Job Title - CFOE

About the Company

• OPay was founded in 2019 and provides financial services such as payment and digital wallets to customers in Africa and Asia.
• The company offers innovative financial technology solutions based on artificial intelligence and big data.
• OPay operates in countries including Nigeria, Egypt, and Pakistan.
• Through technological innovation, OPay integrates advanced financial technology into local financial ecosystems, helping local enterprises digitally upgrade and providing convenient financial services for a large number of unbanked people in Africa and the Middle East.
• After five years of development, OPay has achieved significant market positions in Nigeria and Egypt, becoming a key driver for inclusive finance in these regions.
• OPay has received investment from top domestic and foreign institutions. Notably, in November 2019, it completed a $120 million Series B financing with investors such as Meituan Dragon Ball, Source Code Capital, IDG Capital, and Sequoia China. In 2021, it completed a $400 million Series C financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund, with participation from Meituan Dragon Ball Capital, Sequoia Capital, Redpoint China, Source Code Capital, SoftBank Asia Fund, and 3W Capital.
• Company website: https://opaybank.com/

Job Description – CFO

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for listing matters, including but not limited to approving financial statements, public information, pricing, IPO, and roadshow.
• Establish financial rules that adapt to the development of overseas business by connecting companies and regions.
• Responsible for the financial management of the regional company in each country, including financial team management, operation management, budget supervision, and management.
• Track and analyze the completion of financial indicators and budgets, and provide timely disclosure and early warning of potential operational and management problems for senior decision-making reference.
• Participate in the company’s major decision-making, and propose forward-looking early warnings and measures in terms of finance, capital, risk control, and policy.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and economics or above.
• 10+ years of experience working for top investment banks or technology corporations.
• Solid knowledge and practical experience in leading the IPO process, and successful leadership in M&A deals (including pre- and post-investment management) and US stock listing.
• Experience as CFO or Chief Investment Officer in US-listed fintech companies is highly preferred.
• Strategic thinking, outstanding influence, and negotiation skills.
• Global mindset and cross-cultural leadership capabilities.

Employment

• OPay is considering engaging a third-party agency for local employment in the US. Note: OPay has no legal entity in the US at the moment, but Kunlun Group does. This CFO role will be hired under OPay.

Work Location

• If based in the US, the candidate can work from home for approximately 60-70% of the time and work in the OPay Singapore office for around 30-40% of the time.

Ideal Profile

• US citizen
• Investment banking experience
• Fintech company CFO experience