Director - Network Development - Financial Institution Partnerships - Commercial

Description :

The primary responsibility of the role is to own the strategic development and management of our Financial Institution partnerships in the South Asia region (with India, Bangalore etc as key areas), encompassing commercial, operational and team development responsibilities.

The ideal experienced candidate will be an individual who is self-motivated, has strong problem solving skills and has a strong commercial acumen with strong knowledge in cross-border payment network and payment business.

Key Responsibilities :

- Strategic road map planning and execution of our FI partnership in the region

- Ensure Thunes network is the most commercially attractive in the market, from transaction cost to FX

- Work with our FI partners to drive payment flows into the market through joint go to market initiatives

- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Thunes network is operationally excellent

- Management of key accounts at op co and group level for large FI groups

- Grow revenue with FI partners in this region

- Grow and develop a world class team

Professional Experiences and Qualifications :

- Has at least 10 years of commercial experience working with financial institutions and cross border payments companies across this region

- A passion for solving commercial and operational problems

- Great attention to details with methodical and data driven approach

- Able to think outside of the box and utilise creativity to drive superior commercial outcomes and operational solutions

- Background in consulting, investment banking or professional services e.g. law, big 4 is a huge plus

- Fluent in English, proficiency in the relevant local language is a bonus