Director, Country Manager

Affirm Payments

Australia
Remote
Leading operational and commercial activities
Understanding local market dynamics
Influencing product roadmap
Affirm is seeking a Director, Country Manager for its operations in Australia, responsible for establishing the company's presence in the market and managing all operational and commercial activities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in management, particularly within the payments or financial services industry, and possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Job Summary

  • As the Director, Country Manager for Affirm in Australia, you will be a key leader on Affirm’s international team responsible for establishing our presence in this key market.
  • You will be responsible for leading and managing all operational and commercial activities of our financial institution in Australia.
  • Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Affirm is seeking a Director, Country Manager for its operations in Australia, responsible for establishing the company's presence in the market and managing all operational and commercial activities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in management, particularly within the payments or financial services industry, and possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • leading operational and commercial activities
  • understanding local market dynamics
  • influencing product roadmap
  • developing merchant relationships
  • ensuring regulatory compliance

Nice-to-have

  • curious, entrepreneurial leader
  • deep understanding of retail partners’ needs
  • navigates ambiguity with grace

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of management experience
  • payments or financial services industry experience in Australia and New Zealand
  • familiarity with licensing requirements
  • Resident of and legal authorization to work in Australia

Work Rights

Resident of and legal authorization to work in Australia

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