Strategic Business Development Manager
ZopaLondon, England, United Kingdom • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted September 5, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Zopa is a fintech company founded in 2005, specializing in peer-to-peer lending and offering a range of financial products including loans, credit cards, savings accounts, and bank services. With over £6 billion lent to half a million people across the UK, Zopa is committed to providing simple, fair, and honest financial solutions backed by cutting-edge technology. The company's dedication to customer feedback has led to innovations like Zopa Bank, offering FSCS-protected savings and enhanced control over finances.
Job Description
Zopa Bank is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to lead the acquisition and expansion of national partnerships. This role is pivotal in establishing Zopa’s footprint in key verticals and driving strategic growth through complex, high-impact initiatives. The position demands a leader capable of delivering value to partners, overseeing specific verticals, and crafting go-to-market plans.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success in national-level sales or partnerships
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence at C-suite level
- Comfort with ambiguity
- Experience managing long sales cycles
- Experience building consensus among internal and external stakeholders
- Measurable results in increasing GMV
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Remote work
- Opportunity to work from abroad (up to 120 days)
