About the role:

As the Head of Growth, you will lead the strategy for launching our key fintech product (neobank) from stealth mode to live on the market and build the team to support its rollout.  

You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the VP of Growth at ICEO, taking full ownership of the growth strategy from the start.

If you have a strong background in fintech and a solid track record of scaling tech products, we would love for you to join us.

What you will work on:

• Strategic vision. Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for the neobank that drives customer acquisition, engagement, and retention across B2C and B2B channels. Identify and leverage cross-channel growth opportunities.
• Go-to-market strategy. Take ownership of preparing and executing the product's market launch, ensuring it captures attention in key markets and drives early adoption
• Team expansion. Initially hands-on, you will gradually build and lead a high-performing growth team, fostering a culture of innovation and proactive action
• Stakeholder management. Work cross-functionally with Product and Technology to ensure alignment between initiatives and optimise for growth
• Market Analysis. Thoroughly understand fintech trends, customer challenges, and competitive factors to guide the growth strategy.
• Business development. Identify, build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Customer-Centric Approach. Embrace a customer-first mindset, where your strategy responds to real customer needs and drives product adoption and usage.
• Data-driven decision-making. Work closely with the leadership to set ambitious goals, measure the impact of growth initiatives, and adjust based on data.
• Public speaking. Act as a spokesperson for the company at industry events, conferences, and media
• Budget management. Effectively manage growth budgets aligned with the strategy.

What we expect from you:

• Previous growth experience: You bring over 5 years of experience in growth or marketing leadership roles within fintech, particularly in neobanks, with a proven track record of scaling products from inception to market entry.
• Bias to action. You own your initiatives end-to-end and you are a self-starter with a sense of urgency
• Hands-on execution. You are the type of hands-on leader capable of executing as the team grows and gains momentum
• Negotiation skills. You are a strong negotiator, able to close strategic partnerships
• Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving
• Team leadership. You have previously built and led high-performing teams operating in volatile, fast-paced environments.
• Resilience through change. You excel in ambiguous situations, displaying a can-do attitude and a strong focus on results. You inspire confidence within your team and keep them centered on primary goals.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in early-stage fintech environment
• MBA graduate

About ICEO

We are a venture builder that has been creating innovative startups for the past 10 years. We’re on a mission to accelerate growth, enhance operational capabilities, and secure investments for our portfolio companies. With a team of more than 130 people from 25 countries, we leverage repeatable company-building processes and best practices to de-risk scaling and increase the probability of success. Our multiple exits so far stand as a testament to that. Join us to build the future together!

Why work at ICEO

• Attractive compensation package
• Remote-first company - we enable you to work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible working hours - we understand the challenges of juggling the personal and professional lives. That is why we have core working hours between 11 am and 3 pm CET. Freely choose when you work outside of those hours.
• 38 days PTO - you have 38 days of paid time off per year plus 14 days of paid sick leave.
• Learning & development. Opportunity to grow through internal and external learning & development programs.

Assessment Process

1. Introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

2. First interview with the VP of Growth

3. Second interview with the Head of Finance.

4. Three-part interview series with the CEO and the VP of Growth:

•    First Meeting: Get to know each other.

•    Second Meeting: Workshop format, where we showcase current challenges and explore potential solutions.

•    Third Meeting: Address any outstanding topics that need to be discussed.