About the job Country Lead FinTech
Job Title:
General Manager / Country Lead FinTech (Panama, Hybrid)
Location:
Hybrid Based in Panama (On-site presence required several days per week)
- Salary:
$2,500 - $3,500/month base, and full legal benefits (statutory). - Significant Equity & Profit-Sharing Potential
About the Opportunity:
Were seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial leader to operate as our General Manager in Panama for a fast-growing fintech company. While this is not a formal CEO role, it will carry CEO-level responsibilities in the local market, with full ownership over operations, business development, team management, and strategic growth. This is a ground-floor opportunity with substantial upside through equity and long-term profit sharing.
What You'll Do:
Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of the Panama entity
Build and scale local teams and infrastructure
Own P&L responsibilities and drive revenue growth
Represent the company externally with partners, investors, and clients
Ensure compliance with local regulatory and legal requirements
Collaborate with the founding team to shape strategic direction
Champion company culture and lead team development
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in fintech (payments, digital banking, lending, etc.)
Strong leadership and operational management background
Fluent in English and Spanish
Experience scaling startups or business units from the ground up
Comfortable in a hybrid, hands-on leadership role
Panama market experience preferred but not required
Why Join Us:
High-impact role with autonomy and influence
Competitive base salary + equity and profit share
Work with a mission-driven international team
Opportunity to build something from scratch with massive upside