Growth and Partnerships
Growth Lead (Francophone West)
Remote (Francophone West Africa)•Full-time•Posted 30 Jun 2026
About the Role
Cede is looking for a seasoned Growth Lead to own our XOF franchise — driving client acquisition, regulatory engagement, and corridor development across the UEMOA region. You will be Cede's on-the-ground authority for the Francophone West Africa market, combining deep relationships with multinationals and financial institutions with hands-on expertise in XOF flows.
Responsibilities
- Own Cede's XOF 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 BCEAO member state authorities.
- Build and deepen XOF to USD, EUR, and KES corridors.
- Identify and close banking and aggregator partnerships in UEMOA.
- 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 BCEAO exchange control frameworks.
- Native or near-native French; English working proficiency required.
Deadline for applications: July 14, 2026
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