Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa

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🌍 Remote📍 Kenya, Nairobi📍 South Africa, Cape TownFull time: Remote

About this role

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

    • 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.

Requirements

    • 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.

Why Binance
• 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)

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Yes, this Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa position at binance is remote, with team members based in Kenya, Nairobi, South Africa, Cape Town. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa role at binance full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time: Remote position. It is posted as a Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa role in the Strategy department at binance.
Which team or department does the Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa at binance belong to?
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This Strategy & Operations Lead - Africa position at binance was posted on Sep 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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