Global Managing Director

Overview
We are a growing technology and financial services company focused on delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions to customers and businesses across global markets. As we continue to expand internationally, we are seeking an experienced Global Managing Director to provide senior leadership across our global business operations and support the company’s long-term international growth.
The Global Managing Director will play a central role in translating the company’s global strategy into coordinated business plans, strengthening operations across markets, and ensuring alignment between regional teams and corporate leadership.
This is a senior executive position requiring strong commercial judgment, operational leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to work effectively across multiple markets and cultures.
About the Role
As Global Managing Director, you will oversee and coordinate key aspects of the company’s international business operations, working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to execute global priorities and support sustainable growth.
You will help establish consistent operating standards across regions while allowing local teams the flexibility to respond to market-specific opportunities and requirements.
The role will involve close collaboration with leaders across Strategy, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Product, Technology, Finance, Risk & Compliance, and Customer Success.
The ideal candidate has experience leading complex international organizations and is comfortable balancing global strategy with practical execution.
Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Strategy & Business Leadership
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute the company’s global business strategy.
Translate corporate objectives into regional priorities, operating plans, and measurable business goals.
Identify opportunities for international expansion, market development, and long-term business growth.
Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, customer needs, and regional opportunities.
Establish priorities across global markets and ensure appropriate allocation of organizational resources.
Provide executive leadership on major international business initiatives.
Global Operations
Oversee and coordinate business operations across multiple geographic markets.
Establish scalable operating processes, management standards, and performance frameworks.
Improve coordination between regional teams and corporate functions.
Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency and execution.
Ensure that global operations can scale effectively as the company expands.
Establish consistent standards while accounting for regional business requirements.
Regional Leadership
Work with regional and country leaders to establish business priorities and execution plans.
Provide strategic guidance and operational support to regional management teams.
Monitor regional performance and identify areas for improvement or additional investment.
Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across geographic markets.
Support the development of regional leadership capabilities and organizational structures.
Ensure regional objectives remain aligned with overall company strategy.
Market Expansion
Identify and evaluate opportunities to enter new markets and expand existing operations.
Work with Business Development, Strategy, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams on market-entry initiatives.
Support development of regional business models, partnerships, and commercial strategies.
Evaluate market opportunities based on customer demand, competitive conditions, operational requirements, and business potential.
Lead cross-functional initiatives related to international expansion.
Commercial & Business Development
Partner with Sales and Business Development leadership to support global revenue growth.
Develop strategic relationships with enterprise customers, institutional clients, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Support global account strategies and major commercial initiatives.
Identify opportunities to expand relationships across regions and business lines.
Work with commercial leaders to establish sustainable growth strategies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate closely with Product and Engineering to ensure global market requirements are reflected in product and technology priorities.
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and global business performance.
Work with Risk & Compliance to ensure international initiatives incorporate appropriate risk management and regulatory considerations.
Collaborate with Operations and Customer Success to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Partner with People and Talent teams on organizational development and global leadership planning.
Performance & Business Management
Establish global KPIs and performance-management frameworks.
Monitor financial, operational, commercial, and customer-related performance across regions.
Provide regular business updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Identify performance gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
Use business data and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
Maintain clear accountability for global business objectives.
Organizational Development
Build and develop high-performing global leadership teams.
Establish appropriate organizational structures as the business expands internationally.
Develop leadership succession and talent-development strategies.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Establish effective communication and operating rhythms across global teams.
Leadership ScopeExecutive Leadership
Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to define global priorities, allocate resources, and execute major strategic initiatives.
Regional & Country Leadership
Provide strategic direction and operational support to regional and country leaders while maintaining alignment with global objectives.
Product & Engineering
Collaborate on product strategy, technology priorities, localization requirements, implementation timelines, and market-specific needs.
Sales & Business Development
Coordinate global commercial strategies, strategic accounts, partnerships, market development, and international growth initiatives.
Finance
Partner on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and regional business performance.
Risk & Compliance
Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure global business initiatives appropriately address regulatory and operational requirements.
Operations & Customer Success
Coordinate global service delivery, customer experience, operational processes, and customer lifecycle initiatives.
Preferred Background
The ideal candidate has significant senior leadership experience managing international businesses, regional operations, strategic initiatives, or complex cross-functional organizations, preferably within technology, FinTech, financial services, SaaS, payments, or another globally distributed industry. The candidate should have experience working across multiple markets and with senior executives, regional leaders, enterprise customers, and strategic partners. Strong candidates will be able to connect global strategy with practical execution, understand differences between markets, and build effective operating structures that support international growth.
Qualifications
15+ years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in senior leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience managing international, regional, or multi-market business operations.
Experience developing and executing global business strategies.
Strong understanding of international markets, commercial operations, and organizational management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple geographic regions.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives, customers, partners, and other stakeholders.
Strong financial, analytical, and business judgment.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to operate effectively across different cultures, markets, and business environments.
Experience in technology, FinTech, financial services, SaaS, payments, or related industries is preferred.
International travel may be required based on business needs.
Key Performance Areas
Success in this role will be measured through:
Execution of global strategic priorities
International business growth and market development
Regional operating performance
Cross-functional execution and organizational alignment
Operational scalability and efficiency
Development of regional leadership teams
Strategic customer and partner relationships
Global customer experience
Effective resource allocation across markets
Successful execution of international expansion initiatives

Work arrangement
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