Regional Lead (User Growth)

About the role

Wave is looking for a Regional Lead to drive user growth across Niger. You will design and execute strategies that increase active usage of Wave’s financial services, ensuring the platform becomes the go‑to wallet for millions of users.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of supervisors and field‑based distributors who recruit new users.
• Identify and resolve blockers to user growth and maintain active usage.
• Develop and implement retention strategies for newly acquired users.
• Hire, train, and scale distribution team members as needed.
• Build quarterly road‑maps and iterate on distribution strategies.
• Use data to inform tactics and monitor team performance.
• Collaborate with the agency team to align objectives and operationalize plans.
• Share insights to shape Wave’s overall distribution strategy.

Required profile

• Fluency in French; local language a plus.
• Proficient English for reporting and cross‑functional communication.
• 4+ years of experience managing field teams or user‑acquisition teams.
• 2+ years designing acquisition strategies for telecom, payment, FMCG, or financial services.
• 2+ years managing large teams (50+ people).
• Proven track record of planning and executing customer acquisition for mobile/financial products.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑starter, and able to adjust quickly to changing priorities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary calculated with a transparent formula.
• Generous health insurance for you and dependents.
• Parental leave: 26 weeks for mothers, 4 weeks for fathers, plus subsidized childcare.
• Airtime reimbursement.
• Free food and a modern office space.