About the role
Job Title: Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid with remote work flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (USD, commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Equity options, health insurance, performance-based bonuses, and professional development opportunities
About Ramani:
Ramani is a pioneering fintech company transforming commerce and financial access across Africa. Through our innovative mobile and web platforms, we empower micro-distributors and businesses with cutting-edge digital lending and inventory management solutions. Operating in a $1T market, we’re backed by Y Combinator, Village Global, Flexcap Ventures, Hustle Fund and notable Angel Investors like James Beshara, Jared Schreiber, Robin Chan, Justin Kan, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji.
Headquartered in Dar es Salaam and expanding globally, Ramani is redefining financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
Job Purpose:
The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will lead Ramani’s risk management strategy, leveraging advanced data science, machine learning, and AI to safeguard the digital lending platform. Based in New York with hybrid flexibility, this C-suite role will harness cutting-edge analytics to drive risk modeling, portfolio optimization, and mitigation strategies. The CRO will ensure sustainable growth and resilience by integrating technical expertise into a robust risk framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Risk Strategy and Oversight
