General Manager
Job Description
To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertake laborious physical exercise except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a leader who chooses to drive growth, deliver operational excellence, and build strong commercial foundations for the organisation? Leadership requires clarity, decisiveness, and the ability to create value without generating unnecessary friction — and this role embodies exactly that level of responsibility and purpose.
The General Manager will spearhead Octalas Group’s Irish operations, ensuring strategic execution across business development, regulatory alignment, partner management, and operational performance. This leadership role requires someone who can think broadly, act decisively, and deliver consistent commercial results while maintaining the highest standards of governance and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all Octalas Group operations within Ireland
- Lead commercial expansion, client acquisition, and revenue growth initiatives
- Build and manage relationships with regulators, banking partners, and service providers
- Ensure full compliance with Irish and EU financial and operational regulations
- Implement group-wide strategic goals and operational frameworks
- Supervise local teams, drive performance, and develop a strong organisational culture
- Provide regular reporting to the Executive Team and Group CEO
- Manage risk, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure service continuity
- Support rollout of Octalas Bass, Octalas Pay, and related group services in Ireland
- Act as the senior representative of the company in Ireland for all commercial and corporate matters
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field
Experience: 5–10 years in a senior leadership or general management role
Industry Background: Exposure to financial services, fintech, payments, banking, or technology operations preferred
Skills:
Strong leadership and decision-making ability
Commercial and strategic planning capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
High understanding of compliance, operational workflows, and business governance
Ability to manage teams, build structure, and drive performance
Problem-solving mindset with strong organisational skills
Salary
$100,000 - $150,000 Per Year
Vacancy
2 Vacancy Available
Allowances
Medical Expenses & Travel
Paid Leave
26 Days of Annual Leave
