𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗱’𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲 – Starks Associates

Job Description

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

The Country Manager, Côte d’Ivoire, will lead Starks’ business development, regulatory positioning, and commercial expansion in Côte d’Ivoire and the wider WAEMU region.

Operating at the intersection of treasury, banking partnerships, and cross-border financial infrastructure, the role will serve as a key anchor within the WAEMU region, integrating Côte d’Ivoire into Starks’ regional and global network.

The role is responsible for driving institutional relationships, regulatory compliance within BCEAO frameworks, liquidity access, and revenue growth, while establishing Starks as a leading partner for cross-border settlements and treasury solutions in Francophone West Africa.


𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with local and international banking partners.
• Oversee treasury operations including liquidity management, transaction execution, and cash optimization.
• Structure and negotiate banking facilities and settlement arrangements.
• Lead engagement with financial regulators and ensure compliance with Ivorian and WAEMU financial regulations.
• Secure and maintain all required licenses, regulatory approvals, and operational permissions.
• Monitor regulatory developments within BCEAO and WAEMU frameworks and implement necessary changes.
• Identify and onboard corporate and institutional clients across priority sectors.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence and revenue growth.
• Represent the company in high-level negotiations, partnerships, and industry engagements.
• Lead and develop the Côte d’Ivoire/WAEMU office in alignment with company objectives.


𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial banking, investment banking, financial markets, or related sectors.
• Strong expertise in treasury management, liquidity operations, and financial markets.
• Proven track record in business development and institutional relationship management.
• Strong understanding of WAEMU banking regulations and the WAEMU financial ecosystem.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial leadership mindset.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆
Please send your CV and Application to 𝙝𝙧@𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚.𝙘𝙤𝙢