Senior Business Development Manager - Online Platforms

Wise; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in London is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to deliver API payment solutions to enterprises and fintechs. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in international payments, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in developing successful business strategies. Join a dynamic team committed to simplifying financial transactions globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in payments focused on international platforms.
• Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth.
• In-depth knowledge of EMEA financial and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a pipeline of enterprise platform partnerships.
• Lead market analysis and identify emerging trends.
• Represent Wise Platform at industry events.

Skills

Business strategy development

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of financial services

International payments experience

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to join our Wise Platform team in EMEA. In this role, you will help deliver world-class API payment solutions to some of the largest enterprises, fintechs, and digital platforms globally—powered by Wise’s cutting-edge infrastructure.

Wise Platform has successfully launched partnerships worldwide with industry leaders such as Monzo, Spendesk, Qonto, Bolt, Deel, Remote & Morgan Stanley, connecting and powering 80+ global banks and digital platforms through our technology stack.

We are looking for a seasoned business development individual with a proven track record of working with the largest digital platforms in EMEA and globally to take Wise Platform partnerships to the next level. The digital platforms vertical encompasses leading enterprise platforms across PSPs/Acquirers, spend management, workforce platforms, payroll, and marketplaces.

A bit about the role:

This role is based in our London office, working alongside the Head of Business Development for EMEA NBFI’s/digital platforms. You will collaborate closely with the EMEA Regional team and the Global Wise Platform teams across our offices worldwide. Additionally, you will work with various functions, including product management, compliance and legal, implementation, and engineering.

As a senior member of our commercial team in EMEA and the platform partnerships vertical team globally, you will own key opportunities with the largest corporations and financial platforms. You will drive initiatives to expand Wise Platform’s capabilities and contribute to the growth of Wise’s infrastructure footprint in EMEA.

Your mission:

• Collaborate with the Wise Platform team to develop, secure, and execute a robust pipeline of enterprise platform partnerships in EMEA, driving product innovation, revenue, and volume growth for Wise.
• Support the digital platforms vertical team strategy both in EMEA and globally.
• Lead market analysis efforts to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential risks, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Work on initiatives to refine our strategy and approach within the EMEA region and globally. This includes contributing to the evolution of our product roadmap, pricing strategies, go-to-market efforts, and other key growth drivers.
• Represent Wise and Wise Platform at industry events and conferences, serving as the spokesperson for our enterprise platform vertical.

Qualifications

A bit about you:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in payments, with a strong focus on international payments for major enterprise platforms in EMEA.
• A proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies that drive significant revenue growth.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services and regulatory landscape in EMEA, with a clear understanding of how they impact international payments across spend management, workforce platforms, and marketplaces.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to independently secure optimal terms while maintaining a clear product vision and understanding the ideal operational and commercial processes for each new partner.
• A hands-on approach, comfortable leading discussions and actively supporting the business development team in building a strong pipeline.
• Equally comfortable with technical aspects—helping partners identify the best ways to leverage the Wise Platform—as with discussing commercial and legal terms.

Additional Information

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