Head of Global Financial Networks (Worldwide/Remote)

Overview

Head of Global Financial Networks (Worldwide/Remote) – Remote

ZEN.COM is a smart financial app designed for your everyday life – at home and on the go. We make payments, online shopping, and personal finance management fast, secure, and effortless. With ZEN, you can enjoy cashback on purchases, full control over your spending, and peace of mind thanks to purchase protection. A built-in multi-currency account lets you spend abroad or shop internationally with great exchange rates and no hidden fees.

Head of Global Financial Networks:

We\’re a pioneering fintech firm dedicated to building the next generation of financial infrastructure. Our mission is to empower businesses with seamless, intelligent financial tools; redefine the global payments landscape. We are a high-growth company composed of builders and disruptors, and we\’re searching for a visionary leader to architect our global banking strategy and forge the partnerships that will underpin our international expansion and a world-class customer experience.

The Opportunity: Building the Future of Global Finance

We\’re seeking an exceptional Head of Global Financial Networks to spearhead the establishment and management of our global financial network. This is a critical leadership role for a seasoned professional with a deep and proven network across the banking, fintech, and digital asset communities. You\’ll be instrumental in forging strategic partnerships that not only support our core business, but also directly enhance our product offerings and elevate the customer journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Global & Local Banking Strategy: Lead the development and execution of our banking strategy, identifying and onboarding key global and local banking partners. This includes securing agreements and forging relationships with banks globally to enable new market entry and support our global expansion roadmap for a seamless customer experience for money movement.
• Product & Customer Experience Integration: Act as the voice of the customer and product within the partnerships function. You\’ll work tirelessly to ensure that new and existing partnerships directly translate into a better product and a more seamless user experience. You\’ll be responsible for making sure our financial infrastructure is invisible to the user—fast, reliable, and effortless.
• Digital Asset Rails: Build partnerships with key players in the blockchain and crypto space to facilitate faster, cheaper, and more efficient cross-border settlements and payments. Your work will directly enable our goal of providing our customers with near-instant, low-cost global transfers.
• FX Management: Oversee the development and management of our Foreign Exchange (FX) rails, optimizing for cost, speed, and transparency. Establish a robust treasury and liquidity management framework to support our global operations and diverse payment flows, ensuring real-time currency exchange for our users.
• Strategic Partnerships and Negotiation: Act as the primary point of contact for all banking relationships. Lead the negotiation of complex commercial and technical agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and seamless integration. You\’ll work to remove friction and complexity for our users by creating robust financial ties in the background.
• Regulatory & Compliance Leadership: Work in close collaboration with our compliance, legal, and risk teams to ensure all banking activities and partnerships adhere to strict regulatory standards, including KYC/AML and licensing requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Internal Collaboration & Product Enablement: Collaborate with product, engineering, and sales teams to ensure our banking capabilities meet business needs. You will translate market opportunities into tangible product requirements and support our go-to-market strategy.
• Industry Representation: Act as a key spokesperson for ZEN.COM at industry events, conferences, and forums, expanding our network and enhancing our brand presence as a leader in global financial technology.

What You Bring

• Extensive Experience: A minimum of [e.g., 10+] years of experience in senior roles within the banking or fintech sectors, with a strong focus on business development, partnerships, and relationship management.
• Deep Connections: A strong current network of C-level and senior contacts within global and regional banks, as well as with innovators in the digital asset space.
• Fintech & Banking Expertise: A deep understanding of both the traditional banking ecosystem and the evolving fintech landscape, including a solid grasp of stablecoins, FX, and API-based banking.
• Strategic Acumen: Proven ability to develop and execute complex business development and market entry strategies.
• Exceptional Negotiation & Communication: Outstanding negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a track record of closing high-value deals.
• Results-Oriented: A strong history of achieving ambitious targets and a passion for building from the ground up in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Product-Minded Approach: A genuine curiosity for product development and a deep understanding of what makes a financial product intuitive and enjoyable for customers.

Why Join Us? This is more than a job; it\’s an opportunity to leave a legacy. You will be empowered to build a global financial network from the ground up, work with cutting-edge technology, and directly contribute to the success of a hyper-growth company by shaping the core of our customer experience.