Carine Dikambi
About Carine Dikambi
Carine Dikambi serves as the Senior Director of Operations, Global at Yellow Card App, where she mentors regional managers and represents the company in media engagements. With a background in financial risk management and extensive experience in regulatory affairs, she aspires to influence digital policy in Cameroon.
Current Role at Yellow Card App
Carine Dikambi serves as the Sr. Director of Operations, Global at Yellow Card App since 2023. In this role, she oversees operational strategies and initiatives on a global scale. She plays a significant part in regulatory affairs and public relations, engaging with regulators across Africa. Additionally, she mentors over 20 regional and country managers, promoting leadership and operational excellence within the organization.
Previous Experience at American Express
Carine Dikambi worked at American Express from 2013 to 2021, holding the position of Director in Risk & Information Management. During her tenure, she contributed to risk management strategies and operational efficiencies. Prior to this role, she served as a Director from 2016 to 2021 in the Greater New York City Area, where she further developed her expertise in financial operations.
Professional Background in Finance
Carine Dikambi has a diverse background in finance, beginning her career at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB as a Financial Analyst in 2010. She later advanced to the role of Associate in Liquidity & Capital Management, Basel Credit Risk. From 2011 to 2013, she worked at Citi as Vice President in the Institutional Client Group, focusing on PM & Regulatory Solutions.
Educational Qualifications
Carine Dikambi holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Financial Risk Management from New York University. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Faculté de Sciences Humaines et Sociales - Sorbonne (Université Paris Descartes). Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Sciences de Gestion at Université Paris-Sorbonne and participated in Leadership Excellence at Harvard Business School Executive Education.
Aspirations and Community Engagement
Carine Dikambi aspires to serve as the Minister of Digital Economy of Cameroon, aiming to leverage her global experience to influence national policies and drive digital transformation. She is actively involved in the tech community in Francophone Africa, contributing to startup development through her engagement with Inoni Tech and as a member of the Cameroon Angel Network, where she invests in early-stage startups.