Job Responsibilities:
* Develop and Execute Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to drive UpCredit’s growth and expand its market share in the UK consumer credit sector.
* Partner Identification & Relationship Building: Identify, build, and nurture relationships with strategic partners, including price comparison websites, credit data bureaus, KYC service providers, payment gateways, and other key players in the fintech ecosystem.
* Lead Negotiations and Close Deals: Lead negotiations and manage the closing of high-value partnerships, ensuring they align with UpCredit’s business objectives and growth targets.
* Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with internal teams (such as marketing, operations, product) to ensure successful execution of partnerships and seamless integration of new collaborations.
* Market Representation: Represent UpCredit at industry events, conferences, and forums to build brand visibility, network with potential partners, and create new business opportunities.
* Monitor Industry Trends: Stay informed about the latest developments in the consumer credit and fintech sectors to identify new opportunities, emerging technologies, and potential risks.
Job Requirements:
* Experience: At least 7-10 years of experience in business development, venture capital, or private equity, ideally within the consumer credit, banking, or related sectors.
* Industry Expertise: A strong background in the UK consumer credit or banking industry is a must. Prior experience in supplier/partnership sourcing, especially with price comparison websites, credit data bureaus, KYC service providers, or payment gateway providers is highly preferred.
* Entrepreneurial Spirit: A genuine passion for building businesses and driving growth. You thrive in an early-stage, fast-paced environment and are comfortable with a hands-on, “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.
* Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, present to executives and external partners, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
* Leadership & Influence: You have the presence and gravitas to engage with senior leaders in the fintech and financial services sectors, building rapport and driving change.
* Track Record of Success: A proven history of exceptional performance, whether in academia, professional work, sports, or other areas where you've demonstrated dedication and high achievement.
* Ambitious and Competitive: You're highly driven and competitive, with a strong desire to make a significant impact and advance your career quickly. You enjoy solving challenging problems and thrive in a results-driven environment.