Northmill is a challenger bank at the intersection of technology and finance, committed to revolutionizing the way people manage and protect their financial well-being. We are creating a different kind of banking experience, digital yet personal
Northmill Bank was founded in 2006 and have grown to over 200 employees in 3 countries, 4 000 merchants and 250 000 end users. We use the latest technology to develop safe, smart, and user-friendly products for our customers. They are the sole reason why we do what we do. We are a 100% cloud-based product company where technology is the driver to create smarter banking products.
Grab this opportunity to be a part of us and our journey!
About the opportunity
We are looking for a Country Manager to lead our market entry and growth in Germany This is a senior, high-impact role with significant ownership, ideal for someone who knows the German market deeply and wants to build something from the ground up.
You will take overall responsibility for launching and scaling our card product in Germany — shaping the local strategy, building partnerships, and laying the foundation for a strong local organization.
As Country Manager Germany, you will have end-to-end responsibility for Northmill’s German expansion. You will act as the local market owner, working closely with C-level stakeholders across the organization while driving execution on the ground.
Key responsibilities
Lead the launch and expansion of Northmill’s card product in the German market
Define and execute the local commercial and go-to-market strategy
Build and maintain strong relationships with key local partners and stakeholders (e.g. credit bureaus such as SCHUFA, payment partners, advisors)
Act as Northmill’s senior representative in the German market
Ensure alignment with local regulatory and compliance frameworks in close collaboration with central teams
Recruit and build the local team over time, starting with key roles such as Marketing and Credit
Drive growth, performance, and long-term success in the German market
Who you are
We are looking for a senior, commercially driven leader with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
5–10+ years of experience working with the German market, preferably within fintech, banking, payments, or financial services
Strong commercial background with experience driving growth and market entry initiatives
An entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset, comfortable building from scratch
An established network of relevant German market contacts (e.g. SCHUFA, partners, advisors)
Solid understanding of German regulatory and compliance frameworks
Experience from a similar market entry or scale-up journey in Germany is a strong advantage
Why Join Northmill?
A unique opportunity to build and lead a new market from the ground up
Real ownership, mandate, and influence over strategy and execution
The chance to combine entrepreneurial freedom with the stability and backing of a regulated bank
Close collaboration with an experienced and ambitious senior management team
The opportunity to build and lead your own local team
Potential for a significant financial upside tied to the success and growth of the German market
At Northmill Bank, our mission is clear: Improve financial life. Founded in Sweden, we’re a tech-driven bank with a customer-first mindset, committed to simplifying the way individuals and businesses manage their finances. By combining innovation, data insights, and a passion for creating real value, we provide intuitive, personalised solutions that empower our customers to thrive.
For consumers, we deliver tailored financial tools and products, from flexible credit options to seamless saving solutions, all designed to meet their unique needs.
On the business side, we empower companies with comprehensive financial solutions, including small business credit lines, large financing for major investments, and versatile accounts for transactions and savings. As a certified provider of both Swish and RIX-INST, we offer businesses the speed and reliability they need in today’s fast-paced economy.
At Northmill Bank, we believe in being more than just a bank. We’re a trusted partner, building genuine connections through thoughtful customer experiences, innovative offerings, and collaboration across all touch-points. By continually raising the bar for what banking can achieve, we’re setting the benchmark for financial services in Sweden and beyond.
