Eleving Group is an international fintech company specializing in vehicle and consumer finance, operating a multi-brand portfolio in 17 countries across 3 continents, with a 4300+ strong team. As pioneers in emerging economies, we’re driving change, encouraging financial inclusion and upward social mobility through innovative, easy-to-use financial products.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and scale Eleving Group’s established and high-performing business in Uganda – one of our key East African markets with strong foundations, a great team, and proven product-market fit. Since its launch in 2019, the business has expanded to 50+ operating branches nationwide and built a growing base of over 200,000 active clients.
In 2025, the business delivered 26% year-on-year growth and more than doubled its team, further strengthening its market position.
NB: Relocation to Kampala, Uganda is required.
Uganda operations overview
Market-leading motorcycle taxi financing business with 40,000+ financed riders, supporting income-generating mobility in a structurally underserved market.
Insight: High-volume, asset-backed portfolio with strong repeat usage and disciplined credit scoring and collections as key risk drivers.
High-growth consumer finance business with 100,000+ smartphones financed, expanding digital access through retail and device partnerships.
Insight: Rapid growth and brand visibility driver with smaller loan sizes, faster cycles, and data-led risk management.
- Loans backed by car
Short-to medium-term liquidity products secured against customer’s vehicle, increasing customer lifetime value.
Insight: Margin-enhancing cross-sell product leveraging existing collateral and customer data, with disciplined risk controls required.
Main responsibilities
- Take full P&L ownership of Uganda operations, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability
- Lead, mentor, and develop an established management team while strengthening a high-performance culture
- Drive operational excellence across sales, credit, operations, marketing, risk, compliance, and customer experience
- Identify growth opportunities through product optimization, market expansion, partnerships, and process improvements
- Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management in line with local requirements and Group standards
- Act as the primary interface between Uganda and Hub Team, ensuring alignment, transparency, and execution of Group strategy
- Use data and market insights to continuously improve efficiency, customer outcomes, and commercial performance
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an established international business or a startup
- Strong background in financial services, fintech, mobility, consumer lending, or other fast-paced environments
- Experience in working with B2C products
- Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving margins, and delivering consistent P&L results
- Strong people leadership skills with experience managing managers and building succession
- Strategic yet hands‑on mindset, with the ability to turn insights into execution
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to relocate and commit to long-term leadership of the Uganda market
What we offer
- A rare opportunity to lead a growing and successful business in an emerging market with real scale and impact
- High autonomy and trust to shape the next growth phase of the business
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus system
- Multicultural, professional, and purpose-driven work environment
- Open feedback culture and strong collaboration across countries
- Monthly housing allowance
- Additional benefits (flights allowance, vaccination costs coverage, health insurance)
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