Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
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.
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
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
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)
How to apply
Application details
To apply for this position, please contact the employer directly. Make sure you have your CV, cover letter, and any required documents ready.