Associate - Payments and Digital Financial Services at Genesis Analytics

Genesis Analytics is seeking an Associate to join its Payments and Digital Financial Services team. The role sits within a leading economics-based consulting firm that applies rigorous analysis across sectors to improve decisions and unlock value for clients and society.

What it offers

• An opportunity to work on high-impact projects in payments and digital financial services, contributing to strategy, policy, and implementation.
• Exposure to diverse sectors and methodologies, including competition economics, regulatory analysis, financial inclusion, and behavioural economics.
• Collaboration with teams that serve both public and private sector clients, particularly at the state-market interface.
• A role that values analytical rigour, ethical decision-making, and real-world impact.

Who can apply

• Candidates with a strong background in economics, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience or interest in payments, digital financial services, financial inclusion, or regulatory economics is advantageous.
• Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, analytical environment and are passionate about unlocking value in Africa.

What you'll do

• Support projects that improve decision-making in payments and digital financial services, such as market entry strategies, regulatory analysis, or financial inclusion initiatives.
• Work across sectors, combining economic, financial, and strategic tools to craft solutions for complex challenges.
• Assist in data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement to drive impactful outcomes.
• Collaborate with teams that bridge the public and private sectors, ensuring solutions are both rigorous and practical.

How to apply

• Submit your application through the Genesis Analytics careers portal (link not provided in source).
• Include a cover letter, CV, and any relevant academic or professional transcripts.
• Highlight your experience in economics, finance, or digital financial services, if applicable.