Growth Lead

Calyptus; France; On-site; EUR 51,939 - 155,817; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company in Paris is seeking a Growth Specialist for a 6-month contract. You will drive the EU growth strategy, identify strategic partnerships, and optimize market campaigns. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience in business development within the fintech sector. This role requires fluency in English and a strong understanding of EU payment dynamics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, finance, sales, or strategy roles.
• Experience leading market expansion across EU countries.
• Strong network in the EU fintech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute EU growth strategy to drive adoption and revenue.
• Identify and close partnerships within fintech and payments.
• Track performance and optimize for speed, efficiency, and impact.

Skills

Fluency in English

Business development

Understanding of EU payment rails

Networking in EU fintech ecosystem

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

Growth Specialist – Paris (6‑month Contract)

Location: Paris, Île‑de‑France, France

Employment type: Contract (6‑month)

Compensation: $60,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

What the Role Involves

• Own and execute EU growth strategy, driving adoption and revenue across key verticals.
• Identify and close strategic partnerships with payment providers, fintechs, marketplaces, and enterprise merchants.
• Help launch and iterate go‑to‑market campaigns that build awareness and accelerate traction across target markets.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, and Marketing to localize offerings and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Stay ahead of EU payment trends, VAT frameworks, and regulatory shifts — and turn insights into actionable growth plays.
• Track performance, analyze results, and constantly optimize for speed, efficiency, and impact.
• Represent us within the EU fintech ecosystem, leveraging networks to drive visibility and strategic collaboration.

What the Role Requires

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with leadership, partners, and EU stakeholders.
• 5+ years in business development, finance, sales, or strategy roles within fintech, payments, or tech‑driven startups.
• Deep understanding of EU payment rails, cross‑border compliance, and market dynamics.
• Experience leading market expansion and growth initiatives across multiple EU countries.
• A strong network in the EU fintech ecosystem and proven ability to build high‑value partnerships.
• A bias toward action: data‑driven, scrappy, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a high‑growth environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Web3, remittance, or digital asset payments.
• Previous startup leadership experience — scaling teams, managing budgets, or building out new markets.
• Solid grasp of EU VAT and cross‑country tax structures — financial modeling experience is a plus.
• Background in financial analysis or strategy consulting.

Industries

• Information Services

Job Function

• Information Technology and Engineering