Mamoru

Fintech platforms and partnerships

Business Development Manager: Blockchain

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in CameroonNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in banking, foreign exchange, blockchain, or fintech, with a clear understanding of Cameroon's financial regulations, market players, and trade lifecycles.
Solid understanding of the regulatory environment in Cameroon, including COBAC and BEAC, and familiarity with regional cross-border trade and payments activity.
Demonstrated success in launching new products or markets, commercial negotiation skills, and ability to build trust with local clients and partners.
Fluency in English and French.
Comfort operating independently in a startup environment with minimal supervision and adapting to the evolving blockchain and fintech landscape.
Project management skills and attention to detail in documentation, compliance, and client onboarding.

Responsibilities

Support incorporation of the local entity in Cameroon.
Open and manage local bank accounts, register with relevant regulatory bodies such as COBAC and BEAC, and onboard with foreign exchange brokers, blockchain exchanges, and payment service providers.
Grow the foreign exchange and blockchain payments business by identifying and onboarding local high-net-worth individuals, 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 CEMAC region users.
Act as the local company representative and cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with banks, brokers, mobile money operators such as MTN MoMo and 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 foreign exchange regulation, blockchain adoption, payment infrastructure, and monetary policy from BEAC.
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.

Desired Qualifications

Existing relationships with banks, brokers, or fintech companies 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 foreign exchange or blockchain products in an African market.

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Cameroon (Blockchain)
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Department: Business Development & Local Operations

Mamoru redefines traditional financial services through cutting-edge technology. We recognized the need for advanced and efficient financial solutions that could keep up with the rapidly evolving financial markets. Our mission is to provide the most accessible and trusted access to the global financial market.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish Local Operations:
- 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.
Develop FX and Blockchain Trading Business:
- 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 CEMAC region users.
Strengthen Market Relationships:
- Act as the local face of the company, cultivating 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.

Market Research & Compliance Insight:
- Monitor local and regional developments in FX regulation, blockchain adoption, payment infrastructure, and monetary policy from BEAC.
- Share insights and advise on risks, opportunities, and emerging market demands.
Liaise with Global Teams:
- Work closely with the global operations, compliance, legal, and finance teams to align local activities with broader company objectives and compliance requirements.
Corporate Administration:
- Serve as nominee director for the local entity and oversee ongoing administrative tasks including filings, renewals, and internal reporting.

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.

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About the Company

Mamoru

Fintech platforms and partnerships

Mamoru is a financial technology group. It develops technology and partnerships that expand access to financial products, market infrastructure, and digital asset services. The group works with consumers, businesses, financial partners, and market participants across several African and international markets. Its model combines platform development, market operations, settlements, compliance, sales, partnerships, customer support, and country-level execution. Work spans business development, partnerships, operations, settlements, compliance, product, technology, and customer service. The work links financial technology expertise with day-to-day delivery for financial users and partners.

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