Description de l'offre

WE’RE HIRING : VALUE CHAIN & AGRI BUSINESS MANAGER - ECOBANK CAMEROUN S.A.

Ready to work across the national territory.
The position is based in Douala.

Deadline:
July 14th, 2026
at 5pm prompt
Job level: 7 | Job grade: 4C

JOB PURPOSE
To lead, develop and optimise Agribusiness and SME/Corporate value chain activities within the Consumer
& Commercial Banking (CCB) division at affiliate level. The role is responsible for cascading and executing
the Group Agribusiness and Value Chain strategies, driving profitable growth of agricultural, SME and
value-chain-based portfolios, and positioning CCB as a trusted financial partner across priority ecosystems.
The role integrates value-chain-led client acquisition, transactional banking and financing solutions, while
ensuring portfolio quality, profitability, regulatory compliance and effective risk management across sectors,
with a strong focus on agribusiness and other priority value chains.
The role is also intent to drive a strong corporate Deposits trough value chain and to position ECM as the
best Agri-banking in the market.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Business and Financial Performance
• Define and execute the Agribusiness and SME Value Chain strategy aligned with CCB growth, profitability
and financial inclusion objectives.
• Identify priority agricultural and non-agricultural value chains and ecosystems to drive client acquisition,
deposits, financing and fee-based revenues.
• Grow agribusiness, SME and value-chain-based loan portfolios while maintaining acceptable risk and
return thresholds.
• Increase financing penetration and revenue per client through integrated value-chain and transactional
banking approaches.
• Design and implement financing models anchored on cash flows, transactional data and value chain
relationships (campaign financing, seasonality, inventory, trade and export finance).
• Drive sector-specific propositions adapted to local market dynamics (agribusiness, trade, construction,
manufacturing, services).
• Work closely with Credit, Risk, Operations, Digital and Product teams to improve time-to-yes and
time-to-cash
• Sign strategic conventions with Anchors to finance distributors, suppliers, and employees.
Customer Excellence
• Design end-to-end customer journey models from acquisition to financing, portfolio deepening and
retention.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Agribusiness, SME and Corporate clients,
cooperatives, associations and anchor players.
• Support client acquisition and onboarding across entire value chains.
• Ensure banking solutions address real business needs, operational cycles and sector constraints.
• Monitor customer experience, onboarding efficiency, facility utilisation and portfolio activation.
• Drive continuous improvement based on client feedback, data analytics and market insights.
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ECOBANK CAMEROUN S.A. IS RECRUITING A VALUE CHAIN & AGRI BUSINESS MANAGER
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KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Leadership and People Management
• Lead, coach and develop teams responsible for Agribusiness and Value Chain execution at affiliate level.
• Coordinate closely with branches, SME and Corporate segment heads to expand market coverage and
execution capability.
• Foster strong collaboration between Commercial, Risk, Credit, Operations and Product teams.
• Build internal capabilities in value chain financing, agrifinance and SME portfolio analytics.
• Promote a performance-driven, collaborative and compliant culture.
Process, Control and Operational Performance
• Ensure robust governance of Agribusiness and Value Chain acquisition and financing processes.
• Strengthen credit quality through improved structuring, monitoring and early warning mechanisms.
• Track portfolio performance, sector concentration, cost of risk and non-performing loans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, Group standards and ESG frameworks.
• Support automation and digitalisation of onboarding, credit assessment and portfolio management
processes.
Strategic Initiatives
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, anchor clients, public institutions, DFIs,
cooperatives and structured SME ecosystems.
• Leverage risk-sharing instruments such as guarantees, insurance and blended finance mechanisms.
• Prepare and present Agribusiness and Value Chain performance dashboards and reports to CCB
leadership.
• Contribute to MSME development, food security, sustainability and financial inclusion initiatives.
• Anticipate regulatory, market and sector developments impacting Agribusiness and SME financing.
The position will report locally to the Head, Consumer & Commercial
Banking (CCB) Cameroon & CEMAC Cluster.
REPORTING
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JOB PROFILE
Experience & Qualifications
• At least a bachelor’s degree in finance, Banking, Agribusiness, Economics or any other related field.
• Master’s degree or professional/specialised qualification (Agrifinance, SME Finance, Structured Finance)
is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in a FMCG or Agriproducts - Distribution Role with a strong portfolio
managed
• Strong achievements in Agribusiness & Value Chain with proven track record
• Proven experience in agricultural and/or SME value chain financing.
• Strong understanding of sector risks, SME dynamics and the CEMAC regulatory environment
Skills, Capabilities & Personal attributes
• Strategic Vision and Execution Capability
• Strong Commercial Acumen and Sector Expertise
• Customer Focus and Relationship Management
• Analytical, Data-Driven and Risk-Aware Mindsets
• Leadership, Collaboration and Influencing Skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to interac with Executives
• Sustainability, ESG and development-oriented mindset
• Fluency in French and English is an advantage
Please submit your CV and motivation letter to
ECM-Recruit@ecobank.com latest July 14th, 2026, at 5pm prompt,
with the subject « Value Chain & Agri Business Manager ».
NB: Only applications matching with the desired profile will be contacted.
“Ecobank is committed to providing equal opportunities to all and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To this end,
we encourage applications from individuals regardless of their nationality, race, gender, age, social class, religion, beliefs,
and disability while fully adhering to the local laws and regulations established where Ecobank operates.”
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