Country Manager

• Act as the primary ambassador for the organization, building and maintaining influential relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and regulatory bodies
• Lead, mentor and inspire the local management team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring bench strength for future growth
• Define and execute the local market strategy in complete alignment with Group objectives, ensuring sustainable long-term growth and brand positioning
• Drive aggressive revenue targets with a primary focus on expanding the payments portfolio and high-value value-added services
• Continuously scan the competitive landscape to identify, evaluate, and capture emerging market opportunities and untapped niches
• Oversee local operations to ensure maximum efficiency, accountability, and seamless service delivery across all departments
• Take full responsibility for the local P&L, managing budgets, forecasting accurately, and optimizing cost structures to enhance profitability
• Ensure all local activities strictly adhere to Group standards, as well as local legal, financial, and industry-specific regulatory requirements
• Advocate for the local market's needs within the Group to influence product roadmaps and ensure solutions remain competitive and relevant
• Work closely with Group leadership and other Country Managers to share best practices and leverage global resources for local success

• At least 10 years of experience in managerial roles
• Exceptional skill in leading and developing multi-functional management teams while navigating complex stakeholder relationships within a multinational corporate structure
• Deep expertise in the payments ecosystem (acquiring, POS, digital solutions) with a track record of securing high-value deals and strategic partnerships
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• A Master's degree will be considered a significant asset
• Experience in payments, financial services, or related technology sectors
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Ability to operate with autonomy and accountability
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of building or transforming businesses
• Proven commercial capability - able to actively sell, position, and deliver value
• Hands-on and execution-oriented
• Comfortable operating without reliance on brand strength
• Capable of working in an environment where value must be actively created and sold
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing and demanding environment

A Master's degree will be considered a significant asset