• Play a critical role in launching and establishing a rapidly growing FinTech start up in Thailand
• Attractive remuneration
• Critical role in ensuring the successful roll out of Thailand market

My client, a rapidly growing FinTech start-up backed by some of the leading VCs in Southeast Asia, and recently securing a Series C fundraise, are looking to hire a Country Manager to launch and establish their presence in Thailand.

You will play a critical role in supporting initiatives across the board, including in product, operations, marketing, and business development, to ensure the successful roll-out of the platform in Thailand.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work closely with and connect the dots between local partners and internal stakeholders
• Bring a localised view to the business while collaborating with functional heads, in particular in relation to customer acquisition, marketing and product strategy
• Guide and execute the GTM strategy on the ground with the support of Management
• Support and lead local hirings if/when needed
• Build the business from scratch and evolve to become the Country-Head and formal country representative. Essentially running the business end-to-end on the ground!

Key Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Engineering from a top tier university
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in a hi-growth startup environment
• Proven track record in developing and cultivating relationships across all levels
• Well versed in the payments and/or ecommerce industry, exposure to operations / risk /
• distribution roles are definite advantages
• Ability to switch easily between strategic and operational tasks and capacity to prioritize
• and manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, fluency in Thai and English

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