international fintech company.
• Opportunity to shape business strategy and drive growth across multiple markets.
• International scope of responsibility with Dubai as a key business hub.
• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Relocation support, where applicable.
• Direct involvement in strategic decision-making and business expansion.
• Dynamic international working environment with long-term professional growth opportunities.

If you're ready to join our team, please send us your CV in English!

Velex is looking for an Investor Communication Manager to manage investor outreach, fundraising
communications, and investor pipeline operations across our portfolio companies.
You will act as the Process Owner for Investment SDR, managing the investor communication cycle - from qualifying potential investors and initiating outreach to coordinating meetings, managing follow-ups, and tracking fundraising opportunities.
This hands-on role combines investor communications, business development, analytical research, and fundraising operations. 
You will work directly with portfolio company founders and the Velex team.

Responsibilitites:
01 Portfolio Analysis & Investment Materials
• Understand each portfolio company’s business model, products, financial performance, competitive positioning, and fundraising strategy.
• Review pitch decks, financial models, investment memoranda, and fundraising materials to communicate investment opportunities accurately.
• Organize and maintain investor data rooms, keeping materials current and accessible to authorized stakeholders.
• Answer investor questions using approved information; escalate complex financial, legal, and strategic topics to relevant colleagues.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in materials and coordinate updates with portfolio companies.
02 Investor Outreach & Lead Qualification
• Manage outreach through LinkedIn, email, and other approved channels on behalf of portfolio company founders.
• Qualify investor leads by mandate, portfolio fit, geography, ticket size, and investment stage.
• Research individual investors to personalize outreach and ensure timely, professional responses to inquiries.
• Coordinate introductions, meetings, and founder calendars.
• Prepare and submit applications to investment funds and relevant funding programs; maintain a calendar of key VC and startup events.
3 CRM & Investor Pipeline Management
• Maintain portfolio-company investor CRMs, recording interaction history, feedback, and pipeline stages.
• Keep CRM records accurate and up-to-date, and identify investors suitable for re-engagement.
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst to validate investor information and share new insights for the centralized Velex Investor Database.
04 Fundraising Coordination & Follow-ups
• Prepare investor executive summaries and brief founders before meetings.
• Manage post-meeting follow-ups and investor correspondence.
• Assign and track founder tasks in response to investor requests, including documents, financial information, and due diligence materials.
• Coordinate timely delivery of requested materials and distribute monthly investor updates.
05 Reporting & Knowledge Management
• Prepare weekly outreach and fundraising pipeline reports for Velex Investments management and updates for portfolio companies.
• Track outreach metrics, investor responses, qualified meetings, and pipeline conversion.
• Maintain an Investor FAQ and Knowledge Base capturing recurring questions, objections, and feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication workflows and fundraising efficiency.
06 Cross-Team Collaboration
• Work with the investment, finance, legal, and other relevant departments to support fundraising.
• Coordinate due diligence requests and information exchange between investors, founders, and internal teams.
• Support preparation of investment materials, financial information, and other fundraising documentation.
07 Potential Scope Expansion
Depending on workload, business priorities, and demonstrated capabilities, the role may gradually expand to include:
• Broader market research to identify relevant VCs, family offices, angels, and other funding sources.
• Building targeted investor outreach databases based on portfolio-company strategies.
• Maintaining and updating the centralized Velex Investments Investor Database, including validation, qualification, segmentation, and consolidation.
These duties are not part of the immediate scope. The Data Analyst remains responsible for the centralized database and broader database-building activities initially.
08 Additional Fundraising Support
• Undertake other reasonable activities directly supporting portfolio-company fundraising, aligned with the role and agreed priorities.

Responsibilities:
Must Have
• 1+ year of relevant experience in B2B sales, SDR, lead generation, business development, investor communications, fundraising support, or a similar field.
• Practical experience with VC funds, startups, investment firms, or fundraising advisory teams, and an understanding of the startup and venture capital ecosystem.
• English: C1-level written communication and at least B2-level spoken English.
• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to understand startup business models, financial performance, and investment opportunities.
• Ability to interpret basic financial statements, business KPIs, and fundraising materials.
• Experience with CRM systems, databases, and structured outreach pipelines.
• Comfortable with LinkedIn, email outreach tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and productivity software.
• Clear written communication, organization, attention to detail, and independent management of multiple projects in a remote environment.

Nice to Have
• Strong advantage: fintech experience and understanding, particularly payments, digital banking, financial infrastructure, B2B fintech, or embedded finance.
• International B2B outbound sales, prospecting, or lead generation experience.
• Familiarity with VC terminology, funding rounds, mandates, due diligence, and financial metrics.
• Experience working with investor data rooms and fundraising documentation.
• Exposure to GetSales, LinkedIn automation, Notion, and AI-powered research tools.
• Knowledge of emerging markets, particularly Africa and MENA.
• Experience preparing investment research, company profiles, or market intelligence reports.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Content Manager to create and manage high-quality, engaging content for our English- and French-speaking audiences, with a strong focus on African markets.

The ideal candidate is fluent in both English and French, has an excellent understanding of cultural and linguistic nuances across African markets, and knows how to adapt content to different audiences while maintaining a consistent brand voice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop manage, and execute content plans for client`s PR & blogs in both English and French

• Create, edit, proofread, and localize content for websites, landing pages and blogs

• Adapt global and regional messaging to ensure it is culturally relevant and engaging for target African markets

• Maintain a consistent brand voice, tone, and messaging across English and French languages content

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Design, Product, SEO, and other teams to support campaigns, product launches, and business initiatives

• Manage the content calendar and coordinate content production and publication

• Research local market trends, audience interests, competitors, and cultural insights to identify relevant content opportunities

• Optimize content based on engagement, traffic, conversion, and other performance metrics

• Ensure all published content is accurate, high-quality, and aligned with brand and compliance requirements

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken), with excellent writing and editing skills in both languages

• Proven experience in fintech, financial services, payments, digital banking, or a closely related industry

• Strong knowledge and understanding of African markets, audiences, and cultural nuances, particularly across English and French speaking regions

• Experience creating content for multiple African markets, particularly across both Francophone and Anglophone regions

• Understanding of SEO principles and content performance analytics

• Proven experience in content management, copywriting, digital marketing, communications

• Ability to create and localize content for different markets rather than simply translate it

• Strong storytelling skills and a good understanding of digital content formats

• Experience working with CMS platforms, social media, and digital marketing tools

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written communication

• Experience working in an international or cross-cultural team

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment

• be part of a creative, dynamic team focused on innovation

• opportunities for career growth and development

• a supportive, collaborative work environment

• competitive salary and benefits package