Full-Time

VP – Business Development

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Nium

Nium

1,001-5,000 employees

Global platform for real-time payments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position in San Francisco.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years proven track record in cross border payments business development.
  • Demonstrate entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, commercially focused and pragmatic, able to identify opportunities and propose solutions.
  • Identify, secure, and manage relationships with clients across the USA and Canada, effectively negotiating and persuading prospects.
  • Ability to understand and tailor approach to individual customers with empathy, effectively playing the role of problem-solver for the customer.
  • Effectively navigate the respective financial and Fintech regulatory environment.
  • Data driven and analytical mindset.
  • Results-oriented, client focused and obsessed with simultaneously delivering value.
  • Self-motivated, adept in working individually and as part of a global team.
Responsibilities
  • Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and the highest degree effectiveness while engaging in sales management, relationship management and account management across the various domains the have our presence such as banking, financial services, credit card processing, e-commerce, or payments.
  • Identify, secure, and manage relationships with clients across the region, effectively negotiating and persuading potential clients the value that Nium can add to their business.
  • Have a constant drive to go beyond past performance and visibly demonstrate track record beating performance when it comes achieving financial targets via cross-selling and upselling, and ability to generate sales leads, effectively negotiate, and close transactions.
  • Work into and effectively navigate the respective financial and fintech regulatory environment.
  • Generate revenue from clients, and achieve pre-agreed targets on customer flows, revenues and profitability.
  • Calm and conscientiously manage high pressure situations across a range of clients with differing business needs and operating environment across the region.
  • Demonstrate business development and consultative selling skills with results-orientation to meet/exceed assigned financial and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Pro-actively scout for opportunities in the marketplace through direct contact as well as partners. The job will involve building relationships with key players in banks, financial firms, marketplaces, ecommerce providers and others to generate qualified opportunities, mapping the account, influencing key decision makers, convincing the client about value proposition and closing the deal.

Nium provides a platform for real-time payments, enabling businesses to send and receive funds instantly while managing foreign exchange transactions and preventing fraud. Its services are aimed at banks, fintech companies, and money service businesses that need efficient cross-border money movement. Nium stands out by offering competitive foreign exchange rates and a proprietary API that allows easy integration of its services into clients' systems. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless financial transactions for businesses globally.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$305.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Being named among the 'World's Top Fintech Companies 2024' by CNBC highlights Nium's industry leadership and growth potential.
  • The appointment of Spencer Hanlon as COO signals a strong commitment to global expansion and operational excellence.
  • Collaborations with major entities like Air France, KLM, and BS2 Bank demonstrate Nium's ability to secure high-profile partnerships, enhancing its market position.

What critics are saying

  • The fintech sector's volatility, as seen with fluctuating investor interest, could impact Nium's financial stability.
  • Complexities in foreign exchange management for global marketplaces may pose operational challenges.

What makes Nium unique

  • Nium's proprietary API allows seamless integration of real-time payment solutions into existing systems, setting it apart from competitors with less flexible platforms.
  • The company's focus on real-time cross-border payments and competitive foreign exchange rates provides a unique value proposition in the global payments market.
  • Nium's strategic partnerships with major airlines and banks enhance its credibility and expand its reach in specialized sectors like travel and LATAM banking.

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