Country Manager - Strategic Partnerships (Europe)

Who are we?

WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We’ve taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we’re growing. Fast.

To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions.

Who we’re searching for...

As a Partnership Director, you’ll:

• Develop new acquisition channels through partnerships: negotiate with partners and affiliates in Europe and possibly globally; engage early with partners to support the development of our exciting new services currently being built; and digital or eCommerce partners who can enhance our customer value proposition. 
• Establish, develop and/or maintain relationships with key business partners, including banks, merchant acquirers, some of our existing global partners and other commercial partners.
• Create insights for WorldRemit teams globally based on local competition, pricing and industry trends and potential product evolution to meet the needs of local customers.
• Provide local on-the-ground insights into the behaviour and needs of customers in our main countries in the region. Directly engage with customers, ethnic associations to develop close understanding of the diaspora and further increase awareness of the WorldRemit brand.
• Establish, develop and/or maintain relationships with relevant regulators in Brussels, where WorldRemit holds is license for the EEA region.
• Together with the Compliance team, ensure that WorldRemit fulfills its regulatory filing obligations on a timely basis; implement and enforce company policies and procedures in the region to comply with relevant anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulations.

Have you got what it takes?

• Have at least 10 years’ experience in marketing, sales or business development including direct and partner driven customer acquisition at large scale
• Offline Consumer Acquisition experience essential 
• Proven track record demonstrating commercial and business acumen
• Have a high level of financial literacy, including the ability to interpret and analyse financial statements
• Have an interest in fintech and disruptive technologies
• Previous exposure across multiple cultures and grass-root communities, particularly in the European region
• People management experience
• Experience of working in a fast-growing company
• Be self-motivated and able to work remotely and effectively collaborate with colleagues in other countries and time zones
• European Fintech or Payments industry experience desirable  
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• Ability to recognize, react and adjust to rapidly changing conditions and to lead the resources in appropriate direction with cohesiveness and a sense of urgency

What’s in it for you…

• Life assurance
• Pension scheme offering 5% matched contributions
• Private medical care plans
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years
• Free breakfast and fruit every day
• Meal Vouchers
• Oh and of course we will pay you every month, at a competitive rate.

And finally...

Changing the world isn’t easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen.

We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values:

• Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile
• Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn
• Do what’s right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business reconciliation