Capital & Strategic Finance Lead

Umba · Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Location
Nairobi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 25, 2026

Job Description

Umba is a multi-country digital bank operating in Kenya and Nigeria, offering consumer and SME banking, vehicle finance, payments, and cross-border remittances.


Umba acquired Daraja MFB in 2023 to offer full deposit taking banking services in Kenya.


We are entering a high-growth phase and are seeking a Capital & Strategic Finance Lead to drive our fundraising, debt structuring, investor relations, and capital strategy across all markets.


This role is a core part of the leadership team.


You will work closely with the Group CEO and country leadership to build and execute a full capital plan, including equity raises, local-currency debt facilities, impact debt, grants, and strategic funding partnerships.


You will be responsible for managing the investor pipeline, preparing materials, leading lender conversations, coordinating diligence, maintaining our capital model, and pushing momentum across all capital streams.


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