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Apollo AgricultureManager – Credit Strategy & Operations
Apollo Agriculture is an agri-fintech platform that uses automation and artificial intelligence to supply high-quality farming inputs, optimized financing, expert digital advice, and risk management solutions…
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Apollo Agriculture is an agri-fintech platform that uses automation and artificial intelligence to supply high-quality farming inputs, optimized financing, expert digital advice, and risk management solutions to small-scale farmers across Africa. The organization is seeking a Manager – Credit Strategy & Operations to take ownership of the acquisition credit engine. In this position, the professional will determine farmer approvals, credit limits, pricing, product structuring, and profitability, while protecting operations against…
Job Description
Apollo Agriculture is an agri-fintech platform that uses automation and artificial intelligence to supply high-quality farming inputs, optimized financing, expert digital advice, and risk management solutions to small-scale farmers across Africa. The organization is seeking a Manager – Credit Strategy & Operations to take ownership of the acquisition credit engine. In this position, the professional will determine farmer approvals, credit limits, pricing, product structuring, and profitability, while protecting operations against fraud during company scaling.
This role requires an adaptable problem solver who can frame critical decisions, perform rigorous data analysis, formulate clear recommendations, align diverse internal teams, and execute results alongside credit leadership. The work involves deep collaboration across product, commercial, growth, engineering, and finance departments, as well as regular field visits to meet farmers, agrodealers, field officers, and verification agents. The ideal candidate utilizes AI-first workflows to reduce turnaround times and automate repetitive tasks, while coaching and developing team members in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end acquisition credit strategy, including approvals, credit limits, pricing, product structure, and expected profitability
- Partner with product, commercial, growth, engineering, and finance teams to align credit strategy with business milestones
- Establish and operate monitoring and learning loops featuring dashboards, controls, automated triggers, experiments, and impact assessments
- Lead the fraud and data verification strategy and operations team, setting detection rules, standard operating procedures, and performance incentives
- Conduct regular field visits to interact with farmers, agrodealers, field officers, and verification agents to gather operational insights
- Coach and build accountability and resilience within the team
- Apply AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and reduce turnaround times in workflows
Requirements
- Possem 4 to 7 years of experience in credit, risk, strategy, analytics, or product roles within financial services or consulting
- Demonstrate structured, first-principles problem solving with a history of turning ambiguous challenges into implemented policies
- Exhibit analytical ability including proficiency in SQL and dashboard tools
- Show experience collaborating cross-functionally, influencing without formal authority, and leading teams in fast-paced environments
- Maintain strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have hands-on experience utilizing AI tools and AI-assisted workflows
- Hold a degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline such as economics, statistics, mathematics, or engineering
Qualifications
- Direct experience in designing and optimizing credit policies including approvals, limit assignment, and pricing
- Experience developing fraud frameworks
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape credit and commercial outcomes with high ownership and close collaboration with senior leaders
- Dynamic and collaborative culture supporting autonomy, honesty, transparency, and growth
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Where is this role located?
The preferred location for this position is Nairobi, Kenya. Alternatively, remote work is available within plus or minus four hours of EAT, though it requires extensive travel to Nairobi and other markets.
What is the employment type?
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What experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have four to seven years of experience in credit, risk, strategy, analytics, or product roles, ideally within financial services or consulting, along with a quantitative or analytical degree.
How much does this job pay?
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