Director, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development at Nium

San Francisco, California, United States

Nium Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Ambitious, self-motivated, and analytical mindset
  • Experience leading and growing a small high-performing team, with coaching and empowerment skills
  • Ability to partner with executive team (CFO, COO, CEO, CRO, etc.) on strategic projects
  • Expertise in driving M&A initiatives end-to-end, including sourcing opportunities, evaluating synergies, leading due diligence, and managing post-deal integration
  • Proficiency in creating and delivering compelling investor presentations and engaging with investors/board members
  • Skills in defining and tracking internal/external KPIs for long-term growth
  • Capability to analyze complex data sets and convert them into actionable intelligence
  • Strong relationship-building with cross-functional leaders and industry partners to gather insights on competitors, markets, and regulations
  • Experience collaborating with FP&A to enhance financial processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a small but high-performing team, coaching and empowering them to deliver measurable impact
  • Partner with the executive team on strategic projects that drive revenue and enhance margins
  • Drive M&A initiatives end-to-end: sourcing opportunities, evaluating synergies, leading due diligence, and managing post-deal integration
  • Create and deliver compelling investor presentations; regularly engage with investors and board members to communicate performance, growth plans, and strategic opportunities
  • Define and track the internal and external KPIs that matter most for Nium’s long-term growth; ensure leadership has clear visibility into performance against strategic priorities
  • Analyze complex data sets and convert them into actionable intelligence
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional leaders and industry partners to gather insights on competitor strategies, market shifts, and regulatory developments, translating these into recommendations
  • Collaborate with FP&A to enhance financial processes

Skills

Financial Modeling
Strategic Finance
Corporate Development
M&A
FP&A
Valuation
Analytical Skills

Nium

Global platform for real-time payments

About Nium

Nium provides real-time payment solutions that enable businesses to send and receive funds instantly, manage foreign exchange transactions, and prevent fraud. Its platform, powered by a proprietary API, allows banks, fintech companies, and money service businesses to integrate services for efficient cross-border money movement. Nium stands out by offering competitive foreign exchange rates and solutions for corporate purchasing and travel payments. The company's goal is to streamline financial transactions for businesses globally while charging fees for its services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$305.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from Loop and EQ Bank's multi-currency Global Visa Card.
Regulatory challenges in diverse African markets could impact partnership with Ecobank.
Technological integration issues may arise with Partior's blockchain-based payment system.

Differentiation

Nium offers real-time cross-border payments, enhancing speed and efficiency for businesses.
The company provides a proprietary API for seamless integration into existing business systems.
Nium's platform supports multiple payment schemes, including Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club.

Upsides

Partnership with Ecobank expands Nium's reach to 35 African markets, boosting market presence.
Collaboration with Partior enhances transaction transparency and speed via blockchain technology.
Launch of Diners Club International Card increases flexibility for travel industry customers.

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