Senior Country Manager & Country Manager

GRG; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Country Manager/Senior Country Manager to oversee business expansion in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in Payments or FinTech and a strong sales background, capable of leading a regional team and driving strategic initiatives. This role is critical in shaping the future of our operations in this dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in Payments, FinTech, or Financial Services.
• Deep knowledge of the payments ecosystem, including regulations.
• Strong industry network across banks, payment companies, and wallet providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development with banks and large payment companies.
• Build and execute comprehensive partnership and revenue growth strategies.
• Represent the organization at regulatory bodies and industry events.

Skills

Payments

Business Development

Leadership

Sales Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Title: Country Manager / Senior Country Manager – UK & Europe

Location: UK & Europe(anywhere in Europe)

Employment Type: Full-time | Leadership

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Country Managers and a Senior Country Manager to lead business expansion across the UK and Europe. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to drive growth in one of the world’s most dynamic and regulated payments markets. The role requires a mix of sales, market expertise, solutioning capabilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development with banks, large payment companies, wallet providers, and other financial institutions.
• Build and execute comprehensive partnership and revenue growth strategies.
• Represent the organization at regulatory bodies, forums, and industry events.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams to align solutions with local requirements.
• Expand existing customer relationships by identifying new use cases.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting to contracting.
• Build and grow a regional team, with the potential to establish a Europe-based entity.

Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years’ experience in Payments, FinTech, or Financial Services.
• Deep knowledge of the payments ecosystem (regulations, compliance, and market trends).
• Strong industry network across banks, payment companies, and wallet providers.
• Proven track record in business development and solution sales.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to scale regional presence.
• Collaborative, cross-cultural, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

If you’re an experienced payments leader looking to make a significant impact, please apply directly or send a message for a confidential discussion.

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