Customer Success Manager, Fintech

Optasia· Commercial
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📍 Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

About this role

Optasia is a publicly listed, global fintech company with presence in 38+ countries, anchored by eight regional commercial offices. We empower banks and telecom operators to make smarter, faster, and more inclusive lending decisions through advanced credit scoring and AI-powered lending platforms. Our socially impactful solutions help partners unlock new revenue streams, reduce risk, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while offering our people the opportunity to build meaningful and large-scale impact careers in a stable, high-growth, multi-national environment. 

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded professional with deep telecoms expertise and strong fintech acumen to lead and expand strategic relationships with our mobile operator partners. As a Customer Success Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Senior VP Commercial, at both operational and executive levels, owning the success, growth, and long-term value of your designated account(s). You will represent Optasia’s full portfolio of AI-powered lending and credit scoring solutions, drive cross-selling and expansion opportunities, and ensure consistent delivery of business outcomes aligned with our partners’ fintech and telecom strategies. 

What you will do 

  • Lead the success, retention, and growth of a portfolio of strategic customer accounts, with accountability for customer outcomes, value realization, and long-term partnerships. 
  • Act as a trusted senior advisor to customer stakeholders as primary point of contact executing day-to-day commercial activities, including executive-level contacts, leading strategic reviews and success planning. 
  • Define and drive customer success strategies aligned to customer business objectives, contractual commitments, and organizational goals. 
  • Own customer health, performance metrics, and SLA outcomes; proactively manage risks, escalations, and complex issues to resolution. 
  • Identify and drive expansion, renewal, and optimization opportunities, partnering closely with sales, account management, and leadership teams. 
  • Support cross-functional collaboration across operations, product, finance, and service teams to ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement. 
  • Mentor and support Customer Success Managers and Account Managers, providing guidance on account strategy, performance management, and best practices. 
  • Deliver executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations on account performance, risks, and growth opportunities. 
  • Contribute to customer success strategy, process design, and service model evolution to improve retention, customer satisfaction, and revenue outcomes. 

Leadership 

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Account Managers and Customer Success Managers, setting clear performance expectations and standards. 
  • Act as a point of escalation and guidance for complex customer, commercial, and delivery challenges, ensuring timely and effective resolution. 
  • Drive knowledge sharing, best practices, and consistent ways of working across the team to strengthen execution quality and scalability. 
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance reviews, supporting professional development and readiness for increased responsibility. 
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team culture aligned with Optasia’s commercial and customer success objectives.

What you will bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Minimum 8 years of proven experience in B2B Account Management, preferably within the Telecoms or Fintech industry. 
  • Minimum 4yrs Telecoms industry experience  
  • Strong understanding of the cultural, political, and regulatory landscape in the assigned market(s). 
  • Bachelor’s degree  

 Preferred 

  • Experience in Telecoms Customer Value Management (CVM), Value-Added Services (VAS), and/or fintech and digital financial services solutions. 
  • Proven success in driving upselling and cross-selling initiatives within enterprise accounts.  

Why you should apply

What we offer
💸 Competitive remuneration package 
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday 
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme 
📲 💻 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 

Optasia’s Values 🌟 

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities. 
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations. 
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts. 
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed. 
#5 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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Customer Success Manager, Fintech position at Optasia located?
This Customer Success Manager, Fintech role at Optasia is based in Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Customer Success Manager, Fintech at Optasia belong to?
This Customer Success Manager, Fintech position is part of the Commercial department at Optasia. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Customer Success Manager, Fintech job at Optasia posted?
This Customer Success Manager, Fintech position at Optasia was posted on Mar 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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