About the job Country Manager (Argentina)
COUNTRY MANAGER ARGENTINA
Leadership | Full Time | Remote Buenos Aires, Argentina
About the Company
A fast-growing London-based fintech startup, founded in 2022 and backed by top-tier crypto and fintech investors, is building a next-generation payments platform that leverages blockchain and crypto technology to challenge legacy financial systems. Their mission is to create a permissionless, self-sovereign, and frictionless payment ecosystem for businesses and consumers around the world.
As part of their rapid expansion across Latin America, theyre now looking for a seasoned, entrepreneurial leader to drive their growth in Argentina.
About the Role
They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Country Manager to lead operations in Argentina. This is a high-impact role for someone excited about building from scratch, navigating regulatory landscapes, and scaling a business in one of LATAMs most complex and exciting markets.
You will act as the Director of the local entity, owning the Argentine market P&L and responsible for launching, growing, and optimizing the business. Youll work closely with global leadership and cross-functional teams to make Argentina a core market in their global expansion.
Key Responsibilities
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Own the Argentine market end-to-end, including full P&L responsibility.
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Build and manage infrastructure: payment rails, liquidity, pricing strategy, and cost efficiencies.
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Drive product localization: implement local payment methods, adapt UX, manage translations, and ensure regulatory fit.
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Lead the regulatory and legal setup to ensure smooth and compliant market entry.
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Execute and scale growth initiatives including PR, sales, marketing, partnerships, KOLs, and referrals.
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Recruit and manage a local team to support and scale operations.
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Serve as the public-facing representative in Argentina with external stakeholders and partners.
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Align with global teams across Product, Growth, Finance, and Legal to ensure cohesive execution.
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications:
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7+ years of experience in fintech, crypto, or payments, with previous leadership or market launch experience.
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Deep understanding of Argentinas financial, legal, and regulatory ecosystem.
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Strong entrepreneurial drive with the ability to take full ownership of a market.
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Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced, early-stage environments.
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Fluent in Spanish and English.
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Excellent communicator and strategic thinker with a bias toward action.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience scaling startups or launching new LATAM markets.
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Strong network in Argentinas fintech, payments, and financial services space.
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Familiarity with blockchain technologies, stablecoins, or DeFi solutions.
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Experience in remote-first, globally distributed teams.