[Remote] Emerging Markets Lead at Column

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in business operations, growth or partnerships in a high-caliber environment; prior experience at a top-tier technology company or management consulting firm preferred
  • Track record of successfully managing complex partnerships and high-value deals with executive stakeholders
  • Natural networker who thrives on building trust and long-term relationships with senior executives, market experts and decision-makers
  • Strong strategic thinking - ability to assess market opportunities, evaluate potential partners, and provide strategic recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Lead regional market development: Own the end-to-end process of identifying, evaluating, and executing on high-value partnerships with banks across a number of African markets (with the potential to expand into Asian and European markets as well)
  • Build and maintain key relationships: Serve as the primary relationship owner for prospective and existing customers, conducting regular in-person meetings, attending local industry events, and managing ongoing partnership development
  • Own partnership execution: Lead complex deal processes from initial outreach through contract signature, working collaboratively with Column’s Legal, Compliance, and Product teams
  • Develop market intelligence: Gather and synthesize insights on local market conditions, regulatory developments, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform Column’s regional strategy
  • Market expertise and network: Become an expert on the correspondent banking space in our key emerging markets and build an extensive network within their banking and fintech ecosystems
  • Drive operational excellence: Build scalable processes for onboarding, relationship management, and ongoing support that can be replicated as we expand

Skills

Business Development
Relationship Management
Global Expansion
Partnerships
International Markets
Strategy
Networking
Fintech
Banking

Column

API for managing financial transactions

About Column

Column offers an API that enables businesses to manage financial transactions such as ACH transfers, wire transfers, book transfers, and check issuance. The API allows companies to integrate these financial services directly into their systems, making transaction processing more efficient. Column differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on a transaction-based revenue model, charging fees based on the type and volume of transactions processed, which provides a clear and predictable pricing structure for clients. The goal of Column is to streamline financial operations for businesses, ensuring they can handle transactions seamlessly while generating consistent revenue through its service fees.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Brex's no-fee digital banking products could undercut Column's pricing model.
Brex's advanced security features may attract customers away from Column.
Dependency on Brex partnership poses risks if Brex's strategy changes.

Differentiation

Column offers a comprehensive API for seamless financial transaction processing.
The company provides a unique pricing model with transaction-based fees and monthly minimums.
Column's leadership team has extensive experience in both financial and tech sectors.

Upsides

Embedded finance trend expands Column's market reach and integration opportunities.
Banking-as-a-Service platforms align with Column's API-driven model, enhancing service offerings.
Growing demand for real-time payment processing boosts Column's competitive edge.

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