Deposit and Savings, Business Development Lead

Department: Sales

RiseUp is looking for a Deposit and Savings, Business Development Lead to manage partnerships with financial institutions, boost redeposit rates and savings KPIs, and implement solutions for deposit growth and customer engagement.

RiseUp is a life-changing financial wellbeing service proven at scale to improve customers' disposable income and increase their savings. We partner with financial institutions to enhance customer engagement, boost disposable income, and encourage customers to make informed decisions about moving their money. This dual-benefit approach not only improves customers' financial wellbeing, but also drives key performance indicators for our partners.

About the role

You'll drive our mission forward by developing innovative strategies and building strong relationships with financial institutions. Your primary focus will be leveraging RiseUp's solutions to significantly improve our partners' "money in" metrics, particularly redeposit rates and savings KPIs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive financial wellbeing on a large scale. Your work will directly impact our partners' success and contribute to improved savings outcomes for countless individuals, helping them build a more secure financial future.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Development:

• Identify and establish partnerships with financial institutions to improve their "money in" metrics, such as redeposit rates and overall savings KPIs.
• Develop tailored solutions with our partners to increase redeposits and customer retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for our partners

Market Research and Opportunity Identification:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis on deposit and savings trends and customer behaviours.
• Identify new business opportunities for RiseUp’s solutions.

Solution Development and Implementation:

• Collaborate with product and technology teams to refine RiseUp's offerings.
• Lead the implementation of deposit and savings solutions for our partners, ensuring successful outcomes.

Performance Monitoring and Optimisation:

• Track performance and improvements in redeposit rates and savings KPIs using data analytics.
• Continuously optimize strategies based on performance data and market conditions.

Client Support:

• Provide training and support to our partners.
• Develop educational materials to help our partners promote relevant products.

Sales and Revenue Growth:

• Drive revenue growth by expanding RiseUp’s footprint in the deposit and savings space through successful partnerships.
• Meet or exceed business development targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on business development.
• Expertise: Proven track record in developing and executing strategies that drive KPI growth within financial institutions or fintech environments.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: High proficiency in data analysis and performance monitoring to drive strategic decision-making and optimise business outcomes.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams.
• You are a lively, energetic person, able to get others enthusiastic about the company's mission.
• Have high standards and are not afraid to learn new things and develop
• You are comfortable in a startup mentality - fast moving, ambiguous scope that often changes as we learn and iterate as we go

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills and a deep understanding of the financial services industry, particularly deposits and savings. The successful candidate will be passionate about leveraging RiseUp’s solutions to drive growth and innovation.

Location

This role is based in our Holborn office in London. 

How to Apply

Please apply through the job listing and submit your CV.

RiseUp is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy, or disabilities, let us know at any time.

For more information about RiseUp, please visit www.letsriseup.com.