VP, Barbados

About the role

CRNCY is expanding its position in Barbados. We're looking for the person who will lead the country as local CEO — owning the P&L, the relationship with regulators and employers, and commercial execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the full country P&L.
• Define and drive commercial and product strategy, working directly with Credit and Marketing.
• Build and manage relationships with regulators and government bodies in Barbados.
• Lead employer relations and develop payroll-deduction channel partnerships.
• Build and lead a multi-layered local team, from hiring through performance management.
• Lead operational expansion where needed — site selection, lease negotiation, and build-out.
• Negotiate and establish banking relationships and credit facilities for the country operation.
• Track and report on country performance, adjusting strategy as market conditions evolve.

Requirements

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in financial services, fintech, lending, or retail.
• 5+ years in a C-level (or equivalent) role with direct P&L ownership.
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling an operation from the ground up (retail, branch network, or similar).
• Proven ability to negotiate and establish banking relationships or credit facilities.
• Established relationships with regulators and government bodies, or clear evidence of having built them from scratch in another market.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice to have

• Track record of growing an active customer base through localized marketing and operational improvement.
• Prior experience specifically in the Caribbean or a comparable emerging market.

Who you are

• Strategic thinker with real execution ability and attention to detail.
• Strong executive communication skills.
• People-oriented, hands-on leadership style suited to a fast-paced environment.
• Cultural intelligence and comfort operating across government, banking, and commercial stakeholders.