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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Eleving Group is an international fintech company specializing in vehicle and consumer finance, operating a multi-brand portfolio in 17 countries across 3 continents, with a 4300+ strong team. As pioneers in emerging economies, we’re driving change, encouraging financial inclusion and upward social mobility through innovative, easy-to-use financial products.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and scale Eleving Group’s established and high-performing business in Uganda, one of our key African markets with strong foundations, a capable team, and proven product-market fit. In 2025, the business delivered 26% year-on-year growth, more than doubled its team, expanded to 50+ operating branches nationwide, and now serves a growing base of over 200,000 active clients.

Uganda operations overview:

Boda Boda Financing (Core Portfolio)

Market-leading motorcycle taxi financing business with 40,000+ financed riders, supporting income-generating mobility in a structurally underserved market.

Insight: High-volume, asset-backed portfolio with strong repeat usage and disciplined credit scoring and collections as key risk drivers.

Device Financing

High-growth consumer finance business with 100,000+ smartphones financed, expanding digital access through retail and device partnerships.

Insight: Rapid growth and brand visibility driver with smaller loan sizes, faster cycles, and data-led risk management.

Loans Backed by Car

Short - to medium - term liquidity products secured against customer’s vehicle, increasing customer lifetime value.

Insight: Margin-enhancing cross-sell product leveraging existing collateral and customer data, with disciplined risk controls required.

Responsibilities or duties

Main responsibilities:

Take full P&L ownership of Uganda operations, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability

Lead, mentor, and develop an established management team while strengthening a high-performance culture

Drive operational excellence across sales, credit, operations, marketing, risk, compliance, and customer experience

Identify growth opportunities through product optimization, market expansion, partnerships, and process improvements

Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management in line with local requirements and Group standards

Act as the primary interface between the Uganda organization and Eleving Group HQ, ensuring alignment, transparency, and execution of Group strategy

Use data and market insights to continuously improve efficiency, customer outcomes, and commercial performance

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in a leadership role within an established international business or a startup

Strong background in financial services, fintech, mobility, consumer lending, or other fast-paced environments

Experience in working with B2C products

Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving margins, and delivering consistent P&L results

Strong people leadership skills with experience managing managers and building succession

Strategic yet hands-on mindset, with the ability to turn insights into execution

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Fluency in English

Willingness to relocate and commit to long-term leadership of the Uganda market

Experience needed

Proven experience in a leadership role within an established international business or a startup

Strong background in financial services, fintech, mobility, consumer lending, or other fast-paced environments

Experience in working with B2C products

Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving margins, and delivering consistent P&L results

Strong people leadership skills with experience managing managers and building succession

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

What we offer:

A rare opportunity to lead a growing and successful business in an emerging market with real scale and impact

High autonomy and trust to shape the next growth phase of the business

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus system

Multicultural, professional, and purpose-driven work environment

Open feedback culture and strong collaboration across countries

Monthly housing allowance

Additional benefits (flights allowance, health insurance)

NB: Relocation to Kampala, Uganda is required