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Weavr is the easiest way for businesses, and the safest way for banks, to embed relevant financial services into software at the point of need. Founded by serial entrepreneurs who are leaders in the fields of payments and fintech, we’re a team of 100+ can-do builders who are at the frontier of the embedded-finance industry.
The team is characterised by smart, kind and high-performing experts who offer and ask for respect, openness and trust. Weavr is still small enough to feel tight-knit but operates and communicates at the level of a more mature organisation.
This role & opportunity
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that will directly and significantly impact our growth?
As the Vice President of Banking at Weavr, you will be at the forefront of our journey towards success. Reporting directly to our Chief Financial Officer and collaborating closely with our top-tier senior management and execs, you will have the exciting responsibility of cultivating and managing relationships with key banking, payments, and financial services partners. Your role will involve leading an accomplished Banking function and close collaboration with our dynamic internal teams in Product, Technology, and Compliance to innovate and deliver cutting-edge financial services products and solutions to our valued customers.
Your influence will be profound as you craft and execute a comprehensive financial services strategy, directly contributing to the enhancement of Weavr's competitive advantage and the realisation of our ambitious growth targets. Furthermore, your critical role in fostering cross-functional partnerships to meet financial demands and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities will be instrumental in our industry-shaping journey.
Join us, and be part of reshaping the financial services landscape while leaving an indelible mark in the industry.
Responsibilities:
Craft and Execute on Strategy:
Shape, plan, and execute our banking, payments, and financial services strategy, fuelling Weavr's revenue growth and market dominance.
Provide cutting-edge competitive insights, staying ahead of industry trends in the dynamic embedded finance ecosystem.
Balance risks and opportunities, offering innovative solutions to protect our competitive edge.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading products.
Forge Strategic Partnerships:
Identify and engage key global banking and payment partners, negotiating deals that accelerate growth.
Lead proposal efforts for financial institution Partnerships and manage partnerships from inception to execution.
Ensure competitive economics in commercial deals, fostering sustainable growth.
Effective Stakeholder and Team Management:
Influence stakeholders and partners, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
As the business expands, lead recruitment, training, and performance management.
About You
The section below describes our "ideal candidate." However, our hiring process places a strong emphasis on aptitude and passion. If you haven't used every specific tool or haven't met all the skill and experience criteria listed, please don't let that discourage you from applying. We highly value potential and dedication over a rigid checklist of qualifications. However, it's important to note that domain experience is essential for success in this role
Domain Expertise: Deep banking or payments expertise in an international setting with Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licensing being highly beneficial, along with proven experience of innovating and commercialising digital financial products driving product, capability, and partnership success.Proven Sales Prowess: A track record of successfully planning, managing, and closing complex, competitive sales efforts, overseeing deals from negotiation through delivery.
Strategic Vision & Implementation: Possession of strategic thinking and thought leadership, with a history of effectively implementing initiatives and operational decisions.
Holistic Problem Solving and Collaboration: The ability to connect and collaborate strategy, product, design, and technology to solve intricate problems.
Executive Presence: Experience operating at a senior level with strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling large-group presentations.
Adaptability and Pressure Management: Demonstrated ability to thrive in complex, ambiguous startup or tech enabled businesses, influence senior management and stakeholders effectively, and balance business priorities under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Analytical Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with a keen attention to detail, adept at correlating data and trends to business drivers, and skilled in utilising data and metrics to convey needs and opportunities.
Lead by Example: A team-oriented, diplomatic, and flexible approach to leadership through influence and example.
What’s in it for you
Competitive remuneration package includes base salary and generous stock options
Flexible working environment: hybrid & remote-friendly
25 days annual leave
Private health insurance
Hardware
Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity & inclusion
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability. We are a diverse and inclusive team, and we actively seek to recruit people with different backgrounds and experiences.
More about Weavr
Since our inception in late 2020, our innovative approach has garnered substantial support, including a US$40 million Series A led by Tiger Global in 2022, and multiple industry awards. Join us on our mission to make embedding financial services easy and secure for businesses and banks alike. Together, we’ll create a future where finance is seamlessly woven into the digital fabric of everyday life.
