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Younited

Instant European credit via open banking

Market Development Executive

Business Development & PartnershipsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeLisbon, PortugalNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven track record in Sales, Go-to-Market, Business Development, Partnership Management, or Account Management, ideally in fintech, financial services, or another regulated commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated success in launching new products, entering new markets, or building business operations from the ground up.
  • Strong understanding of the Portuguese market and its business ecosystem.
  • Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to analyze market insights and translate them into actionable strategies.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive execution autonomously.
  • Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full partnership lifecycle in Portugal, including prospecting, commercial negotiation, closing, onboarding, and ongoing account management of existing partners.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize new business opportunities, partnerships, and distribution channels.
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including partners, industry players, and decision-makers.
  • Lead commercial discussions and partnership negotiations from prospecting to implementation.
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and competitive trends to shape local strategy.
  • Work closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, Risk, and Legal teams to adapt and scale solutions for the Portuguese market.
  • Establish performance indicators and monitor business results to continuously optimize market development initiatives.
  • Act as Younited's ambassador in Portugal by increasing brand awareness and strengthening local market positioning.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in fintech, financial services, or another regulated commercial environment is preferred.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

About the Company

Younited

Instant European credit via open banking

Younited provides instant consumer credit across Europe, offering loans up to €50,000 with repayment terms up to 84 months through direct-to-consumer channels, merchant partners, and financial partners. The product uses open banking to access customers’ financial data for quick credit assessment and approval, with funds disbursed rapidly and ongoing repayment management provided. It differentiates itself with rapid European scale, leading positions in five countries, prestigious partnerships, a high TrustPilot score, and an AI-powered financial coaching tool called Younited Coach that supports sustainable credit and financial empowerment. The goal is to deliver accessible, responsible instant credit at scale across Europe while helping people manage money better through coaching and broad partnerships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2009

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