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Wave is a fintech company on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by building accessible financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company has millions of users across 9 countries and is rapidly expanding, with backing from top-tier investors including Sequoia, Stripe, and Y Combinator.
As a Senior Recruiter based in Kinshasa, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for Wave's Democratic Republic of Congo operations during a critical growth phase. You'll own end-to-end hiring from sourcing through offer closure, with a focus on leadership and business-critical roles. Your responsibilities include:
- Owning full-cycle recruitment across a wide range of roles, with emphasis on leadership and business-critical hires in DRC
- Building and executing sourcing strategies tailored to the Congolese market while contributing to regional (multi-country) talent pipelines
- Partnering closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, define hiring strategies, and deliver high-quality hires in a scaling context
- Delivering exceptional candidate experience and serving as a strong ambassador of Wave's mission and culture
- Continuously improving recruiting processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable solutions
- Using data and analytics to track pipeline health, optimize hiring funnels, and inform decision-making
- Maintaining high-quality data management in Greenhouse ATS to enable accurate reporting and insights
- Designing and driving inclusive hiring strategies to build diverse, high-performing teams
- Upholding a high hiring bar to ensure every hire reflects Wave's values and long-term ambitions
- Mentoring junior recruiters and contributing to building a strong, collaborative Talent function in the region
You'll be part of a globally distributed People team helping to shape hiring practices as Wave launches and scales new teams in-country. The role is primarily based in Kinshasa with some regional travel.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6+ years of experience owning end-to-end recruitment processes
- 3+ years of in-house recruiting experience in Africa, ideally in high-growth or scaling environments
- Strong experience hiring for both field and office roles
- Deep understanding of local talent markets in DRC (Kinshasa and beyond)
- Fluency in French and English (required)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical mindset (comfortable working with metrics, KPIs, and spreadsheets)
- Ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
