Country Manager Netherlands

At Bondora, our mission is clear: to empower people to enjoy life more while alleviating the stress of managing finances. Founded in 2008, Bondora has proudly served a diverse community of over 1 million customers for an impressive 16 years.

As a rapidly growing financial technology company, we’re reaching new heights with a bold vision. We’re set to acquire a banking license, unlocking a world of possibilities for our customers. Our investment product is available Europe-wide, and we’re actively expanding our loan product footprint to 11 new countries.

Join us on this journey and let’s build the future of finance together!

What is this role about?

As a Country Manager for Netherlands at Bondora, you will oversee the smooth execution of regular country operations, focusing on expanding business volumes and enhancing our value proposition while ensuring the profitability of the Dutch market.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Achieving strategic goals to increase country-level net profitability (i.e. taking responsibility for PnL).
• Organizing the daily cooperation between Marketing-Risk-Product teams to ensure full focus is on improving the country’s performance.
• Improving country-specific product offerings.
• Coordinating deal and contract negotiations on Bondora’s behalf with all third parties offering services for the Dutch market.
• Compiling long-term plans and financials for the Dutch market.
• Being the main spokes-person to represent Bondora in the Netherlands.

What would ensure success in this role?

• At least three years of demonstrated experience leading a credit product line within the consumer credit field in the Netherlands.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance organizational culture. 
• Proficiency in tracking Profit and Loss (PnL) statements and compiling accurate financial forecasts and plans.
• Feeling confident working in a fast-paced, quantitative, and goal-oriented environment. 
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Dutch for market insights would be beneficial. 

What can you expect at Bondora? 

• Our employees deserve the best. We recognize our people with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package (5 weeks of vacation, private healthcare compensation, hobby grant, mental healthcare support, share options and much more!)
• We provide an environment that encourages your personal and professional growth. As we constantly evolve and innovate, you’ll have endless opportunities (and budget) to expand your skills and skyrocket your career.

The next steps

Apply now and together, we will redefine the fintech industry and create something truly remarkable. 

Our hiring process: 

• Meet Kerli, our Talent Acquisition Partner: Your first interview with Kerli will give you a chance to hear more about Bondora and the role
• Complete personality assessments
• Meet Kerli again: Discuss your experience and skills in more detail
• Meet with our COO, Liisi, to discuss the team's plans and meet your future manager
• Complete a case study to show your skills
• Meet with internal stakeholders
• The celebration begins: If the stars align, receive an offer to join the Bondora team! 

Join our team of Bondorians, and let's make it happen!

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