Country Manager

Ria Money Transfer, a business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), delivers innovative financial services including fast, secure, and affordable global money transfers to millions of customers along with currency exchange, mobile top-up, bill payment and check cashing services, offering a reliable omnichannel experience.  With over 600,000 locations in nearly 200 countries and territories, our purpose remains to open ways for a better everyday life. We believe we can create a world in which people are empowered to build the life they dream of, no matter who they are or where they are. One customer, one family, one community at a time. ABOUT THIS ROLETo be in charge of business activities in Japan.  As the Country Manager of the local subsidiary, he/she is responsible for turnover and profit of that subsidiary and needs to deliver results to the Japan headquarters.  He/she will work for maximizing market penetration and ensure profitable transactions volumes and for the line management of the team.  He/she also be responsible to comply with the current legislation, in particular the one related to anti-money laundering.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Management:Prepare and implement the budget, country strategy and the business plan: he/she will develop and manage the implementation of the local strategy, ensuring the platform is created for successful business growth in both short and long term.Monitor the P&L and the country operation, delivering on transaction, EBIT and revenue targets: sets, manages and ensures achievement of regional budget in collaboration with line management, tracks and measures the regional P&L budgetMarketing and sales:Support local sales team and join them in the execution of the agent opening campaign throughout the country; Compile market general data and trends and develop those potential clients and corridors most extended in the Nordic marketsCompliance:Work along with the Compliance Department, ensuring full business policy and legal compliance with the local financial regulations. Together with Compliance Department, he/she liaises with regulatory agencies and other official bodies on issues related to anti money laundering laws and controls, as may be appropriate.Controlling and reporting:Approve internal proceduresAware permanently about key figures/ratioComment reports sent to Headquarters on weekly/monthly/quarterly basisPeople Management:Lead a diverse team (both multiethnic and from a skill perspective), developing succession and providing direction and guidelines to the members of his/her team.Supervise hiring/proposing candidates for key job applications/manage his team and takes care of the succession plan of key positions Decide on salaries within budget and propose key functionsAuthorize and/or supervise terminations of Management staffPOSITION REQUIREMENTSFluent in English in addition to local language with Japanese proficiency   Deep knowledge of the sector, including existing network of contactsProfit and loss management PERKS & BENEFITSJapanese statutory benefits Health insuranceUnemployment insurancePaid vacation days  Ria provided benefitsAnnual salary meritPerformance BonusEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Ria Money Transfer is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Check out our website to learn more about the company at: http://www.riamoneytransfer.com The position responsibilities outlined above are intended to define the general contents and requirements to perform this job. It is not to be taken as a complete statement of responsibilities or requirements. This job description does not restrict the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job as needed.