Business Development Manager – Angola Expansion

About the role

The client, a fast‑growing global fintech and digital‑asset provider, is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead its market entry and expansion in Angola. The role will involve establishing the local entity, building banking and regulatory relationships, and driving adoption of the company’s FX and blockchain‑powered financial solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support incorporation of the Angolan entity and set up local banking and financial infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with Angolan regulatory frameworks and coordinate onboarding with FX brokers, crypto exchanges and payment service providers.
• Identify, acquire and manage key client segments including HNWIs, institutional players, fintechs, payment providers, corporates and SMEs.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with banks, financial institutions, payment platforms and crypto ecosystem participants.
• Represent the company to regulators, authorities and the broader market as the local face of the business.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes and competitive dynamics, providing insights to global teams.
• Support ongoing entity administration, filings and reporting to align with global governance.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking, FX/trading, fintech or crypto/blockchain.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, cross‑border transactions and FX frameworks.
• Demonstrated track record of market entry, client acquisition and revenue generation.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Angolan financial services landscape and regulatory environment.
• Experience with FX trading platforms and digital‑asset solutions.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships across banking, payments and blockchain sectors.