General Manager (Portugal)

Daftcode is a european technology group driven by an analytical approach to business. As a venture builder, it creates, scales and invests in startups in such areas as: Deep Tech, FinTech, InsurTech, Cyber Security and Blockchain, among others. The company offers its startups tech and business support, which facilitates market launch and growth of new companies. Daftcode works with individual startup founders, early-stage projects and existing startups looking for financing rounds or support in commercialization and business scaling.

We're looking for a General Manager to join our team at Daftcode.

We offer a flexible part-time contract with a possibility of full-time employment in the future. This role allows a flexible remote work model.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the Portuguese operations, ensuring alignment with overall goals.
• Managing full P&L responsibility and drove profitability, growth, and operational efficiency.
• Developing and executing market strategies tailored to the local market, increasing market share, and brand presence.
• Building and maintained relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with local regulations and corporate policies.
• Reported directly to the executive team, providing regular updates on business performance and strategic initiatives.
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Portuguese Citizenship.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the financial sector in Portugal, at one of the following institutions: bank, payment institution, fintech.
• Experiences in senior leadership roles in business-critical functions.
• Previous involvement in licensing or regulatory processes (e.g., collaboration with Banco de Portugal, CMVM) will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of local regulations related to financial institutions will be a significant asset.
• Successfully led teams in dynamic environments, ideally in multinational or growth-stage companies.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding commercial targets (e.g., revenue growth, market expansion).
• Strong background in negotiation, client relationship management, and strategic planning.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese.