Optasia

SVP, Capital Markets & Structured Funding (Group), Fintech

Optasia

Posted 1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

15+ years, Complex debt transactions, Bond issuance, Structuring judgment, Senior counterparties, Group Treasurer, Frequent travel

Required Skills

Capital Markets Structured Finance Bond Issuance Risk Management Financial Strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build the 3–5 year funding strategy and convert it into an executable roadmap (base/upside/downside).
  • Lead end-to-end execution: origination → structuring → negotiation → documentation → close → lifecycle (reporting, covenants, waivers, refinancings).
  • Create repeatable structures and standards: security packages, waterfalls, covenant principles, reporting packs, data room and diligence readiness.
  • Establish and run our bond issuance capability (when appropriate): process, materials, counterparties, and ongoing obligations.
  • Build senior relationships across banks and institutional capital, and maintain a sharp view of market terms and pricing.
  • Partner closely with Risk, Legal, Tax, Treasury and Revenue teams to deliver outcomes with clean governance and a strong audit trail.

Requirements

  • 15+ years in capital markets / structured finance / leveraged finance / private credit
  • Proven track record leading complex debt transactions end-to-end
  • Bond issuance experience (lead role preferred)
  • Strong structuring judgment: security, covenants, waterfalls
  • Credibility in front of senior counterparties
  • Group Treasurer experience with structured funding programs
  • Flexibility with frequent travel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Emerging markets experience
  • Experience with warehouse/SPV/securitisation-style funding
  • Experience with private credit raises and capital markets issuance

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Extra day off on your birthday
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
  • All the tech gear you need to work smart

About the Company

Optasia is a profitable, fast-growing fintech listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). We operate across ~40 markets, partnering with leading mobile network operators and financial institutions. Our next phase of growth needs a senior capital markets leader who can design and execute the funding strategy that will power the platform over the next 3–5 years.

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