Copy Writer

Our client is a high-growth fintech company building the next generation of payment infrastructure across Africa. Their mission is to make money movement seamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders. They operate at the intersection of financial innovation and real-world impact, empowering businesses and consumers with tools to thrive in a rapidly digitizing economy.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Copywriter to own and execute the company's marketing activity across products. They are seeking a skilled Copywriter to produce clear, accurate, and compelling written content across marketing, product, and brand channels.

This role is responsible for translating complex financial and technical concepts into accessible language, while ensuring all content aligns with brand, quality, and compliance standards.

The Copywriter will work closely with product and marketing teams to support thought leadership, website content, and product communications, playing a key role in shaping the company's voice and messaging.

Job Type: Full Time|Permanent

Workplace: Onsite

Location: Cape Town

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years experience writing for fintech, financial services, or technology companies
• Strong portfolio demonstrating long-form content, product copy, and thought leadership
• Proven ability to explain complex financial or technical concepts clearly and accurately
• Excellent attention to detail with strong editorial judgement
• Experience writing within regulated or compliance-conscious environments
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, marketing, and leadership teams

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Clear, concise, and structured writing style
• Strong ownership and accountability for content quality
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Adaptable and responsive in fast-paced environments
• Collaborative, professional, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Thought Leadership

• Write and edit blog posts, articles, and thought leadership content
• Support long-form content that positions the company as an authority in the fintech space
• Research topics and contribute to a consistent content pipeline

Website & Digital Copy

• Review, update, and maintain website copy to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy
• Improve existing content to align with brand, compliance, and messaging standards
• Ensure all external-facing copy reflects a consistent brand voice

Product & In-App Copy

• Support product copy, including in-app messaging, user flows, and feature descriptions
• Collaborate with product teams to communicate functionality and value clearly
• Ensure product content is user-focused, accurate, and easy to understand

Brand Voice & Editorial Standards

• Develop and maintain brand voice and tone guidelines
• Edit and refine content to ensure high editorial quality and consistency
• Ensure content meets internal quality, compliance, and brand requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing and product teams to align messaging across channels
• Translate complex financial or technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language
• Support fast turnaround requirements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: The opportunity to work on solving cross-boarder payments in Africa. Connecting us to the world, and the world to us.
• A startup environment with massive growth: High pace, high growth where your work directly shapes and impacts the company.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary package that matches your expertise and the market rate.