About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission.
By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role
Tala is a global technology company building the world’s most accessible financial services. As we undergo rapid growth—expanding across customers, markets, and products—we are seeking a strategic leader to ensure our plans are robust and our execution is disciplined. The Senior Manager, Strategy will play a pivotal role in shaping Tala's future direction. You will co-lead our strategic planning processes alongside Finance, ensuring multi-year strategies and annual plans translate effectively into clear, actionable goals. You'll build critical frameworks to enhance decision-making, drive improvements in our operating cadence, provide essential market intelligence, and foster cross-functional alignment—ultimately bridging the gap between strategy and execution and accelerating Tala's mission to expand financial access for millions globally.
Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Tala, a trailblazer in financial technology, is on a passionate mission to empower the Global Majority – those 4 billion individuals left behind by traditional financial systems. With a remarkable track record that includes nearly half a billion dollars in funding and recognition in major accolades like Fortune’s Impact 20 and CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Tala is poised for explosive growth. As a Senior Manager, Strategy, you will play a key role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring our initiatives not only align with our vision but are actionable and impactful. You’ll work collaboratively with key stakeholders across Finance and leadership to develop multi-year strategies and annual operating plans. Your expertise in building robust frameworks will enable us to prioritize initiatives effectively and refine our operating cadence, making execution smoother and faster. A big part of this role involves driving cross-functional alignment, so your ability to engage diverse teams will be essential. As we provide critical market intelligence, your insights will directly influence our strategic planning and operational effectiveness. If you have a passion for driving change and a desire to make a difference on a global scale, we’d love to have you on board. At Tala, you’ll be part of a remote-first culture that values innovation and inclusion in our pursuit of making financial access a reality for millions worldwide.
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