Vice President of Financial Data Strategy
Company Description
Kolomoni is a licensed microfinance institution in The Gambia, regulated by the Central Bank and dedicated to deepening financial inclusion across the country. The organization serves everyday individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers, and women's savings groups (kafos) with smart, personalized, and convenient banking solutions. Kolomoni’s portfolio includes digital savings, loans and investments, mobile money transfer, agency banking, e-payment systems, value-added services, and bespoke digital solutions. Backed by CapitalSage’s regional expertise and driven by agile, technology-focused operations, Kolomoni aims to make financial services accessible, reliable, and tailored to each customer’s needs. The institution continually innovates to help Gambians reach their financial goals and build long-term financial resilience. Role Description The Vice President of Financial Data Strategy is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for shaping Kolomoni’s data-driven financial decision-making and digital growth. This role oversees the design and implementation of a holistic financial data strategy, ensuring accurate data collection, integration, governance, and reporting across all products and channels. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing portfolio performance, customer behavior, and risk metrics; translating insights into actionable strategies for pricing, product development, and financial inclusion initiatives; and partnering with technology, risk, operations, and commercial teams to embed data-led decision frameworks. The role also involves developing dashboards and performance indicators, leading data quality improvement projects, and advising senior leadership on trends, forecasts, and strategic opportunities. The Vice President will mentor cross-functional teams on data literacy and champion responsible, ethical use of financial data aligned with regulatory requirements and Kolomoni’s mission.
Qualifications
Strong Analytical Skills with experience in financial data analysis, portfolio performance measurement, and insight generation for decision-making. Expertise in Strategic Planning and Digital Strategy, including designing data strategies that support product innovation, customer experience, and market expansion. Background in Finance with solid understanding of microfinance, digital financial services, risk management, and regulatory frameworks in emerging markets. Consulting skills, including stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, practical recommendations. Proficiency with data and analytics tools (e.g., SQL, BI dashboards, data visualization platforms) and familiarity with modern data architectures. Proven leadership experience in data, analytics, or financial strategy roles, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders remotely. Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to present insights to non-technical audiences and build a culture of data-informed decision-making. Relevant advanced degree (e.g., Finance, Economics, Data Science, Business Administration