Expansion Manager - Nigeria

As an Expansion Manager at Tether, you will drive growth and establish Tether's presence in Nigeria through adoption of its solutions, products, and services. You will identify and execute new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and navigate the regulatory landscape. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams to develop and implement go-to-market strategies in Nigeria and across the region. Occasional local and international travel is required.

What you'll do

• Identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities in Nigeria and the region
• Build and manage commercial and strategic partnerships with Nigerian banks, fintechs, and large corporates
• Develop a pipeline of USDT integration opportunities across the Nigerian payment ecosystem
• Build strong relationships with partners, customers, and stakeholders
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, threats, and growth opportunities
• Analyze USDT and fiat flows for data-driven decision-making
• Track and analyze KPIs to assess and optimize market strategies
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact
• Manage relationships with regulators, government agencies, and industry bodies
• Represent the company at key meetings and industry events
• Support and participate in fintech events, conferences, and meetups to enhance brand visibility

What you bring

• A degree in Business, Management, or Finance
• Strong analytical skills and experience in setting and monitoring KPIs
• A proactive, independent, and well-organized approach to work
• The ability to thrive autonomously in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• A proven track record of successfully building and managing strategic partnerships
• Excellent English communication skills

Nice to have

• An MBA

About Tether

Tether is a global fintech platform featuring USDT, the world's most trusted stablecoin, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide. The company operates across multiple verticals: Tether Finance for digital asset tokenization, Tether Power for sustainable Bitcoin mining, Tether Data for peer-to-peer technology and secure data sharing, Tether Education for digital learning access, and Tether Evolution for emerging technology innovation.