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

Overview

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.

This is a true hands-on SVP role: you will sit with banks and institutional capital providers, shape structures, negotiate terms, and close transactions. If you like complex, real-world problems and you drive outcomes, you’ll have serious scope here.

• 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, counter parties, 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.

• You’re independent, outcomes-focused, and comfortable owning hard decisions. You can go from strategy to signature without drama.
• 15+ years in capital markets / structured finance / leveraged finance / private credit (emerging markets experience strongly valued).
• Proven track record leading complex debt transactions end-to-end with banks and institutional credit providers.
• Bond issuance experience (lead role preferred): local and/or hard currency; private placement and/or Reg S/144A where relevant.
• Strong structuring judgment: security, covenants, waterfalls, intercompany mechanics; plus strong modelling and stress testing.
• Credibility in front of senior counter parties—able to negotiate with credit committees and investment committees.
• A highly experienced Group Treasurer / Corporate Treasurer who has personally led structured funding programs (warehouse/SPV/securitisation-style, complex syndicated/structured facilities, private credit raises, and/or capital markets issuance). This is not an operational cash-management profile.
• Flexibility with frequent travel (Africa + key financial centers).

• A senior, visible mandate with direct access to the Group CFO and real influence on the company’s growth path.
• The chance to build a funding platform that works across multiple jurisdictions and real constraints—complex, but rewarding.
• A profitable business with momentum, operating at scale and held to public-company standards.
• A collaborative, open culture where ownership and delivery are recognised.

• 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

• Be a part of a multicultural working environment
• Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
• Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
• A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
• Continuous training and access to online training platforms
• CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion

• Drive to Thrive:
  Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
• Customer-First Mindset:
  We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
• Bridge the Gap:
  Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
• Go-Getter Spirit:
  We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
• Together we will do it:
  We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.