General Manager (Europe)

kast.xyz; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

KAST.xyz is seeking a General Manager (Europe) based in Dublin to scale presence across the European Union, leading post-merger integration, regulatory licensing, and growth across Product, Growth, Partners and Commercial. You will oversee cross-border licensing, pricing, and Europe-wide market expansion.

The role requires 10+ years in senior leadership in fintech/payments, direct engagement with regulators, and proven M&A integration experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior executive role (GM/MD/VP Growth) in fintech or payments.
• Direct experience with Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) licensing or supervision.
• Proven regulator engagement for cross-border payments licensing.
• Experience managing post-merger integrations and team restructures.
• Deep knowledge of B2B/B2C payments workflows and card/issuer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of UK/EU teams to KAST and align cultures.
• Coordinate post-merger activities with legal/regulatory partners.
• Oversee licensing, compliance, and regulatory approvals for cross-border operations.
• Ensure product/licensing fit under new regulatory licences across Europe.
• Negotiate pricing and govern European commercial flows to maintain margins.
• Drive growth and adoption of KAST Business and KAST Private in Europe.

Skills

10+ years in senior executive role

Direct CBI track record

Regulator engagement

M&A / post-merger integration

B2B/B2C payments knowledge

Job description

General Manager (Europe)

Department: Growth

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Compensation: €180,000 - €250,000 / year

Description

The Head of Europe will be responsible for scaling KAST’s presence across the European Union, managing complex post-merger integrations, and overseeing a high-stakes regulatory landscape. The role will cover Product, Growth, Partners and Commercial as we line up the region for success.

Strategic Objectives:

• Entity Integration: Lead the comprehensive integration of the acquired UK and EU entities, ensuring continuity of talent and systems.
• Regulatory Leadership: Drive the "Change of Control" and re-authorisation processes in collaboration with external legal and regulatory advisors (TBC based on timing of role change)
• Operational Scaling: Oversee the expansion of European operations to support growth in fiat transfers and card spend.
• Product Market Fit: Successfully launch and scale KAST Business and KAST Private within the European market post acquisition

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the transition of Gemini’s UK and EU team members to KAST, fostering a unified high-performance culture.
• Coordinate post merger with Latham & Watkins (legal) and FS Com (regulatory)
• Ensure the business model adheres to the legal opinions required for cross-border collections and payouts.
• Ensure the KAST products fit under the new licences
• Oversee the critical partnership with partners managing the transition from Phase I (Operational accounts) to Phase II (Client money accounts).
• Negotiate and optimize commercial pricing for European operational flows to maintain high net margins.
• Scale the user base to meet aggressive MAU targets through localized marketing and incentive programs.
• Drive adoption for KAST Business leveraging KAST’s premium market positioning.
• Identify opportunities for direct issuance

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years in a senior executive role (GM, Managing Director, VP Growth) at a high-growth Fintech, Neobank, or Crypto Payments platform,
• Direct CBI Track Record: Proven experience dealing directly with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) on license applications, supervisory visits, or PCF role approvals (e.g., PCF-1 / Executive Director, PCF-2, PCF-11, or similar).
• Regulator Engagement: First‑hand experience leading license applications or post‑licensing supervisions with European regulators
• M&A / Team Integration: Proven experience managing post‑merger integrations, restructuring teams, and unifying distinct organizational cultures following an acquisition or asset transfer.
• Payment Product Native: In‑depth knowledge of B2B payment flows (cross‑border settlements, global IBANs, batch payouts) and B2C/C2C products (debit cards, P2P transfers.
• Mandatory to be based in Ireland