Business Manager

Altro; Bardi; Ibrido; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international fintech company based in Bardi, Italy, is seeking a General Manager to transform strategic vision into execution. Responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring efficiency, monitoring P&L, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience in fintech and a strong operational mindset. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive compensation with opportunities for growth.

Servizi

Market-aligned compensation

Growth and learning opportunities

Dynamic international culture

Competenze

• Proven senior leadership experience in fintech, BaaS, payments, or SaaS environments.
• Strong operational and strategic mindset with direct P&L responsibility.
• Ability to scale organizations and lead cross-functional teams.

Mansioni

• Transform the company's strategic vision into scalable execution.
• Oversee go-to-market execution and international expansion.
• Monitor and manage P&L performance.

Conoscenze

Senior leadership experience

Operational and strategic mindset

Ability to scale organizations

Understanding of regulated financial environments

Fluent in English

Descrizione del lavoro

Why Join Us

Joining BKN301 means becoming part of a fast-growing international fintech, where technology and people evolve together. Here, every idea counts: you’ll have a tangible impact on strategic projects, learn continuously, and help build something meaningful from the ground up.

You’ll join a company that values each person’s contribution, gives space to experiment, and promotes an open approach to innovation — because our success comes from the people who make it possible.

Your Role

As General Manager, you’ll be responsible for transforming BKN301’s strategic vision into scalable execution. You’ll ensure operational efficiency, elevate delivery and sales execution, and guide cross‑functional performance to enable sustainable international growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors, you’ll play a central role in leading BKN301’s operational scale‑up and ensuring alignment across all business lines.

A few examples of your responsibilities

Translate the company’s strategic roadmap into actionable operational plans with clear KPIs.

Oversee go‑to‑market execution, international expansion, and licensing implementation.

Ensure that BKN301’s operational structure supports the efficient delivery of our Fintech platform.

Monitor and manage P&L performance, driving continuous margin improvement and cost efficiency.

Supervise the full post‑sales lifecycle, ensuring SLA compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes, optimize resources, and improve performance.

Strengthen customer activation and platform adoption in alignment with commercial strategy.

Build and lead a high‑performing, results‑driven organization focused on execution and excellence.

Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation across all teams.

What We’re Looking For

Proven senior leadership experience (GM, COO, or Head of Delivery / Operations) in fintech, BaaS, payments, or SaaS environments.

Strong operational and strategic mindset, with direct P&L responsibility.

Ability to scale organizations and lead cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced, international settings.

Solid understanding of regulated financial environments (AML / KYC, PSD2, licensing).

Collaborative and execution‑oriented leadership style, combining vision and hands‑on approach.

Fluent in English; other languages (e.g., Italian, French, Arabic) are a plus.

Soft Skills That Make a Difference

Strategic thinking with a bias for action.

Ownership and accountability.

Operational rigor and attention to detail.

Strong communication and leadership across cultures.

Curiosity, adaptability, and passion for innovation.

What We Offer

Hybrid working model based in Milan.

A fair and market‑aligned compensation.

Dynamic, international culture built on trust and collaboration.

Real impact on global fintech transformation projects.

Growth and learning opportunities within an innovative group.

Our Selection Process

Introductory chat with HR – to explore the opportunity and your motivation.

Executive interviews with the CEO and Leadership Team – focused on strategic and operational alignment.

Feedback and next steps – transparent, timely, and respectful.

Every selection process is an opportunity for mutual discovery and shared growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

At BKN301, we believe innovation thrives when different perspectives meet.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all forms.

Ready to lead our next phase of growth and operational excellence?

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager

This role combines rebuilding our BD department from scratch, strategic deal‑making, partnership creation, tender management across six business units: impact measurement, financial advisory, R&D thought leadership, innovation ecosystems, grant writing, and deep tech solutions. The role requires deep understanding of how startups operate and scale. Therefore the person may be flexible to act proactively and own charge in various tasks, including delivery.

Key Responsibilities : Strategic Business Development (50%)

Identify and qualify new business opportunities across Europe and Asia.

Navigate institutional networks for off‑market opportunities.

Lead negotiations and structure 100k‑2M advisory mandates.

Create partnership framework generating 30% of leads

Structure partnerships with organizations serving similar clients (no competition, high complementarity).

Develop and maintain relationships with C‑suite executives, institutional investors, government officials, multilateral organizations.

Identify and build consortium opportunities and partnership angles.

Build relationships with decision makers in public sector orgs, complementary partners, procurement teams in target organizations.

Build referral network among private equity, real estate developers, and institutional investors.

Scout relevant tenders across the world.