General Manager, Africa

Responsibilities

• Lead regional market development: Identify, evaluate, and execute high-value partnerships with banks across African markets, and potentially expand into the Middle East and Europe.
• Build and maintain key relationships: Serve as the primary relationship owner for prospective and existing customers, conducting regular in-person meetings, attending industry events, and managing partnership development.
• Own partnership execution: Lead deal processes from initial outreach through contract signature, working collaboratively with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams.
• Develop market intelligence: Gather insights on local market conditions, regulations, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform Column’s regional strategy.
• Market expertise and network: Become an expert in correspondent banking in African markets and build an extensive regional network.
• Drive operational excellence: Create scalable processes for onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing support during regional expansion.

Requirements

• 6+ years business operations, growth, or partnerships experience in high-caliber environments
• Track record managing complex partnerships and high-value deals with executives
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills
• Comfortable coordinating efforts across multiple teams and juggling priorities
• Scrappy, hands-on attitude and ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Willing and able to work in Dubai/Africa and travel regularly

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans (100% coverage for you and dependents)
• FSA and HSA account options
• 401k plan (including self-directed brokerage options)
• Flexible time-off policy
• 100% paid parental leave (16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, 8 weeks for secondary caregivers)
• Up to $4,500 annual backup childcare reimbursement
• Regular team building events (including annual offsite)

About the Company

Column is a bank and software company built from the ground up, focused on streamlining the banking supply chain for fintechs and financial innovators by providing technology-forward, transparent, and cost-effective solutions. Founded by industry veterans who have scaled companies such as Plaid, Square, Meta, Blend, and Affirm, Column aims to empower builders and developers by minimizing reliance on traditional banking infrastructures and improving operational efficiency. The company emphasizes diversity, innovation, and autonomy, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Column is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity of thought, background, and experience. Reasonable accommodations for applicants are available during the recruitment process. Participation in the E-Verify program in certain locations is included as required by law.