Country Manager - Consumer FinTech Firm

Country Manager - Consumer FinTech Firm

A Global consumer fintech firm, is looking for a Country Manager to launch & lead its innovative team in India. Firm's mission is to simplify everyone's personal finance management by aggregating their financial information in a safe place, independently of their banking and insurance relationship.

Description:

- This role is ideal for someone who has the right mix of leadership, passion, energy and experience to launch & build business in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate is business savvy, has an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative nature, and a vast network in the financial services industry and startup ecosystem.

- The Country Manager will have primary responsibility for leading company operations, the overall growth strategy, organizational leadership, financial and organizational management, external communications, and marketing and sales efforts. He/she will also be responsible for the development and management of advisor and investor relationships.

- The Country Manager will also be responsible for providing the short term and long term company vision as well as the development of the sales and marketing strategy. He/she will also be responsible to achieve fundraising and revenue objectives.

- The ideal candidate should have relevant exposure in financial services, fintech/ tech start up, partner management/business development and B2C marketing with focus on understanding the wants and needs of consumers in the financial services industry.

- In addition to being the face, voice and spirit of the company, the candidate must demonstrate a track record in financial services and technology:

Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership :

- Provide vision and leadership that attracts followers

- Public relations, including evangelising technology entrepreneurship through public speaking, digital media, and representing the startup sector.

- Motivate a high performance, innovative and results-driven organization Strategy & Planning

- Develop short/long term company and product roadmap.

- Establish and implement short and long term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

- Build and motivate a world-class product, marketing and customer service team.

- Responsible for all elements of HR, employee compensation plans, and benefits.

- Develop a financial plan for the organization

Operational Management:

- Oversee operating plan, budget, cash flow, and company finances.

- Create and revise all content while building a world-class content development team.

- Establish strategic partnerships with other companies in order to reach the ambitious user growth targets

- Build and lead an effective and cohesive executive management team to include all company employees, while establishing a basic personnel policy, initiating and monitoring policies relating to personnel actions and training and professional development programs.

- Ensure company objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by management and employees.

- Ensure Company and its businesses comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and, where appropriate, best practices.

- Establish, achieve, and report on financials and milestones to investors.

Requirements & Qualifications:

- University degree, preferably MBA in the field of business administration and finance.

- Prior experience in sales and/or leadership efforts in a startup company preferably with a background in financial services & focus on product.

- Excellent leadership, negotiation, management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work strategically, but also hands-on problem solving.

- Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English and German.

- Extensive experience in fund raising and investor relationships.

- Track record of building innovative, creative, and collaborative teams.

- Strong desire to lead from a strategic and tactical perspective in all aspects of day to day company operations