Business Development Manager - Cameroon
What You'll Be Doing
Support the incorporation of the local entity in Cameroon.
Open and manage local bank accounts, register with relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. COBAC, BEAC), and onboard with FX brokers, blockchain exchanges, and payment service providers.
Grow the FX and blockchain payments business by identifying and onboarding local HNWI, merchant networks, diaspora channels, fintech users, and institutional clients.
Position the business as a reliable cross-border payments and digital assets solution for Cameroon and the wider CEMAC region.
Act as the local face of the company, building and managing strategic partnerships with banks, brokers, mobile money operators (e.g. MTN MoMo, Orange Money), blockchain agents, and other ecosystem players.
Serve as the point of contact for local government and regulatory engagement when necessary.
Monitor local and regional developments in FX regulation, blockchain adoption, payment infrastructure, and BEAC monetary policy.
Share insights and advise on risks, opportunities, and emerging market demands.
Work closely with global operations, compliance, legal, and finance teams to align local activities with broader company objectives and compliance requirements.
Serve as nominee director for the local entity and oversee ongoing administrative tasks including filings, renewals, and internal reporting.
What We're Looking For
Experience establishing or managing local business operations, ideally spanning FX, blockchain, or payments.
Ability to build and manage relationships with banks, brokers, mobile money operators, and blockchain-related partners.
Familiarity with local and regional regulatory bodies such as COBAC and BEAC.
Comfort serving as a point of contact for government and regulatory engagement.
Willingness to act as nominee director and handle corporate administrative responsibilities.
Requirements
Key Requirements: - Experience & Industry Knowledge: - Minimum 5 years’ experience in banking, FX, blockchain, or fintech, with a clear understanding of Cameroon's financial regulations, market players, and trade lifecycles. - Local Market Familiarity: - Solid understanding of the regulatory environment in Cameroon (COBAC/BEAC), and familiarity with regional cross-border trade and payments activity. - Business Development Skills: - Demonstrated success in launching new products or markets; strong commercial negotiation skills and ability to build trust with local clients and partners. - Communication & Languages: - Fluent in English and French (required). Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage across cultures and industries. - Adaptability & Independence: - Self-starter comfortable operating in a startup environment with minimal supervision. Agile and able to adapt to the evolving blockchain and fintech landscape. - Detail-Oriented & Organized: - Strong project management skills and attention to detail in documentation, compliance, and client onboarding. Preferred Qualifications: - Existing relationships with banks, brokers, or fintechs in Cameroon. - Experience working with mobile money and digital payment providers. - Familiarity with the CEMAC region’s monetary and regulatory framework. - Previous involvement in launching FX or blockchain products in an African market.
Salary Range
Not specified - candidates are asked to list current and expected salary in their CV
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Mamoru's official website and follow their application process.