Consultant, Journal Publisher at Remitly

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Higher Education, Publishing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Fluent in English and Arabic; nuanced written, verbal, and aural comprehension
  • Excellent communication skills; confident and precise speaking, able to address a college dean or faculty
  • High attention to quality and detail
  • Comfortable creating slide decks and professional written content
  • Experience managing multiple projects to completion, on time, and according to protocols
  • Enthusiasm and initiative to contribute beyond a narrow job description
  • Strong familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Basic knowledge of CSS/HTML
  • Ability to pick up and troubleshoot new technologies quickly and independently
  • Humor and diplomacy
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (highly preferred)
  • 3+ years in a customer-facing role
  • Experience using Editorial Manager or Digital Commons to manage unpublished submissions
  • Familiarity with XML and working with APIs
  • Familiarity with academic publishing, library sciences, and university culture
  • Experience working collaboratively on a team, both giving and receiving advice and assistance
  • Knowledge of a third language (a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming new clients aboard, and guide/assisting them with building Digital Commons repositories and publications to their specifications
  • Collaborating with university faculty and librarians to launch new projects in their repositories, guide them in best practices in publishing, and troubleshoot unusual problems
  • Forging strong professional relationships with our clients and providing timely advice on issues affecting digital libraries and academic publishing
  • Training clients (usually remotely) to help them use and customize our templated systems
  • Working closely with the Strategic Adviser, provide your clients with comprehensive, well-informed support for all their repository and publishing needs
  • Providing general assistance to the team as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, filing feature requests, product testing, HTML/PDF editing, uploading content, and providing feedback to help streamline or expand our services

Skills

Arabic
English
Digital Commons
Journal Publishing
Academic Publishing
Client Onboarding
Repository Management
Customer Support
Training
Digital Libraries

Remitly

International money transfer for immigrants

About Remitly

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$423.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend
Office Culture
Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves
DEI Learning Opportunities
Community Engagement
Inclusive Benefits

Risks

Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.
AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

Differentiation

Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.
The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.
Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.
AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.
Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

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