Strategic Sales Director - Banking & SWIFT Integration at TerraPay

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Sales, Business Development, Partnerships, Fintech, Banking, Financial Infrastructure, SWIFT Messaging Systems, CRM Proficiency, Target-Driven, Relationship Building, Market Knowledge, Money-Transfer Markets, Regulatory Frameworks, Adaptability, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Role overview: We are seeking a seasoned and driven Strategic Sales Director with a hunter mindset to lead our banking partnerships and SWIFT integration efforts across the APAC region. This role is pivotal to our long-term strategy and requires someone with deep experience in selling to banks, a strong understanding of SWIFT, and the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships. How you will create impact: Drive new business: Identify and close high-value opportunities with banks and financial institutions across the region. Maintain focus: Deepen engagement with our core network of banks while strategically expanding our footprint. Lead complex sales cycles: Manage end-to-end sales—from prospecting and pitching to closing and onboarding. Build executive relationships: Engage directly with Strong C-level network and senior decision-makers within the banking sector. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure successful integration and delivery. Represent the organisation: Attend industry events, conferences, and forums to promote our brand and solutions. Inform strategy: Provide market insights and feedback to shape our long-term regional approach. Essential qualifications: Experience: 15+ years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, or partnerships in fintech, banking, or financial infrastructure. Skills: Hunter mindset: Self-starter with a relentless drive to win new business and exceed targets. Proven success selling to banks, in the APAC Region. Deep knowledge of SWIFT messaging systems (MT/MX, ISO 20022) and integration processes. Attributes: CRM Savvy: Proficiency in using CRM tools to manage pipelines and client interactions. Target-Driven: A track record of exceeding sales and business development targets. Adaptability: A self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong Relationship Builder: Strong C-level network within the banking sector. Detail-Oriented: Impeccable attention to detail in all aspects of work. Market Knowledge: Experience working with PSPs, or financial services platforms is strongly preferred. Deep understanding of the money-transfer and remittance markets in the region, including regulatory frameworks such as AML and FinCEN. Language Skills: Fluent in English with French being an added advantage. Interview rounds & assessments: Table for Two: A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay. Beyond the Bio: A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics. Manager Meetup: A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth. Let’s Collab: A cross-functional round that offers insights into other teams and functions and explores how your role aligns with them. (Only if recommended by the Hiring Manager.) Hot Seat: A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the company’s core values and long-term plans. Why TerraPay: TerraPay is a global money movement player on a mission to build a borderless financial world. We believe payments should be instant, reliable, transparent, seamless, and fully compliant. Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and financial institutions. We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists. Read more about TerraPay here Our culture & core values: At TerraPay, we don’t just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you’re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be. With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we’ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities. Explore more vacancies here Click here to see what our employees feel about TerraPay. Stay connected with TerraPay on LinkedIn

Responsibilities

The Strategic Sales Director will drive new business by identifying and closing high-value opportunities with banks and financial institutions across the APAC region. They will manage complex sales cycles and build executive relationships within the banking sector.