Country Manager, Germany

Country Manager, Germany

Join Draivi as a Country Manager in Germany. This strategic leadership role has full P&L ownership and reports directly to the CEO. You’ll be based in Germany, working closely with the German‑speaking HQ team in Helsinki and visiting Finland a few times a year.

Your Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the business performance in Germany, including P&L responsibility and growth strategy.
• Lead operations in Germany with support from a dedicated 3‑person team in Helsinki (2 marketing specialists, 1 partner manager). Build local partnerships and market presence while leveraging centralized expertise. Budget authority to expand the team as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners (brokers, affiliates and other financial institutions).
• Identify new business opportunities, verticals and partnerships to drive market growth.
• Analyze performance metrics, market trends and competitor activities to make data‑driven decisions.
• Establish groundwork for a local entity: evaluate and prepare for local company formation, potential licensing needs and long‑term compliance structures.
• Represent Draivi as a senior leader and brand ambassador in the German market.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in country management or a senior commercial leadership role.
• Strong existing network in the German fintech, lending or digital finance ecosystem (preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, partnership and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of data‑driven growth.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious and capable of operating independently with full accountability.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Background in performance marketing, digital media or financial services is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Autonomy and Trust: Freedom to make impactful decisions.
• Performance‑Based Compensation: Competitive base salary plus a results‑driven bonus structure with monthly payouts tied to revenue growth and profitability (bonus begins after 6‑month onboarding). Equity/ownership opportunity as we establish the German subsidiary.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid setup and flexible hours to balance productivity and personal well‑being.
• Impactful Work: Build and lead a fast‑growing business from the ground up with direct influence on company strategy.
• Vibrant Company Culture: Trust, experimentation and continuous learning.
• Exciting Perks: Annual conference trips to destinations such as Spain, Croatia, France and Bavaria.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have the qualifications and want to shape Germany’s digital lending landscape, we encourage you to apply.

Apply by December 15th. Interviews begin immediately.
Start date: Q1 2026