Commercial Intern

Be part of something bigger

At Mukuru, we help people connect to opportunities through simple, reliable financial services. As one of Africa’s leading money transfer operators, we serve millions across the continent and beyond.

Joining our Commercial team means working at the centre of growth where data, partnerships, and customer insight come together to drive real impact.

What you’ll do

This is not a typical internship you’ll gain hands-on exposure to how a fast-growing fintech drives commercial success.

You Will

Turn data into insight

• Track and analyse corridor performance (volumes, revenue, customer activity)
• Support weekly and monthly reporting used by senior stakeholders
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends
• Help evaluate the impact of campaigns and pricing strategies

Support pricing and campaign execution

• Assist with the rollout of pricing tests and reactivation campaigns
• Work closely with teams across BI, Pricing, and Customer Communications
• Keep campaign trackers and workflows accurate and up to date

Explore partnerships and market opportunities

• Research fintech players, payment partners, and emerging markets
• Support partner comparisons and due diligence work
• Contribute to partner onboarding and documentation processes

Work across teams

• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, BI, and Customer teams
• Attend meetings, capture key actions, and drive follow-through
• Help keep commercial processes organised and efficient

What you’ll bring

• A degree (completed or in progress) in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or similar
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• An interest in fintech, data, and commercial strategy
• High attention to detail and comfort working with numbers
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams

Bonus points if you have exposure to Power BI or other data tools or have used AI tools to enhance your workflow.

What makes you a great fit

You’re Someone Who

• Enjoys analysing data and spotting trends
• Takes initiative and follows through on tasks
• Works well with others and communicates clearly
• Can manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Adapts easily and stays organised

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS