SVP, Capital Markets - dubai - Optasia Group

    Optasia Group
    Optasia Group dubai

    19 hours ago

    Description
    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.
    What you'll do
    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.

    What you will bring
    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 counterparties—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).
    Why you should apply
    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.
    What we offer
    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
    Optasia's Perks
    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
    Optasia's Values

    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.

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