Managing Director - Spain
About us:
We believe the next generation of financial services will be powered by stablecoins.
Founded in 2021, our mission at BVNK is to accelerate global money movement.
We’re building stablecoin-native infrastructure so businesses can move value instantly across borders and networks. With global licenses and T1 bank partnerships, we facilitate billions in transactions for enterprise clients like Worldpay, Deel, LianLian Global, and Rapyd.
Our technology is transforming how businesses operate globally by eliminating payment delays, reducing costs, and unlocking trapped capital.
We’re a diverse team spread across EMEA, North America, and APAC, with a shared belief that stablecoins are the new infrastructure layer for financial services, and that BVNK is at the forefront of this shift.
In 2025, we secured strategic investment from Visa, following our $50 million Series B with Haun Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Scribble Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Avenir, and Tiger Global. With the backing of these leading investors, we’re accelerating our growth – and we're looking for smart, ambitious people to help us build the future of financial services.
We're incredibly honored to have made Newsweek's list of The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces three years running (most recently in 2025) and to have been recognised by LinkedIn as one of the Top 20 Startups in the UK in 2024.
About This Role:
As BVNK continues to embark on expanding operations in Spain, we’re looking for a Managing Director based in Spain to drive the growth of our Spanish entity. You will play a pivotal role in operationalizing our new CASP license and scaling our operations, building and maintaining a solid relationship with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) and advising other parts of the business on strategic initiatives that will include the Spanish CASP. Your strategic leadership will shape the foundation of our success in the region, helping BVNK bring its innovative payment solutions to businesses across Spain and beyond.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Regulatory Development: Finalise the license application for a CASP license in Spain and operationalize and lead the regulated entity.
- Infrastructure Development: Collaborate with global teams to build out the business infrastructure needed for scalable operations, including compliance, legal, banking, and technology frameworks.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture relationships with local regulators, financial institutions, and industry leaders to position BVNK as a trusted player in the regional market.
- Operational Leadership: Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with BVNK’s global strategy while adapting to local market conditions.
- Leadership: Lead and grow the Spanish team, establishing a high-performing culture that aligns with BVNK’s values and global standards.
- Strategic Planning: Work with senior leadership to define the long-term vision for BVNK in the region and develop strategic initiatives to achieve growth targets.
- Innovation: Drive product and service innovation in response to the needs of local businesses and adapt BVNK’s solutions to meet emerging market demands.
- Business Development: Lead commercial efforts to acquire key customers, develop partnerships, and drive revenue growth across Spain.
What We Need from You:
- Leadership Experience: 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles, with a proven track record of scaling businesses, preferably in fintech, crypto, or financial services.
- Regulatory Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the regulatory landscape in Spain including financial services and cryptocurrency regulations.
- Operational Expertise: Experience in building operational infrastructure and managing cross-functional teams, including compliance, legal, finance, and technology.
- Strategic Vision: A strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term goals with short-term execution in a fast-paced, evolving market.
- Commercial Expertise: Deep experience in business development, sales, and partnership management, with a strong ability to generate revenue and lead high-impact deals.
- Excellent Communication: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex business dynamics.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to thrive in a start-up environment, working autonomously to build BVNK’s presence and reputation in the market.
- Degree-Level Education: A relevant degree and/or professional qualifications in business, finance, or a related field.
What you can expect from us:
- Fair and competitive salary at every stage of your growth
- Meaningful ownership in the business through our employee option scheme
- Flexible working hours, with hybrid working at its heart
- A culture built on passionate, growth-minded people
- A flexible approach to holiday
- Opportunities to travel to our offices around the world
- An open and creative environment where you can help us define the future of BVNK, its culture, and its opportunity sets
At BVNK, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. While you may not meet all of our requirements, we’d encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of our expectations. You may be a great fit for this role or another role in our team.
