Expansion Manager - Ivory Coast

Tether is a global fintech leader built on blockchain technology, operating one of the world's most widely used stablecoins and expanding into energy solutions, data infrastructure, and financial education. The company operates as a fully distributed team across multiple continents, moving fast while maintaining industry-leading standards in transparency and security. Tether is seeking an Expansion Manager to lead market entry and growth initiatives in Ivory Coast and the broader Francophone region.

About Tether

Tether operates across multiple business divisions. Tether Finance delivers USDT, the most widely adopted stablecoin globally, and tokenization services for digital assets. Tether Power manages sustainable energy infrastructure optimized for Bitcoin mining. Tether Data builds peer-to-peer communication tools including KEET, a privacy-focused application platform. Tether Education provides digital skills training to support participation in emerging economies. The organization values transparency as a core operating principle and invests in teams that can operate autonomously in complex, evolving markets.

What you'll do

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Ivory Coast and Francophone markets, including integrations of USDT into payment infrastructure and strategic partnerships with local banks, fintechs, and large corporations

• Design and implement go-to-market strategies tailored to regional conditions, then monitor and optimize performance through KPI tracking and data analysis

• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and competitive positioning, including analysis of USDT and fiat currency flows and assessment of regulatory developments

• Manage stakeholder relationships with central banks, government regulators, and industry bodies across the West African Economic and Monetary Union, representing Tether at key meetings and events

• Support fintech conferences, industry events, and community engagement activities to build brand presence and advance financial inclusion initiatives in the region

• Travel frequently between Ivory Coast, other Francophone countries, and internationally as needed for partnership development and regulatory engagement

What you'll bring

• Seven to ten years of professional experience in cross-border payments, mobile money infrastructure, or settlement systems, with banking or telecommunications background preferred

• Deep familiarity with Francophone markets, regulatory frameworks, and business practices across blockchain, fintech, payments, remittances, and finance

• Established relationships within BCEAO and central banking networks across the WAEMU region

• Fluency in English and French (native French preferred) and a degree in Business, Management, or Finance

• Proven track record building and managing strategic partnerships, with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving abilities, and demonstrated experience monitoring KPIs and driving business growth

• Entrepreneurial mindset with project management expertise and comfort operating independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced business qualification

• Experience in fintech expansion within African markets

What they offer

• Fully remote position with a globally distributed team

• Opportunity to shape financial inclusion and blockchain adoption across a major African region