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Job Title: Vice President, Business Development
Department: Executive Office / Global Business Development & Strategy
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Los Angeles, California / Hybrid Office
Company Introduction
Tazapay is a leading global fintech and cross-border payment platform, providing secure, seamless, and scalable payment solutions for businesses worldwide. Founded to simplify international transactions, Tazapay serves SMEs, large enterprises, and professional marketplaces by offering escrow services, cross-border settlement, and digital payment infrastructure.
As part of its strategic expansion, Tazapay is establishing a new regional headquarters in Los Angeles to accelerate growth across the Americas. The U.S. subsidiary will focus on market development, partnership building, and client acquisition to strengthen Tazapay’s presence and impact in the region.
Job Overview
The Vice President, Business Development (VP, Americas) will serve as a senior member of Tazapay’s executive leadership team, responsible for leading all business development activities across the Americas.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP will oversee regional market expansion, strategic partnerships, client acquisition, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring that Tazapay’s growth objectives and global standards are successfully implemented in the region.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced business development and strategy leader with deep knowledge of fintech, cross-border payments, and global market ecosystems. They will have a proven ability to drive market penetration, scale regional functions, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Business Development Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute Tazapay’s business development strategy for the Americas, aligning regional initiatives with global objectives.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on market dynamics, growth opportunities, and partnership strategies.
Define KPIs, success metrics, and frameworks to measure revenue growth, partnership performance, and market impact.
Ensure consistent execution of global policies, standards, and processes across all regional business operations.
Americas Market Expansion & Partnerships
Lead market entry and growth initiatives across the U.S. and broader Americas region.
Identify, develop, and negotiate strategic partnerships with marketplaces, enterprises, payment networks, and fintech ecosystems.
Collaborate with local stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry partners to ensure compliance, operational readiness, and market acceptance.
Represent Tazapay at industry events, conferences, and strategic forums to build credibility and strengthen local relationships.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Oversee business development operations, including client onboarding, pipeline management, partnership execution, and revenue tracking.
Implement scalable business processes to optimize productivity, mitigate risks, and enhance client satisfaction.
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and operational resilience.
Lead contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to maintain business continuity in a dynamic market environment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with product, marketing, technology, and finance teams to ensure regional initiatives are aligned with global strategy.
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing regional business development teams, fostering accountability, innovation, and revenue growth.
Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across departments.
Ensure knowledge transfer and alignment between regional business development efforts and global headquarters.
Performance Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Monitor KPIs, revenue metrics, and partnership performance to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness.
Leverage data-driven insights to optimize workflows, enhance client acquisition, and improve decision-making.
Support executive reporting to the CEO and board on regional performance, challenges, and growth opportunities.
Qualifications
Over 20 years of senior leadership experience in business development, strategy, or executive management roles within fintech, payments, or financial services.
Proven track record of managing regional growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and market expansion strategies.
Deep understanding of cross-border payments, digital finance, and enterprise client ecosystems.
Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills with experience influencing executive-level decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or related discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Core Competencies
Strategic Growth Leadership: Ability to define and execute regional business development strategies aligned with corporate goals.
Market Expansion Expertise: Skilled in identifying opportunities, negotiating partnerships, and scaling business functions.
Regulatory & Risk Acumen: Deep understanding of compliance, financial regulations, and operational governance.
Analytical Insight: Ability to leverage data, KPIs, and market intelligence to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align regional initiatives with global objectives.
Global Perspective: Experience managing multi-country operations and navigating complex market environments.
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Participation in long-term equity and profit-sharing programs.
Comprehensive health, insurance, and retirement benefits.
Executive relocation and onboarding support.
Opportunities to represent Tazapay at leading fintech, payments, and industry forums.
Expected Outcomes (12–18 Months)
Successfully establish and scale Tazapay’s business development footprint across the Americas.
Build strategic partnerships and client pipelines that generate measurable revenue growth.
Implement robust governance, operational, and performance frameworks aligned with global standards.
Position Tazapay as a trusted, high-growth, and innovative cross-border payments platform in the Western markets.