Head of Growth
About the Role
Lead growth for a fintech company serving importers, exporters, and wholesalers with cross-border payments, USD accounts, and business spending tools. You will own new volume and build the acquisition and activation engine to expand across trade businesses and Latin America.
What You'll Do
Choose and scale acquisition channels, including partnerships, events, paid campaigns, and outbound. Build a structured referral program with clients and industry partners. Improve client activation so new businesses make their first payment quickly and continue transacting. Test new trade verticals and markets across Latin America. Lead sales and business development, hiring and growing the team as results support expansion.
What We're Looking For
Five to ten years of relevant experience, including ownership of growth or acquisition channels. A measurable track record building growth at a payments, fintech, card, or trade-services business, with at least $100 million in volume. Experience selling to or acquiring trade businesses such as importers, exporters, and wholesalers in the United States or Latin America. A hands-on approach to list building, outreach, experimentation, and adjusting strategy quickly. Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary of $120,000 to $160,000 annually, with OTE (on-target earnings, base plus variable) of $170,000 to $230,000. Equity is also offered. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location Hybrid, based in Chicago, United States.