Head of Interational

FRND; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Investors backing

Unlimited leave

Product-centric culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FRND in Bengaluru, India invites a Head of International to lead global expansion. You will size markets, set international roadmap with leadership, translate blank-sheet mandates into launch plans with budgets, KPIs, and kill criteria, and own P&L for each market.

Collaborating with Product and Engineering, you'll adapt FRND for new markets, build growth engines, establish local ecosystems, and set up partnerships while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• IIT or Tier 1 engineering degree required.
• 3–4 years at a top-tier consulting firm or as a founder who built and ran something end-to-end.
• Proven track record of shipping products, launches, or businesses.

Responsibilities

• Own FRND's international expansion: size markets and prioritize where to go next.
• Set international roadmap with leadership and bring market insights into planning.
• Convert blank-sheet mandates into launch plans with milestones, budgets, KPIs, and kill criteria.
• Own P&L for every international market, including revenue, CAC, and unit economics.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to adapt FRND for each market.
• Build and run growth engines for each market from first users to scale.
• Develop local ecosystems and set up partnerships and operating infrastructure.
• Ensure launches meet regulatory, compliance and safety standards with Legal/Policy.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Ambiguity tolerance

Fast learning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

IIT or Tier 1 engineering degree

Job description

Everyone needs someone to talk to, in any language, anywhere in the world. FRND is built for exactly that, and we're looking for someone to take it to the next set of markets.

As Head of International, you'll take on the big questions. Which country next? What does FRND need to look like there? How do we win the first users, and then build a profitable business? Then you'll go out and make it happen.

This is a build role, with plenty of room to shape how we grow. What you get is a product people love and close support from leadership. If you're sharp with data, learn fast, and like seeing your work show up in the numbers, read on.

• Own FRND's international expansion: size markets, prioritise where we go next, and make the call with data.
• Work with the Strategy team and leadership to set FRND's international roadmap, and bring market insights into company-wide planning and priorities.
• Turn blank-sheet mandates into launch plans with clear milestones, budgets, KPIs, and kill criteria.
• Own the P&L for every international market, including revenue, CAC, retention, and unit economics.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering to adapt FRND for each market.
• Build and run the growth engine for each market, from first users to scale.
• Build and grow the local ecosystem that makes FRND thrive in each new market.
• Set up the local partnerships and operating infrastructure needed to launch and scale.
• Make sure every market launch meets local regulatory, compliance and safety standards, working with Legal and Policy.
• Shape what FRND offers in each market, from idea to launch.
• Build dashboards, frameworks, and review rhythms to track market performance and act on insights fast.
• Build and lead the team as the international business grows.
• IIT or other Tier 1 engineering graduate.
• 3–4 years at a top-tier consulting firm or an ex-founder who has built and run something end-to-end.
• A clear track record of shipping: products, launches, or businesses you built, not just strategies you recommended.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: able to take a blank-sheet problem, structure it, and execute it yourself.
• Strong analytical skills and a rational, data-first approach to decisions.
• Fast learner who can go deep on product, marketing, ops, and finance as the problem demands.
• Comfortable owning a P&L from zero and being accountable for the numbers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across Strategy, Product, Growth, Marketing, Operations, and leadership.
• Strong bias for action: happy to do the unglamorous work to get a market off the ground.
• Prior experience in international expansion, consumer internet, social platforms, or launching apps in new markets is a strong plus.

Note: The FRND team works 6 days a week, with 1st and 3rd Saturdays being working days.

FRND is redefining the way people connect by building a social platform that’s not just engaging but also safe, inclusive, and fun. We’re a rapidly growing startup with a bold mission: to transform online interactions into meaningful relationships.

• Impact at Scale: Be part of the next big wave in social connection, shaping experiences for millions across India, LATAM, and MENA.
• Rewarding Journey: Competitive compensation, equity options, and growth that parallels FRND’s success.
• Learn with the Best: Work closely with founders and industry pioneers, supported by investors like Krafton, India Quotient, and Elevation Capital.
• Freedom to Thrive: Enjoy an unlimited leave policy and significant ownership of your work.
• Product-Centric Mindset: Work in a company where products take centre stage, solving unique challenges with innovative solutions.