Junior Business Development Specialist at Mukuru

• As a Junior Business Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, optimizing growth strategies, and driving expansion initiatives by leveraging data-driven insights, strategic planning, and business development to support sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the execution of growth strategies.
• Analyse market trends and data to develop insights that inform decision-making.
• Support pricing, budgeting, and partner negotiations to enhance business profitability.
• Work cross-functionally with teams in operations, finance, and product to ensure smooth implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to business development efforts by evaluating potential partnerships and expansion opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field (Essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial services, payments, or remittances is a plus.
• Prior experience in business development or strategy is advantageous