At Lygos, we're developing a payment solution designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers and businesses in Africa.
We believe in simple, accessible and useful tools. And above all, in a solid team to build them.
As part of its expansion in West Africa, Lygos is looking for a Country Manager - Benin to drive the launch of its operations.
You will be the face of Lygos, in charge of building our local presence, securing regulatory approvals, structuring field operations and concluding strategic partnerships with banks, telecom operators and liquidity providers.
About Lygos:
Lygosis a fast-growing fintech building the payment infrastructure for French-speaking Africa. In 2024, we grew x40, driven by the rapid adoption of our solution by over 15,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in 5 countries. Our platform enables these businesses to collect payments, manage their cash flow and operate regionally through an integrated network of banks, mobile money operators and foreign exchange partners.Our vision: to become the Stripe of Africa, bringing modern, accessible payment rails that are compatible with local realities.
Responsibilities:
Profilesought:
Whatwe really want from you:
- You think like a founder, not an executive.
- You're customer-oriented, ready to understand the needs of the local market in depth
- You're pragmatic, you know how to solve problems without waiting for someone to hold your hand.
- You want to build, not manage the existing
Bonuses appreciated:
- Good understanding of cross-border regulation in Africa (UEMOA, CEMAC, DRC etc.)
- Experience in cash management in a bank.
- Experience in money transfer.
- You're a salesman at heart and like to socialize.
Conditions :
- Position based in Cotonou
- CDI / Full time
- Starting : as soon as possible
As part of its expansion in Central Africa, Lygos is looking for a Country Manager DRC to drive the launch of its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
You will be the face of Lygos in DRC, in charge of building our local presence, securing regulatory approvals, structuring field operations and concluding strategic partnerships with banks, telecom operators and liquidity providers.
About Lygos:
Lygosis a fast-growing fintech building the payment infrastructure for French-speaking Africa. In 2024, we grew x40, driven by the rapid adoption of our solution by over 15,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in 5 countries. Our platform enables these businesses to collect payments, manage their cash flow and operate on a regional scale through an integrated network of banks, mobile money operators and foreign exchange partners.Our vision: to become the African Stripeby bringing modern, accessible payment rails that are compatible with local realities.
Responsibilities:
Profilesought:
Whatwe really want from you:
- You think like a founder, not an executive.
- You're customer-oriented, ready to understand the needs of the local market in depth
- You're pragmatic, you know how to solve problems without waiting for someone to hold your hand.
- You want to build, not manage the existing
Bonuses appreciated:
- Good understanding of cross-border regulation in Africa (UEMOA, CEMAC, etc.)
- Experience in cash management in a bank.
- Experience in money transfer.
- You're a salesman at heart and like to socialize.
Conditions :
- Position based in Kinshasa
- CDI / Full time
- Start : as soon as possible
As part of its rapid expansion, Lygos is strengthening its compliance team to oversee its operations in more than 7 countries in French-speaking Africa.
As Senior Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring that our activities comply with local and regional regulatory requirements, working closely with our operational teams and partners in jurisdictions such as DRC, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, etc.You will be the guarantor of our regulatory integrity, compliance with AML/CFT rules and monitoring of user activities on our platform.
About Lygos:
Lygos is a fast-growing fintech building the payment infrastructure for French-speaking Africa. In 2024, we grew x40, driven by the rapid adoption of our solution by over 15,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in 5 countries. Our platform enables these businesses to collect payments, manage their cash flow and operate regionally through an integrated network of banks, mobile money operators and foreign exchange partners.Our vision: to become the Stripe of Africa, bringing modern, accessible payment rails that are compatible with local realities.
Responsibilities :
- Ensure compliance of Lygos activities with local and regional regulatory requirements (BCC, COBAC, BCEAO....)
- Supervise KYC/KYB procedures for all users (SMEs, agents, partners)
- Monitor high-risk transactions, vigilance thresholds, user profiles and cross-border flows
- Update and reinforce internal AML/CFT policies (anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism)
- Prepare files for audits and declarations to regulators
- Coordinate monthly/quarterly reporting obligations
- Act as interface between Lygos and regulatory authorities on compliance issues
- Train internal teams in compliance best practices
- Work closely with Country Managers to adapt processes to local requirements
Profile required :
- 7+ years' experience in compliance, payments or financial regulation in French-speaking Africa
- Mastery of AML/CFT requirements in several African jurisdictions (ideally UEMOA and CEMAC)
- Significant experience in supervising a multi-country or multi-entity portfolio
- Knowledge of environments related to digital payments, mobile money, foreign exchange and remittance
- High level of rigor, sense of confidentiality and strong professional ethics
- Fluent French, working English
What we really expect from you :
- You are structured and methodical, and you know how to document, trace and report anomalies
- You have a proactive approach to risk, and anticipate flaws rather than correcting them after the fact
- You understand the business stakes, but you know how to set the necessary limits
- You want to help build a benchmark player in African fintech, without compromising on compliance
Conditions:
- Full remote position - ideally based in Abidjan, Kinshasa or Douala
- CDI - Full time
- Start: as soon as possible
