Business Growth Manager (Banking)

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services we provide to businesses and make them all available in one place on our platform we call payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and providing businesses with multi-currency accounts.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Business Growth Manager to spearhead our expansion in the local market in the United Kingdom. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse sales team dedicated to identifying key prospects, acquiring new clients, and driving market share growth. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in the payments industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of payment solutions, market trends, and the needs of businesses in this space. They should be a proactive, results-oriented professional who excels in building relationships and navigating fast-paced, competitive environments.

• →Business Development: Execute a rigorous outbound sales strategy to identify and acquire new corporate clients. The BGM is expected to maintain a high level of self-generated prospecting to ensure consistent pipeline health.
• →Sales Lifecycle Management: Manage the full commercial lifecycle, from prospecting new clients to onboarding and activating clients onto the Business Account product. Proven expertise in presenting technical solutions, navigating complex pricing negotiations, and driving contracts to successful execution is a must.
• →Strategic Solutioning: Position payabl.’s multi-currency IBANs, 24/7 FX, and card issuing services as a holistic solution for firms in underserved or complex (Medium/High Risk) verticals.
• →Regulatory Compliance: Partner closely with internal Compliance and Risk teams to navigate the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process. Act as the primary commercial advocate for clients during onboarding to ensure efficient "Time-to-Revenue."
• →Performance Optimisation: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including lead conversion rates, transaction volumes of onboarded clients, and revenue targets.
• →Market Research: Stay abreast of the UK fintech landscape and competitor offerings to help refine payabl.’s value proposition.
  

• Professional Experience: 4+ years of proven sales or business development experience within the UK Fintech, Electronic Money Institution (EMI), or Business Banking sectors.
• Self-Starter Capability: An expert hunter with a disciplined approach to building a portfolio from scratch. You will lead the outbound charge to ensure immediate impact while also focusing on high-intent lead management - optimising the conversion of prequalified prospects into revenue-contributing clients within the payabl. ecosystem.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of local and international payment rails (FPS, BACS, CHAPS, SEPA, SEPA INSTANT), Foreign exchange, company card issuance and the regulatory requirements associated with high-risk merchant categories is desirable.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial products to C-suite stakeholders and Finance Directors.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in HubSpot (or similar CRM), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Apollo.

• Initial Interview – A 30–40 minute conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, experience, and career goals.
• Video Assessment - If selected, you will complete a short video assessment (max 30 mins) via our platform, answering a few questions designed to assess your communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Final Interview – A 45-60 minute interview with the Hiring Manager to discuss your commercial mindset, approach to the UK market, strategic thinking, and alignment with our business priorities and growth plans. This interview can take place either online or in person, depending on availability, with an in-person meeting at our Holborn, London office preferred.
  

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team! Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your personal data during the recruitment process: https://payabl.com/privacy-policy