US Country Head: Fintech Growth & Strategy

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wahed is seeking a seasoned Country Head to lead US operations, drive growth, and scale our fintech offerings in a highly regulated environment. You will oversee cross-functional teams, partner with regulators, and steer product launches aligned with Wahed's values and strategic objectives.

The role requires a strong background in fintech, strategic execution, and data-driven decision making, with a track record of leading diverse teams and delivering measurable outcomes in the US market.

Qualifications

• Extensive fintech and regulatory experience relevant to US markets.
• Proven track record launching and scaling operations in new markets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for Wahed's US operations.
• Drive growth by expanding market share and customer base.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, partners, and industry experts.
• Oversee the launch of new products and features with cross-functional teams.
• Analyse market trends and customer feedback for opportunities.
• Lead and mentor teams across multiple functions to achieve goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Provide regular performance reports to the C-suite.

Skills

Fintech leadership

Strategy execution

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

PM tools (Asana/Trello)

Job description

Wahed is seeking a seasoned Country Head to lead US operations, drive growth, and scale our fintech offerings in a highly regulated environment. You will oversee cross-functional teams, partner with regulators, and steer product launches aligned with Wahed's values and strategic objectives.

The role requires a strong background in fintech, strategic execution, and data-driven decision making, with a track record of leading diverse teams and delivering measurable outcomes in the US market.