ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Since 2021, ARQ has been on a mission to redefine how Latin Americans manage their global finances. Our powerhouse of products – spending, exchanging, saving, investing, and more - are used already by 2M+ customers in the Americas, and this is your opportunity to be a crucial part of that transformation. Join a team of top talent from the world’s leading fintech and tech companies, and help build a cross-border financial system that’s modern, accessible, and built to scale.
The RoleWe are looking for a Country Manager for Mexico to lead our growth and operations in the country. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for representing ARQ locally, driving growth, and owning the country’s full P&L. You will act as the bridge between our global teams and the Mexican market bringing local insights to inform strategy and product roadmap, while executing campaigns that resonate with the local audience.
What you'll be doingAct as ARQ’s primary representative in Mexico and build and strengthen ARQ’s presence and brand in the market, including ARQ's PR and earned media presence in Mexico
Own local P&L, driving user and revenue growth, margin optimization, and improved unit economics
Build and maintain relationships with local partners, brand ambassadors, influencers, and affiliates
Drive Above-The-Line (ATL) efforts, including TV, OTT, OOH, radio, and other mass media to maximize brand reach and efficiency
Act as the voice of the local market, collaborate with global performance marketing and creative teams to ensure brand consistency and localisation across every channel
Build scalable processes to support long-term growth, and hire, develop, and lead the local team over time
7+ years of professional experience, including a senior operational role at a high-growth VC-backed tech company with P&L ownership; prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., BCG, Bain, McKinsey) or a bulge bracket investment bank is strongly preferred
Deep understanding of the Mexican market and consumer behavior is a must
Structured problem-solving: you break down ambiguous challenges into clear frameworks, move fast, and communicate findings with precision
Ability to coordinate external partners: media, celebrities, influencers, or affiliates, and manage multiple relationships simultaneously
A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes full ownership, and can lead projects end to end without hand-holding
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
Proficiency in English and Spanish
Competitive salary and benefits
Stock options, so you own part of what you build
Discretionary performance bonus
The latest tools and technology
A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills
The opportunity to help build the best fintech app in Latin America
Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in-office
Skills Required
- 7+ years of professional experience
- Senior operational role at a high-growth VC-backed tech company with P&L ownership
- Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or a bulge bracket investment bank
- Deep understanding of the Mexican market and consumer behavior
- Structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate external partners and manage relationships
- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
What We Do
ARQ opens the world's strongest assets and markets to travelers, investors, and professionals in the Americas – so they can grow their money wherever they are.
Why Work With Us
We believe that small teams with the best talent outcompete massive companies with mediocre capabilities. That's why we have gathered a set of people who have done it before at iconic companies. In our quest to reshape the global financial system we have raised tens of millions of dollars from leading investors (Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, etc)
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