Head of Growth - Colombia
ARQ is a financial services platform that lets users in Latin America hold global currencies, make cross-border payments, invest in international markets, and spend worldwide with a card.
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About ARQ ( Prev DolarApp )
ARQ serves travelers, investors, and professionals across Latin America who need access to global currencies and financial markets. Users can hold digital dollars and euros, receive and send international payments via dedicated US and European account details, invest in US stocks and ETFs, and spend globally with a card at market conversion rates. The platform is available across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil.
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About the Role
You will act as ARQ's primary representative in Colombia, owning the country's growth strategy and P&L while bridging global teams with local market insights. You'll drive brand building, partnerships, and marketing campaigns tailored to the Colombian audience, and build the local team to support long-term growth.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience, including a senior operational role at a high-growth VC-backed tech company with P&L ownership; prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., BCG, Bain, McKinsey) or a bulge bracket investment bank is strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of the Colombian market and consumer behavior is a must
- Structured problem-solving: break down ambiguous challenges into clear frameworks, move fast, and communicate findings with precision
- Ability to coordinate external partners: media, celebrities, influencers, or affiliates, and manage multiple relationships simultaneously
- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes full ownership, and can lead projects end to end without hand-holding
- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- Act as ARQ's primary representative in Colombia and build and strengthen ARQ's presence and brand in the market, including PR and earned media presence
- Own local P&L, driving user and revenue growth, margin optimization, and improved unit economics
- Build and maintain relationships with local partners, brand ambassadors, influencers, and affiliates
- Drive Above-The-Line (ATL) efforts, including TV, OTT, OOH, radio, and other mass media to maximize brand reach and efficiency
- Act as the voice of the local market, collaborate with global performance marketing and creative teams to ensure brand consistency and localisation across every channel
- Build scalable processes to support long-term growth, and hire, develop, and lead the local team over time
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Stock options
- Discretionary performance bonus
- The latest tools and technology
