Emerging Markets Lead – Uzbekistan (Russian and Uzbek speaking)

About the role

Column is building a technology‑forward banking platform and is looking for an Emerging Markets Lead to drive its first‑to‑market expansion in Uzbekistan. Based in Tashkent, you will own the end‑to‑end process of creating high‑value partnerships with banks and fintechs, shaping the company’s regional strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and execute high‑value partnerships with banks across emerging markets.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner, conducting in‑person meetings, attending industry events, and managing ongoing partnership development.
• Lead complex deal processes from outreach through contract signature, coordinating with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams.
• Gather market intelligence on regulatory developments, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform strategy.
• Build scalable onboarding and relationship‑management processes for future expansion.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, growth, operations or strategy.
• 4+ years of business experience specifically in Uzbekistan markets.
• Native fluency in Russian and Uzbek.
• Proven track record of managing complex, high‑value deals with senior executives.
• Strong strategic thinking and hyper‑organized project‑management skills.
• Scrappy, hands‑on attitude with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.