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 team:
At Aspire, we believe that the customer journey is at the heart of our success. Our Commercial Team is committed to engaging with new customers, ensuring their seamless onboarding experience, and growing our existing customers by building strategic long-term relationships. By offering personalized support and tailored solutions, our Commercial team empowers customers to fully leverage the power of Aspire and achieve their business goals.
About the role:
As the General Manager for Japan, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving the overall business growth in Japan. 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 expansion objectives in the Japanese market.
What you will be doing:
- Develop and implement the business strategy for Aspire in Japan, aligning it with the company's overall vision and goals.
- Lead and manage a high-performing team, including direct sales and channel partnerships, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Drive business development efforts to identify and secure strategic partnerships, clients, and opportunities to expand Aspire's market presence and customer base in Japan.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as product development, marketing, and customer support, compliance and legal to drive successful product launches, marketing campaigns, and customer satisfaction initiatives.
- You will be responsible for bringing your strategic vision and innovative approach to build a high-performing team to support business operations and growth in Japan.
- Collaborate with the global management team to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all local regulations and legal requirements.
Minimum qualifications
- Fluent in Japanese and English
- Proven track record of at least 10+ years in a Leadership role with FinTech, Payments or Financial Services industry experience.
- Strong understanding of the Japanese market landscape, business practices, and customer needs.
- Demonstrated success in driving business growth, expanding market share, and achieving revenue targets
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing and diverse teams in Japan.
- 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.
Preferred qualifications
- Candidates with FinTech, Payments or Financial Services industry experience will be prioritized.
- Entrepreneurship background appreciated.
- Used to work in a fast paced start-up environment
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.
Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing [email protected].
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