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Ascend Money

Business Development Manager, Cross Border (Ascend Money)

5-7 Years

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  • Posted 3 months ago

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Strategy & Roadmap:

  • Define and articulate a clear strategic vision and multi-year product roadmap for the TrueMoney Payment Platform and Cross-Border Transfer Platform, aligning with overall company objectives and market opportunities.
  • Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment to identify new features, functionalities, and payment solutions.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting payments and cross-border transfers.

Product Development & Management:

  • Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams.
  • Prioritize features and initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and resource availability.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, legal, compliance, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization.
  • Oversee the end-to-end development process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products that meet defined objectives.

Business Performance & Growth:

  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for both platforms, including transaction volume, user adoption, and operational efficiency.
  • Identify and implement strategies to optimize platform performance, drive user engagement, and accelerate business growth.
  • Work closely with business development and sales teams to support go-to-market strategies, product launches, and client engagements.
  • Identify and pursue strategic partnerships to enhance platform capabilities and expand market reach.

Operational Excellence & Compliance:

  • Ensure the platforms operate efficiently, securely, and in compliance with all relevant financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, data privacy).
  • Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to implement robust fraud detection and prevention measures.
  • Oversee platform stability, scalability, and performance, working with technical teams to address any issues promptly.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

  • Potentially lead and mentor a team of product managers or business analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
  • Act as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for payment and cross-border transfer platforms within the organization.
  • Effectively communicate platform strategy, progress, and performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirement:

  • Bachelor&aposs degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in product management, business development, or a similar role within the fintech, payments, or financial services industry.
  • Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex digital payment platforms or cross-border transfer solutions.
  • Deep understanding of payment ecosystems, including payment gateways, acquiring, issuing, card networks, alternative payment methods (APMs), and real-time payment systems.
  • Strong knowledge of cross-border payment regulations, foreign exchange (FX) mechanisms, and international remittance processes.
  • Familiarity with financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, PCI DSS) and compliance requirements is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.

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Job ID: 125130977