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Full-Time

Program Manager

Posted on 11/17/2022

Synapse

51-200 employees

Regulated platform for launching financial products globally

Data & Analytics

Fintech

Compensation Overview

$116,500 - $162,000

Senior, Expert

California, USA + 4 more

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

Strong strategic and analytical thinker with ability to put complex ideas into clear frameworks
Deep understanding of new products/technologies in payments and banking
Comfort using data to evaluate hypotheses and to communicate ideas
Ability to identify, prioritize, and execute partnership opportunities
Track record of delivering tangible results with partners/clients
Excellent negotiation skills
Superior communication and influencing skills
People motivation and development skills; extensive experience in people management
Appetite to learn and adapt quickly and be comfortable with uncertainty
5-10+ years experience in related fields, with expertise in banking or payments, both consumer and commercial
Enterprise-level business development or relationship management experience
Evidence of progressive career development with increasing job scope and responsibility
Product or technical experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver Synapse's strategy, in collaboration with the Product organization, to drive growth through product, channel, and network partnerships with financial institutions
Guide and lead the team responsible for: structuring complex strategic partnership negotiations and implementations with financial institutions, and supporting partnerships from idea to contract to execution to ongoing growth
Identify new business opportunities for Synapse and bank partners within our suite of Platform solutions
Consult and advise on the implications of new Synapse products and services to our bank partners' shared customer base, as well as the implications of new bank partner products and services on Synapse's business
Inform product roadmap across a heavily matrixed organization based on bank partners' priorities, needs, and market demand
Build and maintain relationships with partner bank executives to solve Synapse's and merchants' issues in a timely and effective way
Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, liaise and communicate with global executive teams on a regular basis
Provide support and expertise for Synapse's bank partnerships in other regions globally

Synapse is a Banking as a Service (BaaS) provider with a clear mission, to ensure that everyone around the world has access to best-in-class financial products, regardless of their net worth. Synapse’s unified platform provides industry compliant payment, card issuance, deposit, lending, and credit products through simple APIs. We are the only BaaS provider that enables builders to launch feature complete deposit and credit products in weeks.

Our culture and values are simple and straightforward. We share a general concern for the well-being of others and strive to build a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Our work style is collaborative and action-oriented. We are a team of conscientious, hard workers who also share a common sense of purpose. As we accelerate our growth, your career and opportunities will grow as well making it an exciting time to join Synapse.

Synapse is looking for a Program Manager to drive superior operational initiatives within Synapse to fuel our growth. This individual should be a proactive thought-leader in service to our customers and internal stakeholders. We seek someone that collaborates cross-functionally to gain alignment as we focus on continued growth on a global scale. The ideal candidate is inquisitive, well-versed with current technology, and consistently looks to iterate and improve the processes they implement or inherit. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to see, and impact, both the immediate and the longer term.

What You Will Do

Develop and deliver Synapse’s strategy, in collaboration with the Product organization, to drive growth through product, channel, and network partnerships with financial institutions
Guide and lead the team responsible for: structuring complex strategic partnership negotiations and implementations with financial institutions, and supporting partnerships from idea to contract to execution to ongoing growth
Identify new business opportunities for Synapse and bank partners within our suite of Platform solutions
Consult and advise on the implications of new Synapse products and services to our bank partners’ shared customer base, as well as the implications of new bank partner products and services on Synapse’s business
Inform product roadmap across a heavily matrixed organization based on bank partners’ priorities, needs, and market demand
Build and maintain relationships with partner bank executives to solve Synapse’s and merchants’ issues in a timely and effective way
Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, liaise and communicate with global executive teams on a regular basis
Provide support and expertise for Synapse’s bank partnerships in other regions globally

What You Will Bring

Strong strategic and analytical thinker with ability to put complex ideas into clear frameworks
Deep understanding of new products/technologies in payments and banking
Comfort using data to evaluate hypotheses and to communicate ideas
Ability to identify, prioritize, and execute partnership opportunities
Track record of delivering tangible results with partners/clients
Excellent negotiation skills
Superior communication and influencing skills
People motivation and development skills; extensive experience in people management
Appetite to learn and adapt quickly and be comfortable with uncertainty
5-10+ years experience in related fields, with expertise in banking or payments, both consumer and commercial
Enterprise-level business development or relationship management experience
Evidence of progressive career development with increasing job scope and responsibility
Product or technical experience a plus

Compensation

Compensation is expected to be between $116,500 - $162,000. Exact Compensation may vary based on skills and location.

What We Offer

💰Competitive Compensation
📈Equity
🍎Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
💚401(k) with company matching up to 4%
🏝PTO & Holidays
✨Life Insurance & LTD

Synapse is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. Synapse provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.

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Synapse stands out as a leading regulated embedded finance platform provider, offering a unified banking-as-a-service platform that simplifies the launch of comprehensive financial products, such as deposit, payment, and credit services. The company's robust platform, which has enabled customers to launch within as little as six weeks, offers a competitive edge by eliminating the complexities of banking relationships, licensing, and compliance. Synapse's commitment to industry compliance, coupled with its developer-friendly API, makes it an attractive workplace for those seeking to contribute to the advancement of financial services on a global scale.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$52.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -12%

1 year growth

↓ -17%

2 year growth

↑ 45%

Benefits

401k Company matching contribution

Parental leave & family support

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Life insurance & LTD

Flexible location, remote-friendly

PTO and Holidays

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