Special Projects Lead

New York, NYHybridFull TimeLeadPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Special Projects
founders
critical initiatives
revenue streams
monetization
activation programs
cross-sell programs
product adoption
gross margin
COGS

Nice to have

Spanish
Portuguese

Role summary

ARQ, a fast-growing fintech company focused on cross-border payments, seeks a Special Projects Lead to work closely with founders on critical initiatives. This role involves identifying and launching new revenue streams, improving monetization, designing and executing growth programs, and driving initiatives to improve gross margin. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, or investment banking, with strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills. Business fluency in English is required, with Spanish or Portuguese being a plus. The position is hybrid, based in London, with visa sponsorship available.

About ARQ

ARQ is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. Our mission is to redefine how people interact with money across borders, building the infrastructure to move value seamlessly. We’re still early in our journey, which means every person who joins shapes the future of our product, culture, and growth. If you’re excited by big challenges, global impact, and the chance to grow fast with a world-class team, ARQ is the place to do it.

What you'll be doing

Special Projects Lead will work closely with the founders to drive the most critical initiatives for the company. Beyond scope of work and priorities, it is in the DNA of ARQ to do whatever it takes to win. In this role you will:

Work with the product and marketing teams to identify and launch new revenue streams or improve monetization of existing ones.
Partner with growth and product teams to design and execute activation and cross-sell programs that increase revenue per user and improve product adoption across the customer base.
You help execute local growth efforts - including community building, affiliate marketing, brand marketing and influencer marketing
Identify, execute and own initiatives that directly improve gross margin whether by growing revenue, reducing COGS, or cutting operating costs.
Negotiate with vendors and partners to improve commercial terms.
Track and report on the P&L impact of active projects, holding teams accountable to targets.

What you'll need

3-6 years of experience as an entrepreneur in a VC backed company, a top tier management consulting firm (BCG, Bain, McKinsey), or in a top tier investment bank (bulge bracket)
Strong stakeholder management skills, able to bond with critical partners and manage customers needing support
Excellent organisation, being able to find information about all areas of the company
Resourceful, with maximum attention to detail and due diligence
Strong analytical skills and taste for aesthetics
Ability to work well as part of a team, driven, relentless and a proven closer - you don’t take no for an answer
Business fluent in English; Spanish or Portuguese a plus
Ideally, you are an expat (or have been an expat) living in London or willing to relocate (ARQ can sponsor your visa)

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Stock options, so you own part of what you build
Discretionary performance bonus
The latest tools and technology
A world-class team that will challenge and grow your skills
The opportunity to help build the best fintech app in Latin America
Office Policy: 3-4 days a week in-office

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