Country Manager

About Aspora

Aspora is building a Financial Services platform for immigrants around the world. We are backed by influential venture capitalists like Sequoia Capital, Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, Soma Capital, and are on a mission to simplify global banking as easily as booking an Uber.

We’re first taking on the Indian diaspora - the largest and wealthiest immigrant population. 15 million Non-Resident Indians hold over $1.5T in wealth of which $500B is back in India. They remit $125B back every year and account for 25% of all real estate purchases in India. Yet, the banking experiences of these NRIs are archaic. We’re building a new age platform to service these NRIs with cross border money movement.

We are a team of 40 that works with the intensity and the agility of a sports team. With innovation, hustle, and collaboration at our core, we aim to build better banking for all immigrants around the world. Discover more about our work, our ethos, and our vision on our website, Aspora

About the Role

The Country Manager for Lithuania will be instrumental in establishing and overseeing Aspora’s operations in Lithuania while driving the expansion across the entire EU region. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, has deep expertise in business development, and can lead market strategy, partnerships, and operations in an emerging market.

What You'll Own

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships across the EU, focusing on business development opportunities that drive revenue and strengthen Aspora’s market presence.

• Take charge of the EU market strategy, aligning local efforts with Aspora’s global objectives. Lead initiatives that drive market growth, brand management, and operational excellence across the EU region.

• Spearhead efforts to introduce Aspora's products across the EU, managing operations, product adoption, and market penetration to ensure sustainable growth.

• Build and lead a high-performing local team in Lithuania, focused on scaling the business across the EU. Prioritize building expertise in risk management, finance, and IT to support the company’s growing operations.

What We Need

• 10-12 years of proven experience in business development, especially in the FinTech, Payments, and Web3/Crypto/Digital Assets sectors.

• Strong experience in sourcing and building business opportunities in EU markets.

• Proven success in scaling businesses from 0 to 1, preferably with experience as a CEO, co-founder, or senior business leader in a high-growth company.

• Expertise in business development and partnerships.

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.

• Deep knowledge of P&L management with a focus on driving revenue and operational efficiency.

• Solid understanding of the regulatory landscape in FinTech and digital assets across the EU region.

Interview Process

• Exploratory Call: 30 Minutes. Discussion with the recruiter to understand your background, motivations, and fit with Vance’s culture.

• Resume Deep Dive + Core Competencies: 1-hour discussion covering the candidate’s resume, experience, and understanding of the regulatory and industry landscape.

• Case Study & Brainstorming Session: 2 hour session with panel

• Bar Raiser Round: 1 hr final round assessing overall alignment with Founder

This role is critical for the EU market expansion and offers a unique opportunity to lead and execute a market strategy with significant growth potential. If you're passionate about driving business development and scaling operations in the FinTech sector, we would love to hear from you.