Job Description
Job Description
We Are Hiring
The Victoria Falls International Financial Centre (VFIFC) is a strategically positioned financial platform whose mandate is to mobilise global capital, draw international financial institutions, and facilitate investment into Zimbabwe and the broader region. Underpinned by a robust, internationally aligned regulatory framework, the Centre is advancing as a credible and competitive jurisdiction benchmarked against the world’s leading financial centres.
Position: Fintech and Innovation Manager
The Centre invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the middle management position responsible for driving the development, regulation, and growth of fintech and innovation within the Centre, positioning VFIFC as a leading hub for digital finance and emerging technologies in Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
* Support licensing and supervision of payment providers, digital banks, fintech platforms, and digital asset service providers.
* Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
* Develop fintech regulations, digital asset frameworks, and innovation guidelines.
* Design and implement a regulatory sandbox.
* Promote opportunities in digital payments, blockchain, tokenisation, and embedded finance.
* Build relationships with startups, developers, and technology firms and support onboarding of fintech firms.
* Support innovation across banking and capital markets.
* Monitor global fintech trends.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technology-related field.
* 2–5 years’ experience in fintech, digital finance, or technology.
* Postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage.
* Relevant certifications are preferred.
* Understanding of payments, APIs, and blockchain.
* Strong understanding of fintech ecosystems.
* Experience in a startup, technology, or financial institution is preferred.
Key Deliverables (during the first 12 months)
* Operationalise the Fintech licensing framework.
* Launch the regulatory sandbox.
* Onboard fintech firms.
* Introduce at least two innovative products.
This role represents an opportunity to build a fintech ecosystem from the ground up and gain exposure to global innovation. If you possess the requisite expertise and commitment, then this opportunity is for you.
How to Apply
How to Apply
To apply, submit a detailed CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role to [email protected] and indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email.
The deadline for submission is 29 July 2026.