Business Development Manager (Payment Modernization)

IntellectEU is an international technology company focused on digital finance and emerging technologies. We are on a mission to become the top-of-mind fintech company. We are committed to our people and believe in building a better future with the newest technologies. Giving young people and industry veterans a growing ground to play, launch ideas & work very closely with our clients. With our hands-on experience in both technical & capital markets, there’s no challenge that’s left untackled. Since 2006 we have been focused on financial messaging and integration, being a SWIFT service partner.

Our 18 years of expertise in Swift systems integration have established us as a trusted leader in the payment industry. Our Payment Modernization experience helps corporations worldwide adapt to the ever-evolving digital landscape. We leverage our deep industry knowledge and innovative technologies to enhance transaction security, optimize processing efficiency, and provide seamless, user-centric payment experiences, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic global economy.

Responsibilities:

Drive strategic business development efforts across financial services with a focus on payment modernization.

Expand and deepen relationships with key accounts to maximize growth potential and lifetime value.

Collaborate with technical pre-sales and product leadership to shape compelling solution narratives and client-facing demonstrations.

Represent IntellectEU at industry events and executive-level forums.

Act as a trusted advisor to prospective clients, deeply understanding their business objectives and aligning them with IntellectEU’s emerging tech capabilities.

Orchestrate cross-functional teams, including product, delivery, and partner organizations to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.

Manage strategic alliances and partnerships to enhance solution offerings and market reach.

Partner with marketing leadership to steer targeted demand generation and thought leadership initiatives.

Provide actionable insights to executive leadership on market dynamics, customer feedback, and innovation opportunities to guide product strategy and business planning.

Requirements: 

Excellent communication skills in English (fluent).

5+ years of experience in a Business Development position or similar.

Solid domain expertise in the financial industry (SWIFT, blockchain, insurance, and other technologies driving innovation in financial services).

Proven track record of building and closing complex, high-value deals.

Able to translate technical concepts into clear business value for senior stakeholders.

Entrepreneurial and hands-on, with the drive to lead growth in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Comfortable working independently and leading cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Comfortable speaking at industry events or panels, with the ability to represent the company.

We guarantee:

Global client interaction in a dynamic company serving the market for 15+ years with offices in Antwerp, Lisbon, Viseu, Kyiv, Krakow, and New York. 

Passionate and friendly team in an innovative, casual, positive, and open work environment

Only interesting and challenging projects involving the newest technologies.

Excellent compensation and benefits package.

Work where you're most productive: remote, in-office, or hybrid options available.

Join us to make an impact on the entire financial world!