General Manager, Hong Kong
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Entrepreneurial Self-starter & Hustler - You are not afraid to get your hands dirty with a "whatever it takes" mindset and no job is too little for you. You strive for the best in everything you do, a
- Experienced Commercial Leader - You have at least 10 years of senior team leadership roles in a fast-paced environment, and proven track record in multiplying business revenues. Experience in Consumer
- Market entry expertise - Hands-on experience leading a market entry — structuring and running the research, synthesising competitive intelligence, and turning it into a go-to-market strategy someone c
- Regulatory fluency - Working knowledge of Hong Kong's financial services regulatory environment, including HKMA licensing frameworks such as the Stored Value Facility (SVF) licence. You're comfortable
- Hong Kong instincts - You don't need a research background, but you need real fluency in how Hong Kong consumers behave, ideally from having lived and worked there, and the judgement to know when an i
- Travel and Payment Enthusiast - Nothing is more important than being passionate about the industry that we will be about to build together! Look forward to hearing your travel stories!
Full description
We Are
YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually.
Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific.
Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.
Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.
Job Description: General Manager, Hong Kong
**We are looking for a General Manager, Hong Kong to spearhead YouTrip's entry and growth in the Hong Kong market, owning the full P&L, strategy and execution of YouTrip in Hong Kong.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of YouTrip, this will be an exciting and rare opportunity for candidates with strong entrepreneurial spirit to work closely with the C-Suite & Leadership team to explore, launch, and grow our business in Hong Kong. This role is pivotal in shaping YouTrip's presence in a new market — from conducting foundational market research and navigating the licensing landscape, to building a high-performing local team and driving commercial growth.
You Will
- Research and explore the regulatory regime and licensing partner landscape in Hong Kong; Engage relevant regulators and authorities, or licensing partner in the market, to identify pathway for market entry
- Explore and evaluate market opportunities and the competitive landscape in Hong Kong
- Lead and own the business growth and P&L of Hong Kong, through ownership of the strategic roadmap for the business
- Own the product roadmap for Hong Kong together with Product & Engineering, identifying big bets and localisation opportunities specific to the Hong Kong market
- Drive business growth by leading bespoke marketing campaigns and striking marquee partnership deals tailored to the Hong Kong market
- Develop a deep understanding of the Hong Kong fintech landscape and continually identify new opportunities for growth