Growth and Partnerships
Growth Lead (Central Africa)
Remote (Central Africa)•Full-time•Posted 30 Jun 2026
About the Role
Cede is looking for a seasoned Growth Lead to own our XAF franchise — driving client acquisition, regulatory engagement, and corridor development across the CEMAC region. You will be Cede's on-the-ground authority for the Central Africa market, combining deep relationships with multinationals and financial institutions with hands-on expertise in XAF flows.
Responsibilities
- Own Cede's XAF P&L, pipeline, and market entry sequencing.
- Drive acquisition of multinationals, commodity traders, agribusinesses, and mining groups operating in the CFA zone.
- Lead regulatory engagement with BEAC member state authorities.
- Build and deepen XAF to USD, EUR, and KES corridors.
- Identify and close banking and aggregator partnerships in CEMAC.
- Advise product and treasury team on CFA zone-specific constraints and opportunities.
- Recruit and build out the regional team as the franchise scales.
General Qualifications
- 10+ years in corporate banking, treasury, or cross-border payments with significant Francophone Africa exposure.
- Demonstrable track record of acquiring B2B clients (CFO/Group Treasurer-level relationships) in the CFA zone.
- Working knowledge of BEAC exchange control frameworks.
- Native or near-native French; English working proficiency required.
Deadline for applications: July 14, 2026
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