Country Manager Colombia

LemFi (Series B) is building the go-to financial app for the Global South. Moving to a new country shouldn’t mean starting from zero. That's why our team of 400+ spanning 20+ countries is building a financial ecosystem that helps immigrants stay connected to home, build stability, and create wealth regardless of where they are from or where they live. What began as fast, affordable remittances is now evolving into a complete platform for multi-currency accounts, payments, credit, and long-term financial growth. With millions of users across the globe, we process over $1B in monthly transactions to 30+ countries, proving that borders shouldn't limit financial opportunity. ABOUT THE ROLE LemFi moves money for people the world wasn't built to serve. Millions of Latin Americans send money home, hold multi-currency balances, and navigate financial systems that were never designed with them in mind. We're changing that, and this role is how we plant the flag. As our Business Development Lead for LATAM, you are the founding commercial lead across multiple markets at once - Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and Dominican Republic as the likely anchors - owning everything from partner identification and deal negotiation to regulatory pathway and first revenue cohort. You will report directly to our Head of LATAM, and you will build a small team beneath you as momentum builds. This is a 0-to-1 role with real weight behind it: we are not hiring someone to explore, we are hiring someone to close. WHAT YOU'LL BUILD AND OWN * Build and own LemFi's LATAM market entry strategy across Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and Dominican Republic simultaneously, as well as other new markets, validating prioritisation with data and adjusting fast when the ground shifts. * Sign the first distribution partnerships - banks, fintechs, payment processors - that give LemFi access to new customer bases, compliance infrastructure, and local rails. * Navigate remittance licensing, forex regulations, stablecoin treatment, and KYC/AML localisation in each market, working with legal and compliance to clear the path rather than wait for it. * Define and hit the metrics that matter: partners signed, regulatory clearances obtained, first revenue cohorts live - not pipeline volume or activity for its own sake. * Use AI tools to compress research timelines - mapping the competitive and regulatory landscape, surfacing partner intelligence, and building the market prioritisation model on evidence, not instinct. * Represent LemFi in-market with partners, regulators, and ecosystem players, acting as the face of the company in a region where trust and relationships are the real currency. YOUR EXPERIENCE * Proven track record of 0-to-1 market entry in LATAM specifically - not international BD in general, but Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and Dominican Republic with real regulatory and compliance scars to show for it. * Deep familiarity with remittance licensing, forex frameworks, stablecoin regulation, and KYC/AML localisation across at least two LATAM markets. * A track record of closing distribution partnerships with banks, fintechs, or payment processors - you have signed deals, not just built decks. * Comfortable operating across multiple markets simultaneously without losing focus or letting the details slip. * Experienced working in fast-moving, under-resourced environments where the process does not exist yet and you are the one who builds it. * Strong enough commercial instincts to prioritise ruthlessly and data-literate enough to defend every prioritisation call with evidence. * Fluency in Spanish and English. Portuguese is a plus. NICE TO HAVE * Prior experience at a remittance, neobank, or payment infrastructure company operating in LATAM. * Existing regulatory or partner relationships in LATAM that can accelerate timelines. * Experience hiring and leading a small BD or partnerships team in an early-stage environment. WHY JOIN LEMFI? Love shouldn’t be expensive, yet those working hardest for their families often face predatory fees and banking exclusion. We're changing this. At LemFi, you won’t be just a cog in a machine. Whether designing products, scaling operations, or telling our story, you’ll tackle complex challenges with real, immediate impact. Your work goes beyond metrics - it puts money back in families’ pockets and offers access to the previously excluded. Join us to make a meaningful difference, where high performance is a lifeline for millions. You can connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram and if you haven't already, download the app on the App Store or Google Play.

Description Position at LeoVegas Group ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager based in Stockholm to develop and implement the global payroll strategy across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Malta, Colombia, Poland, the UK, Gibraltar, and the USA. This is both a strategic and hands-on operational leadership role. The successful candidate will develop a professional global payroll function, create the operating model, strengthen governance and controls, and ensure payroll is scalable, compliant and aligned with HR and Finance in a large global company. Alongside developing and implementing the global payroll strategy, the role will provide hands-on operational oversight of payroll delivery across all countries in scope, including direct payroll delivery for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. The role will also review payroll vendors, oversee HR Payroll Coordinators, own global payroll reporting and data governance, and deliver accurate, compliant, and insight-led payroll across a complex international environment. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Global Payroll Operations: Lead timely, compliant end-to-end payroll across 12 countries (including the Americas and Europe), maintaining hands-on delivery for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Operating Model & Governance: Establish a standardized global operating model with clear payroll calendars, approval workflows, documentation, and senior escalation protocols. Assurance & Controls: Design and embed a robust payroll assurance framework covering variance analysis, data reconciliations, exception reporting, and control testing. Compliance & Audit Ownership: Ensure strict compliance with local tax, pension, and statutory laws; monitor regulatory changes and lead all payroll audits and year-end processes. Vendor Governance: Own international vendor performance, managing service level agreements (SLAs), compliance obligations, issue resolution, and operational handoffs with HR and Finance. Data Integrity & Architecture: Maintain the global payroll data dictionary ensuring consistency and system integrations across HR, finance, and vendor platforms to safeguard data quality. Strategic Reporting & Insights: Own global reporting on payroll costs, headcount, and FTEs to drive variance analysis, budgeting, and workforce planning for senior leadership. Function Build & Transformation: Modernize and scale the global payroll function by harmonizing cross-border workflows, driving automation, and supporting vendor or system transitions. OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: ESSENTIAL SKILLS Senior Payroll Leadership: Significant experience of complex, multi-country payroll functions in a global matrix organization. Function Build & Governance: Proven track record of designing global operating models, establishing controls, documenting workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: Deep technical expertise in payroll assurance, statutory tax, pensions, social security, and audit readiness across multiple countries. Vendor Management: Strong experience managing international payroll vendors, enforcing SLAs, resolving escalations, and ensuring compliant delivery. Stakeholder Influence: Ability to build credibility and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership. Data & Analytics Capability: Advanced capability in managing global payroll data dictionaries, pay codes, payroll cost reporting, variance analysis, and FTE/headcount dashboards. Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience utilizing HRIS and payroll platforms to align processes between HR and Finance. Diligence & Professional Judgment: High level of confidentiality and attention to detail, with the confidence to rigorously challenge vendor outputs and control weaknesses. NICE TO HAVES Experience with payroll transformation, vendor transitions, or payroll system integration. Experience of global mobility, international assignments, shadow payrolls and compliance requirements. Knowledge of GDPR and international payroll data privacy requirements. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboarding tools. WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 18 offices worldwide. BENEFITS Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home Workation – Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply). Plenty of time to recharge – 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England. Invest in your future – We match pension contributions up to 6%. Comprehensive healthcare – BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments. Wellbeing allowance – £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply). A great workplace experience – Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis A social culture you’ll love – Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun. Support for growing families – Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave. Stay active & save money – Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving. Work in style – at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner are just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. And there’s more… We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team! JOIN US! In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen! Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar! **As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**