IDENTITY VERIFICATION -Regional Business Development Director
Position Overview:
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join us at our leading AI Powered identity verification company, focusing on expanding our footprint in the African market. This role requires a dynamic individual who combines deep industry knowledge with a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving technological innovation in high-growth environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission to deliver cutting-edge biometric and authentication solutions that meet the unique needs of the African market.
* Market Expansion: Spearhead our expansion efforts in Africa, identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and adapting our offerings to meet local regulatory and customer needs.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring operational efficiency, quality service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with KYC and AML regulations across different African jurisdictions, adapting strategies as necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.
* Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Required Professional Background:
* Proven Experience: Held executive senior positions within the biometrics, authentication, KYC, and AML industries, specifically with a focus on the African market.
* Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful growth strategies in technology-driven industries.
* Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the African market dynamics, regulatory challenges, and customer behavior in the biometrics and authentication space.
* Product Knowledge: A clear vision of product and services offerings the company needs to provide its customers with over the years to come to stay competitive.
* Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of KYC and AML regulations, with a proven track record of ensuring compliance in diverse regulatory environments.
* Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and drive teams towards achieving common goals. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
* Innovation and Adaptability: A forward-thinking mindset, with a focus on leveraging technology to drive innovation and adapt solutions to meet evolving market needs.
Location and Travel:
* Must be prepared for frequent travel across the African, European and Asian continents to oversee operations, engage with partners, attend summits and understand local markets deeply.