The Work Index by Flexa

Wave Mobile Money

Wave Mobile Money is a fintech company on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by providing affordable and accessible financial services.

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Description

Wave Mobile Money is a financial technology company focused on making Africa the first cashless continent. It offers a variety of financial services, including mobile money transfers, bill payments, airtime top-ups, and microloans, all at extremely low or zero cost. The company operates in six African countries: Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, and Uganda, and is rapidly expanding its reach.

Wave is committed to financial inclusion and believes that everyone deserves access to affordable and convenient financial services. The company is making a significant impact on the lives of millions of people across Africa by providing them with the tools they need to build better lives. Its mission is driven by its strong belief in its core values: being mission driven, living life to the fullest, being embarrassingly honest, and maximizing the rate of learning.

Flexibility

Wave Mobile Money offers flexible work arrangements, including fully remote positions and a hybrid model with travel to key markets once per year. The company values autonomy and empowers employees to own their projects, set their own working hours, and take long vacations while prioritizing a work-life balance.

Fully flexible hours
Remote

Benefits

Wave Mobile Money offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including competitive salaries calculated using a transparent formula, performance reviews twice a year with bonuses and promotions for strong performers, generous health insurance for employees and their dependents, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers, subsidized childcare when they return to work, subsidized gym memberships, fitness classes, and workout equipment, airtime reimbursement, free food, and a beautiful office space.

Enhanced parental leave
WFA scheme

Mission

Wave Mobile Money is a company on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by providing radically inclusive and extremely affordable financial services to millions of users across the continent. They aim to build a modern financial network that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their banking status, and empowers them with affordable ways to save, transfer, and borrow the money they need to achieve their goals.

Automation
Data-driven
Disruptor
Improving quality of life/health
Social impact led
Soonicorn
Sports and fitness
Tech for good

Culture

Wave Mobile Money fosters a culture that values autonomy, honesty, and a relentless focus on learning. Employees are encouraged to own their projects, be transparent about their mistakes, and constantly seek out new knowledge and skills. The company prioritizes its mission of financial inclusion in Africa, and employees are motivated by the positive impact their work has on people's lives.

Agile and dynamic
Autonomous
Collaborative
Engaging
Entrepreneurial
Fast-paced
Fun
Meritocratic
People-first
Progressive
Supportive
Transparent

DE&I

Wave Mobile Money champions diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global workforce, celebrating its unique mix of talents and experiences. They are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their mission of making Africa the first cashless continent. This commitment is reflected in their recruitment practices, employee benefits, and company culture, with a focus on creating a workplace that is welcoming, equitable, and representative of the communities they serve.

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