General Manager, Australia

YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Southeast Asia. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$10 billion in total payment value annually. 

Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. In 2023, we closed our US$50 million Series B fundraising led by global venture capital fund Lightspeed Venture Partners, a testament to YouTrip’s commitment to revolutionising digital financial services across Asia and beyond.

Recognised as CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024, Top Fintech Leader by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Fintech Association, and LinkedIn’s Top Startup for two consecutive years, YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses. 

YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses. Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.

We are looking for a General Manager, Australia to build out our Australia operations from scratch and lead the expansion & GTM strategy in the region. This will be an exciting and rare opportunity for candidates with strong entrepreneurial spirit to work closely with the C-Suite & Leadership team to build out the foundation and recruit the launch team in Australia.

You Will

• Lead and execute the Go-To-Market strategy for YouTrip in Australia to ensure successful launch in the region
• Build out and recruit the local launch team in Australia including but not limited to Marketing, Customer Service, and other functions in the local operating office
• Drive business growth by leading & executing bespoke marketing & partnership campaigns to drive awareness and adoption for the optimal customer audience group
• Identify local customer needs and partner with Product Management team to localize our customer offerings in Australia
• Navigate local regulatory & compliance landscape with Legal & Compliance team and represent YouTrip in Australia in discussion with regulators and relevant authorities & stakeholders
• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of YouTrip, identify and drive cross-functional initiatives for business growth and be ready to take on special projects & initiatives as needed to ensure maximal success of the business in Australia
  

• Entrepreneurial Self-starter & Hustler – You are not afraid to get your hands dirty with a “whatever it takes” mindset and no job is too little for you. You strive for the best in everything you do, and understand the importance to influence your team to do the same to push for performance in a high paced environment
• Experienced Growth-oriented Leader – You have at least 7 years of working experience with at least 3 years in cross-functional leadership roles in a fast-paced environment. Experience in Consumer and/or Startup marketing in Australia are highly preferred. Experience in Fintech or Financial Institutions space will be a strong plus. Candidates without prior experience in Startup or Marketing, but experienced in business planning & strategy in a high pace environment like Investment Banking, Management Consulting, etc., with strong hustle are welcome to apply
• Consumer Behavior Expert – You may not come from a research background but you believe in your instinct on consumer preferences in Australia and are willing to justify your thoughts, to localize our product and GTM strategy in Australia
• Hyper-analytical Thinker – You have deep understanding of numbers and metrics, and are experienced in producing analytical insights on business performance and setting meaningful targets for different business teams
• Excellent and Transparent Communicator – You can communicate clearly and structurally, and be able to produce analytically written and presentation for external and internal audiences. You are an open and transparent communicator, and are not afraid to speak your mind
• Travel and Payment Enthusiast – Nothing is more important than being passionate about the industry that we will be about to build together!