Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa

About the role

As the Strategy & Operations Lead for Africa at Binance, you will oversee project management and strategic initiatives across the continent. Your role will involve establishing workflows, supporting country teams, and driving cross-cutting projects that align with regional goals. Success in this position means effectively managing complex projects and fostering relationships with various stakeholders.

You will need to develop a comprehensive understanding of the African competitive landscape, translating insights into actionable recommendations for leadership. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, including Analytics and Finance, to define and track objectives and key results. Your ability to communicate effectively and influence decision-making will be crucial for driving outcomes.

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $150,000, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with 8-10 years of experience in startup operations, fintech, or financial institutions.
• Someone who thrives on tackling ambiguous problems independently and delivering structured outcomes.
• A professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into compelling narratives.
• An individual who is hands-on, execution-oriented, and comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.

From the employer

• Drive country and regional project management across Africa— establishing cadence, accountability, and delivery against priorities, while embedding with country teams to support day-to-day operations and unblock issues on the ground.
• Lead cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple markets, such as regulatory engagement, banking channel development and licensing — coordinating across country, regional, and global teams to align on approach and drive outcomes.
• Coordinate special projects and task forces assigned by Africa leadership, such as strategic interventions — building the plan, driving the work, and delivering the result.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Africa competitive landscape (exchanges, fintechs, regulators, market structure) and translate intel into actionable insights and recommendations for country and regional leadership.
• Partner with Analytics, Finance, and Country teams to define, track, and report on OKRs — surfacing risks and opportunities early with clear recommendations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with country GMs, global function leads, regulators, and external partners; represent the Africa team in cross-functional forums.

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in startup operations, fintech, or financial institutions. Crypto experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently — taking ambiguous problems and delivering structured outcomes without heavy supervision.
• Track record of managing complex projects across multiple geographies and stakeholders.
• Experience working with external partners and regulators is a significant plus.
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable with data, OKRs, and translating numbers into narrative.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills — able to engage country leaderships, global executives, and external counterparts with equal credibility.
• Hands-on, execution-oriented, and biased toward action. No task is 'below' you.

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)