Business Development Manager & Growth Germany, Berlin
Are you an experienced leader with a proven track record of driving business growth and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced dynamic environment? Do you excel at building strategic partnerships and leading a market explanation effort to achieve the targets? Are you a result- oriented professional with passion for operational excellence, team development and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Join us as a Country manager, Digital Banking - Germany, Berlin and be part of Western Union team.
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The Country Manager will lead operations in the assigned country. This position will be responsible for driving customer growth, understanding local market dynamics, and positioning our digital banking services competitively. This role requires a deep understanding of local customers, competition, and regulatory environments, as well as the ability to manage branch operations effectively.
Role Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement strategies to drive customer acquisition and retention for digital banking products and services
2. Adapt global strategies to fit local market conditions and regulatory requirements
3. Position Western Union Digital Bank as the best solution for senders and receivers of money transfers and the best bank account for immigrants and unbanked.
4. Manage day-to-day operations of the local branch (regulated entity), ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintaining operational integrity.
5. Contribute to, review, and agree on country P&L forecasts, ensuring the achievement of local P&L targets through cross-functional efforts
Role Requirements
6. 7 + years of professional experience including retail banking or fintech experience covering strategic planning, business development and market expansion
7. Deep understanding of the local market, digital banking competition and overall digital solutions on the market
8. Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, MBA preferred
9. Fluency in German and English is required
10. Hands-on mentality, with a natural aptitude to manage competing priorities
11. Willing to travel up to 20% of the time
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Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
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Your specific benefits include:
12. Pension
13. Life & Medical Cover