Country Manager, Brazil

Relocation to Brazil

Responsibilities:

• Full P&L responsibility;
• Responsibility to increase profits and focus on the growth of the business according to targets set for the next 24 -36 months delivering the required operating margins;
• Own and execute the growth plan for the Country and recruit and build the necessary team to achieve this objective;
• Design and improve the efficiency of processes within the Company;
• Coordinate the development of IT systems including the infrastructure and technology;
• Participate in the development and implementation of the marketing strategy within the business;
• Provide periodic market research and reporting to group management;
• Coordinate and work with regional / group functional leaders to execute against set objectives and standards for the country and have ultimate accountability for all the functions within Country (i.e. Sales, IT, Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance and HR / Team Management);
• Prepare the strategic business plan along with the budget for the next few years; according to the HQ forecast of growth;
• Take appropriate action in obtaining all necessary licensing for Moneylending activities in the given market;
• Look for innovations to improve the performance of the business;
• Represent the company and develop relationships with third parties and key Partners for the business including the relevant country regulatory bodies;
• Recruit, develop and manage a fully effective team of people to further growth of the business in the country;

Experience:

• Deep knowledge of international business principles;
• Experience in banking or consumer lending in LATAM or APAC;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines according to the HQ framework;
• Demonstrate ability to combine strategic thinking with effective tactical execution;
• University degree in Economics or Business Administration; MBA degree would be a plus
• At least 5 - 8 years of successful management experience preferably in lending, consumer finance or digital finance;
• A self-motivated leader with a real passion to grow the business and succeed;
• Commercially focused, results driven, with a strong track record of leading and developing a business;
• Excellent understanding of financial reports and statements;
• Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, manage, lead and measure productivity of teams.
• Fluent English is a must and Portuguese is preferred but not a prerequisite.