Business Development Manager – Cameroon

About the role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the launch and growth of our fintech operations in Cameroon and the wider CEMAC region. The role will involve setting up the local entity, establishing banking and regulatory relationships, and driving adoption of our FX trading and blockchain‑based payment solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support incorporation of the Cameroonian subsidiary, open local bank accounts and complete registrations with COBAC, BEAC and other regulators.
• Coordinate onboarding of foreign‑exchange brokers, blockchain exchanges and payment service providers.
• Identify, acquire and onboard high‑net‑worth individuals, merchants, fintech users, diaspora channels and institutional partners for FX and digital‑asset services.
• Represent the company locally, building strong relationships with banks, brokers, mobile‑money operators (e.g., MTN MoMo, Orange Money) and other ecosystem players.
• Monitor regulatory developments in FX, blockchain and payment infrastructure, providing market intelligence and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with global operations, compliance, legal and finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Act as nominee director, oversee compliance filings, renewals and local reporting obligations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking, foreign‑exchange, blockchain or fintech.
• Deep knowledge of Cameroon’s financial ecosystem and regulatory environment (COBAC, BEAC).
• Proven track record in launching new markets or growing financial‑services products.
• Fluent in English and French with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Self‑starter comfortable working remotely in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Required skills

• Experience with FX trading platforms.
• Understanding of blockchain technology and digital‑asset solutions.
• Familiarity with mobile‑money and digital‑payment platforms.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship‑building capabilities.