General Manager US

Crane Venture Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire is scaling fast in the US, and this role exists to accelerate momentum—shaping our strategic direction, owning key stakeholder relationships, and driving execution against Aspire's objectives in the market.

You will lead initiatives and a high-performing team, including direct sales and channel partnerships, and collaborate with product, marketing, and customer support to land successful launches.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a leadership role, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the US market landscape and customer needs.
• Track record of driving business growth and revenue targets, especially with B2B SME experience.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate Aspire's US presence and growth.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to move objectives forward.
• Develop and implement the US business strategy aligned with Aspire's vision.
• Lead initiatives and manage a high-performing team including sales and channel partnerships.
• Drive business development and ICP unlocks for partnerships and clients.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and support to land launches and customer initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Fintech knowledge

US market understanding

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

About The Company

Founders today are building global companies from day one - but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that!

We're building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building.

Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade-offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment.

Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we're building for the next generation of global companies.

About The Team

Aspire is scaling fast in the US, and this role exists to accelerate that momentum - not to stand up licensing from scratch, but to push an already-established market into its next phase of growth. You'll shape our strategic direction in the US, own key stakeholder relationships, and drive execution against Aspire's business objectives in the market.

What You'll Own

• Accelerating and developing Aspire's presence in the US
• working closely with our global and regional teams to move faster on the objectives already in motion.
• Developing and implementing the business strategy for Aspire in the US, aligned with the company's overall vision and goals.
• Leading initiatives and managing a high-performing team - including direct sales and channel partnerships - with hands-on guidance, mentorship, and a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Driving business development and ICP unlocks to identify and secure strategic partnerships, clients, and opportunities that expand Aspire's market presence and customer base in the US.
• Collaborating closely with product, marketing, and customer support to land successful product launches, marketing campaigns, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Who You Are

• 10+ years in a leadership role, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the US market landscape, business practices, and customer needs.
• A track record of driving business growth, expanding market share, and hitting revenue targets - especially with B2B SME experience.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience building and managing high-stakes projects and high-performing teams.
• A strategic mindset - you can read market trends, spot opportunities, and turn them into effective business strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at every level.
• Comfort thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, navigating ambiguity and complexity.

Has a strong grasp of artificial intelligence concepts and the ability to apply AI tools (e.g. Claude, n8n, etc.) and frameworks to solve real-world problems at Aspire.

For candidates based in the US, the base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 Salary Base, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. We believe in paying competitively for high-impact talent, especially people who thrive in fast-moving, high-ownership environments. Final compensation will depend on experience, location, and the scope of the role, and we're happy to discuss details throughout the process.