Position: Country Manager
Company: PaymentOp
Experience required: 3y
English level: fluent

As a Country Manager for our company, you will introduce accessible and efficient methods of payment acceptance and transactions for various professionals, businesses, entrepreneurs, and freelancers worldwide. Our well-funded company holds a financial license and provides services such as multicurrency IBAN accounts, SWIFT, SEPA & Target2 payments, online payment processing, card transfers, and bank transactions, simplifying the process while minimizing bureaucracy.

In your role as a Country Manager, you will oversee and enhance the operational activities of our company, focusing on processes like sales, support, verification, risks & compliance within the country. Your responsibilities will involve recruiting and training personnel, managing operational functions, implementing quality assurance programs, and strategizing process enhancements to ensure timely task completion.

**The primary responsibilities:**
- Identify and analyze market opportunities and trends.
- Develop strategies to increase market share.
- Conduct competitor analysis and market research.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and potential clients.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate licensing and approvals from regulators.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure adherence.
- Establish relationships with banking partners.
- Secure partnerships with financial institutions.
- Collaborate on strategic alliances and partnerships.
- Recruit, train, and manage a local team.
- Set and guide team goals (OKRs and KPIs).
- Foster a positive work culture and communication.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
- Develop and execute expansion plans.
- Identify growth opportunities and partnerships.
- Monitor and optimize operations for growth.
- Identify and manage potential risks.
- Ensure compliance with AML and CTF regulations.
- Implement risk mitigation measures and controls.
- Prepare performance reports and key metrics.
- Communicate updates to senior management.
- Collaborate with global teams for alignment.

**Requirements & Skills:** 
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field (MBA 
  preferred).
- Proven leadership experience as a Country Manager or in a 
  similar role.
- Strong understanding of local market dynamics and industry 
  trends.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance standards.
- Extensive network within the financial and banking sectors.
- Proficient in establishing strategic partnerships and alliances.
- Exceptional team leadership and management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strategic thinker with data-driven decision-making prowess.
- Track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
- Expertise in risk management and control implementation.
- Adaptability to evolving regulatory environments.
- Skilled in market analysis and trend identification.
- Proficient in report preparation and presentation.