Director of Debt Capital Markets

We are looking for a Director of Debt Capital Markets to join our Finance Department; as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.

In this pivotal role, you will drive M-KOPA's capital management initiatives as a strategic leader in Debt Capital Markets. You will originate and manage debt offerings, ensuring alignment between M-KOPA's requirements and funder expectations.

Collaborating closely with finance and debt management teams, you will implement effective capital strategies, assess risk, and navigate complex financial landscapes to optimize asset-liability management. Your deep networks in banking and asset management will be instrumental in creating new opportunities while fostering collaboration across the organization to support sustained growth and success.

About Us

You will play a crucial role in shaping our capital management strategy within the dynamic landscape of Debt Capital Markets. With a focus on originating and managing new debt offerings, you'll ensure that our funding needs align seamlessly with the expectations of our partners. Your expertise will drive the development and implementation of capital strategies that support our mission to enhance financial inclusion across Africa.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing your analytical skills to assess risks and make informed decisions that optimize asset-liability management. By leveraging your extensive networks in banking and asset management, you will create new opportunities that align with M-KOPA's commitment to innovation and growth. If you're passionate about navigating complex financial challenges in a collaborative environment and want to make a significant impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a fully remote role, you would be working within the following time zone (UTC -1 / UTC+3) with a diverse group of other employees working remotely from locations such as UK, Europe and Africa. You will be reporting to the Chief Credit Officer.

Expertise

In this role, you will be integral to M-KOPA's mission by managing Debt Capital capabilities you’ll leverage experience in Capital Management, Corporate Finance, or Debt Capital Markets. You should be comfortable navigating complex financial landscapes and crafting innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our organisation and stakeholders.

We value strong analytical skills, as you will need to assess data, regulations, and market trends to make informed decisions. Your ability to develop and implement effective capital strategies is essential, as is your experience in managing relationships with banks and asset managers. A collaborative approach is critical, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all debt offerings align with M-KOPA's goals and financial requirements.

If you have a passion for creating sustainable funding solutions and are eager to drive impactful change in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Experience in risk measurement, liquidity risk models, and asset-liability management will be advantageous in this role.

Key for this role is experience in Capital Management or Debt Capital Markets, strong analytical abilities, proficiency in capital strategy development, relationship management with banks, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on debt offerings and financial objectives.

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.