Regional Treasury Operations Specialist, Lemfi
International payments service
Open for applications
International payments service
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve the financial lives of the next generation of immigrants.
Role
Who you are
- A detail-oriented operator who takes pride in accuracy and closing the loop
- Analytical and process-driven, with a strong ability to forecast, interpret data, and improve workflows
- A clear communicator, able to manage internal stakeholders and external partners across different markets
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where ownership and accountability are key
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of how treasury operations impact broader business performance
- Experience: Proven experience in Treasury Operations, FX, or within fintech/remittance environments. Experience working with XOF/XAF regions is a strong advantage
- Language: Native-level bilingual proficiency in French and English (essential)
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capability with experience in forecasting, liquidity management, and data-driven decision making. Comfortable using treasury tools and building/improving models
- Operational Expertise: Solid understanding of cross-border payments, settlement cycles, and reconciliation processes
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with both internal teams and external partners
- Attention to Detail: Highly meticulous approach to reconciliation and operational accuracy
- Don’t meet every single requirement in the job ad? Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don't check every box. If you are excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right person for this, or other roles
What the job involves
- As a Regional Treasury Operations Specialist (Francophone Markets), you will own the end-to-end execution of liquidity workflows and partner operations across our Francophone corridors
- Sitting within our Trading & Treasury function and reporting to the Head of Trading & Treasury, this is a high-impact individual contributor role combining analytical rigor with operational ownership
- You will ensure liquidity is optimised, trades are executed accurately, and regional operations run seamlessly in a fast-paced, cross-border environment
- This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, takes ownership of outcomes, and enjoys working at the intersection of data, operations, and partner management
- Liquidity Analysis & Forecasting: Own daily and weekly liquidity forecasting across regional wallets and accounts. You will ensure funding levels are optimised to meet transaction demand while adhering to exposure limits
- Treasury Execution & Communication: Support and execute regional trading activity in coordination with the Liquidity Manager. You will manage currency positions within defined parameters, maintaining clear and proactive communication with the wider Treasury team
- Operational Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for regional partners and aggregators. You will ensure operational stability while identifying opportunities to improve partner performance and processes
- End-to-End Fund Reconciliation: Take full ownership of the reconciliation lifecycle, tracking funds across the settlement chain, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate reporting to Finance and Group teams
- Market Insight & Reporting: Serve as the regional subject matter expert, providing insights on settlement trends, partner performance, and operational risks that may impact delivery
Application process
- TA Screen (30 mins)
- Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins)
- Technical Assessment & Presentation (3 days)
- Final Interview
Our take
LemFi, previously known as Lemonade Finance, is a fintech platform addressing the challenge of accessing reliable financial services faced by millions of immigrants worldwide. By offering quick onboarding and a multi-currency offering, LemFi allows its users to send, receive, hold, convert, and save in both their country of origin and residence currencies.
Recognising the limitations faced by traditional banks and neo-banks, LemFi offers instant international transfers at favourable exchange rates with no transfer fees. Initially launched in Canada, growing demand for the company's services has allowed it to expand to the UK, and broaden its African payment channels.
The company has secured good funding from prominent investors like Y-Combinator, Zrosk, Global Founders Capital, and Olive Tree. With plans to expand its product offering across the globe, LemFi will further its mission of providing accessible and transparent financial services to migrant communities worldwide.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Ridwan Olalere
(Co-Founder & CEO)Ridwan is also the Founder of forLoop Africa. Previously, he served as the Country Manager of Uber Nigeria and worked as a Software Developer at Flutterwave, Hotels, Novatia, and NextMynds.
Rian Cochran
(Co-Founder)Rian was previously a Financial Director at Opera Software, Powerbets Holdings, and OPay.
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