NALA

About NALA

NALA is building Payments for the Next Billion, transforming cross-border money transfers for the African diaspora. You will help build a digital bank providing faster, smarter, and fairer financial services globally. The NALA consumer app facilitates transfers from the UK, US, and EU to Africa and Asia. Rafiki, their B2B payments infrastructure, empowers global trade for African businesses. In 2025, Rafiki generated $2.5 million in revenue, demonstrating strong market adoption. NALA has secured over $50 million in funding from top-tier investors like Balderton Capital, Y-Combinator, and Accel Partners, validating their vision and growth. They were also named to the Forbes Fintech 50 in 2025, recognizing their significant impact in the financial technology sector.

How We Work

NALA values urgency, deep thinking, and a customer-first approach in everything they do. You will find a team that acts with purpose, committed to solving complex financial challenges. They champion ownership and impact, empowering you to shape the future of global payments. While some roles require in-office presence three days a week, many positions offer remote flexibility. The company fosters a supportive and non-stressful work environment, emphasizing teamwork and individual well-being. This balance allows you to thrive while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Engineering at NALA

You will work on building Remittances 2.0, creating more affordable and efficient cross-border money transfer solutions. The team enables credit for senders, allowing greater flexibility in payment timing. They are also building robust payments infrastructure directly in Africa, critical for channeling economic value. This involves leveraging transaction monitoring systems and regtech tools to ensure compliance and security. The technical environment demands a strong understanding of complex financial regulations and the ability to innovate within a highly regulated space.

Why Join Us

• Drive real economic development by building financial services for the African diaspora.
• Work with a high-caliber team from leading fintech companies like Wise, Stripe, and Monzo.
• Shape the future of global payments with ownership and significant impact.
• Contribute to a company that grew 120x since 2022 and raised over $50M from top investors.

Benefits & Perks

• 35 days off, including local bank holidays, to ensure you can decompress.
• Birthday Leave, providing an extra day off during your birthday month.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: 16 weeks full pay for primary caregivers, 4 weeks for secondary.
• Annual learning budget of $1000 to fuel your professional growth and development.