General Manager

Location: Ivory Coast | Full-time

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Role Overview

Goldstrom is a global, integrated physical precious metals trading and investment company headquartered in Singapore. We have offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, Lima, Abidjan and Accra. We provide clients with solutions for physical trading, financial trading, mining, logistics, storage and refining. Goldstrom’s operations cover every aspect of the precious metals supply chain, providing our clients with an end-to-end solution for all of their precious metals’ requirements. 

We are seeking a General Manager for Goldstrom Côte d’Ivoire (GS CI) to lead the establishment of Goldstrom’s in-country operations, with full accountability for commercial performance, governance and operational delivery. The role will drive business set-up, scale trading activities, and ensure alignment with Group strategy and standards. The role is full time, based in Abidjan, may require occasional international travel within the country, and with a dual reporting line to the Managing Director of Goldstrom Ghana and to the Group’s Global Head of Operations. 

Key Responsibilities

Overall leadership and management of GS CI, with full accountability for performance, governance and operational delivery 

Corporate Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure full adherence to corporate governance frameworks and local regulatory requirements 

• Oversee all statutory obligations, board reporting, and compliance processes 

• Maintain robust internal controls and audit readiness 

Financial Management 

• Implement and oversee GS financial management and accounting processes within CI 

• Manage banking relationships and in-country treasury operations 

• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost control 

People & HR Management 

• Implement and oversee GS HR policies, processes and standards within CI 

• Lead workforce planning and execution of the company’s recruitment strategy 

• Drive performance management, employee engagement and organisational culture 

Operational & Trading Management 

• Lead the implementation and execution of GS trading and operational strategy in CI 

• Oversee trading plans, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives 

• Ensure effective security, risk management and compliance across all activities 

• Manage end-to-end logistics operations, including planning, execution and optimisation 

Short to Medium-Term Objectives: 

Establishment of Abidjan Operations 

• Lead the full set-up of the Abidjan office, ensuring operational readiness 

• Recruit and onboard key leadership and operational staff 

• Implement core systems, controls and standard operating procedures 

Regional Expansion Delivery 

• Plan and execute the expansion into additional office locations in the country 

• Oversee the establishment of new offices and operational infrastructure 

• Lead the set-up of foundry operations, ensuring compliance, operational professionalism and efficiency 

• Implement full trading operations, including all associated processes and controls 

Candidate Profile

• Fluent in English and French at business level (mandatory), with the ability to operate effectively in a bilingual, cross-cultural environment. 

• Strong financial management and accounting experience, ideally within trading, commodities, or a related commercial environment. 

• Proven track record in project delivery, with the ability to lead, build and manage high-performing teams in a growth-stage setting. 

• Demonstrated exposure to commodities, financial markets, or investment products, with a strong commercial mindset and interest in trading and client-facing activities. 

• Experience operating in emerging markets or building operations from the ground up is highly advantageous. 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. 

• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements within Côte d’Ivoire or similar jurisdictions. 

• Demonstrated experience managing full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation. 

• Proven ability to establish and scale operations, including office set-up, systems implementation, and process design. 

• Experience managing banking relationships, treasury functions and in-country financial structuring. 

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, external partners, and regulators. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and drive business growth in a new market. 

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within-country and regionally as required.