VP - Chief Business Officer
Germany · Benelux · 15+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 15+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Germany · Benelux
About the role
- Paytm is expanding its business internationally and is hiring two Chief Business Officers, one for Germany and one for Benelux.
- Each role holder will own the full business P&L for their market, covering market entry, revenue growth, strategic partnerships and building the local team.
- They will also serve as Paytm's senior business representative in that market.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute Paytm’s go-to-market strategy for the assigned market, covering target segments, products, pricing and customer acquisition.
- Own revenue, margin and growth targets, and report regularly on performance to global leadership.
- Win and grow relationships with key merchants, strategic clients and business partners to drive market growth.
- Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders and business partners to drive growth and market expansion.
- Hire and lead a high-performing commercial team covering sales, partnerships, account management and business development.
- Work with the Product and Technology teams to ensure products meet local market needs and customer expectations.
- Work closely with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure business growth aligns with applicable local and EU regulations.
- Represent Paytm with industry bodies, partners, media and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of experience in fintech, banking or financial technology, with a strong record of growing a business in the assigned market.
- Has owned a P&L or market as a Country Manager, Managing Director, Regional Head, CBO or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of the local market ecosystem, customer needs, business dynamics and market trends.
- An established network among merchants, banks and payment ecosystem stakeholders in the market.
- Has built and scaled commercial teams in a growing or start-up setting.
- Fluent in English. German is required for the Germany role, and Dutch and/or French is highly desirable for the Benelux Role.
Preferred qualifications
- Dutch and/or French is highly desirable for the Benelux Role.
- An MBA or postgraduate degree from a reputed institution.