The Investor Relations Manager will be responsible for managing the companys investor in communications and relationships, providing insights on market perception, capital raising and manage corporate governance standards. The role is critical in shaping the companys investment story and supporting strategic capital raising and shareholder engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Investor Communication & Engagement

• Develop and implement the companys investor relations strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and other financial stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver investor presentations, quarterly and annual reports, and financial analysis to stakeholders

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Build and maintain integrated financial models. Partner with finance and strategy teams on forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans
• Prepare analysis and recommendations to support strategic partnerships
• Analyze financial statements, operational metrics, and strategic initiatives to provide clear insights to investors.
• Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and shareholder sentiment, reporting insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency of data shared externally.

Fundraising Management

• Develop a clear equity story linking strategy, unit economics, growth drivers, and risks
• Responsible for developing, writing, and implementing fund proposals.
• Tracking fund applications, facilitate fund efforts, including pre-approval compliance and internal reviews.
• Coordinating activities between funding agencies and company teams involved with the development and implementation of fund proposals.
• Support the full cycle of funds beginning from solicitation application review, and including pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and reporting, and close-out procedures

Shareholder and Board Relations

• Maintain an accurate shareholder register and investor contact database.
• Coordinate and manage information and meetings between board and company executives
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and disclosure requirements.
• Support governance processes including annual general meetings and investor voting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience in investor relations, financial analysis & fundraising management.
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, and capital markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with investors and analysts.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong customer focus and curiosity for solving real-world problems
• Collaborative leadership style grounded in trust and accountability
• Proactive ownership of outcomes, with a solutions-first mindset

About Pesapal:

We are the leading payment services company with local know-how in building payments and business tools for Africa. Since 2009 weve empowered tens of thousands of African businesses and entrepreneurs to collect money online and in person via mobiles and cards. We back it up with popular digital tools for ticketing, reservations, reporting, inventory, merchant credit, APIs, and more.

We make it simple and safe for customers to book online and pay at a point-of-sale, or via the Pesapal Mobile App. Pesapal is regulated by the Central Banks of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania. We have 300+ employees in 5 African countries – and were adding more. We all share a commitment to product innovation that solves Africas payment challenges. Were on track to connect a million African entrepreneurs and customers to electronic payments, e-commerce, and the global financial system by 2030.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology products and services

Professional Growth: Access to opportunities for skill development, training, and career advancement. We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their full potential.

Impactful Work: Be part of a passionate team transforming the African financial Landscape

Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you experience a myriad of exciting challenges, opportunities, and thrilling adventures.

Equity & Inclusion Statement

Pesapal is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and have equal access to opportunities for growth. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance our creativity, problem-solving abilities, and overall success.