General Manager, Australia - Sydney, Australia - Aspire

Aspire

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC.

We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over
USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors.

In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed
USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures.

To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than
15,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn's Top Startup in Singapore.

In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights' Top 100 Global Fintech List.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space

About the role:

As the General Manager, Australia at Aspire, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving the overall business growth in Australia.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction, managing key relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of Aspire's business objectives in the Australia market.

What will you be doing?

Develop and implement the business strategy for Aspire in the UK, aligning it with the company's overall vision and goals.
Lead and manage a highperforming team, including direct sales, channel partnerships, and customer success, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and resultsdriven culture.
Drive business development efforts to identify and secure strategic partnerships, clients, and opportunities to expand Aspire's market presence and customer base in the UK.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams, such as product development, marketing, and customer support, to drive successful product launches, marketing campaigns, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

We would love to get to know you if you have the following:

Proven track record of at least 10+ years in a leadership role, preferably in the FinTech or financial services industry.
Strong understanding of the Australia market landscape, business practices, and customer needs.
Demonstrated success in driving business growth, expanding market share, and achieving revenue targets, especially working with businesses (SMEs and Enterprises).
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and managing highperforming teams.
Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop effective business strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, dynamic environment, and navigate through ambiguity and complexity.

What we offer

Uncapped flexible annual leave.
Hybrid work arrangement.
Training subsidy for your professional growth.
Wellness benefit.
Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together
You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.