Total Rewards Leader, Fintech

Optasia
Johannesburg, Dubai, Athens
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: People, HR & TalentExperience: 6+ yearsSkills: ["Data analysis","Benchmarking","Communication","Leadership","Stakeholder management"]

Senior compensation and benefits leader responsible for global reward strategy across Africa, Middle East and Asia. Oversees base/pay, incentives, immigration, mobility, and benefits; partners with Legal and senior leadership in a high-growth fintech environment to design equitable, data-driven reward programs across multiple countries.

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Total Rewards Leader, Fintech

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Job Summary

Senior compensation and benefits leader responsible for global reward strategy across Africa, Middle East and Asia. Oversees base/pay, incentives, immigration, mobility, and benefits; partners with Legal and senior leadership in a high-growth fintech environment to design equitable, data-driven reward programs across multiple countries.
Location: Johannesburg, Dubai, Athens
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive and standardized compensation structure across all functions, regions, and levels, including base pay, variable pay programs, sales incentives, long and short-term incentive plans, stock options, and executive compensation.
  • •Own and administer immigration and relocation/mobility activities, coordinating relocations, work permits, and related reward elements across jurisdictions with payroll coordination.
  • •Liaise with senior leadership and Legal on compensation and benefits-related legal issues, maintaining knowledge of local laws and practices.
  • •Provide data-driven recommendations to guide decisions on compensation, org structure, attrition, promotions, and other people-related activities.
  • •Analyze trends in business, economy, and employment marketplace to enhance global workforce planning strategies.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkHealth InsuranceAnnual BonusBirthday LeaveTech Gear

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years experience owning the international Compensation & Benefits agenda across multiple countries in Africa, Asia and beyond
  • •Data-driven, people-centric compensation philosophy and practices
  • •Experience in remuneration and compensation environments in the countries where the company operates
  • •Ability to build effective partnerships with key stakeholders
  • •Experience in a dynamic, multicultural, international business environment with strong integrity and professionalism
Experience:6+ yearsInternational experienceFintechTechnology-enabled business
Skills:Data analysisBenchmarkingCommunicationLeadershipStakeholder management
Languages:English

Company Brief

Optasia
Operates a digital health platform delivering online mental health and therapy services, connecting users with licensed therapists and providing tools for wellbeing, counselling, and remote treatment management to improve access to behavioral healthcare.
Industry: Mental Health
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