Senior Vice President Business Development (API Banking & Connected Banking)

Neokred is a FinTech company based in Bangalore and an ISO 9001 | 27001, 27701 & 20000-1 certified firm in Information and Data Security. The company builds Consumer Tech for the Financial Infrastructure stack to provide curated versions of embedded banking in the payment ecosystem. We've created a platform that enables Corporates, Banks, FinTechs, Retail Companies, and Start-ups to launch their own banking services or financial products, such as payment solutions, facilitating lending, virtual bank accounts, KYC and digital profiling for their customers or employees with the help of low-code, plug-and-play technology stack.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary Senior Vice President of API Banking & Connected Banking to scale our commercial strategy and ecosystem integrations. This executive role is tailored for a seasoned leader with an extensive background in digital banking, Cash Management Services (CMS), and transaction banking.

You will spearhead the growth of our connected banking division, driving high-impact sales, and orchestrating complex integrations for our core payment solutions and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms.

What will you be doing here

• Drive Revenue & Sales Strategy: Formulate and execute the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy to accelerate enterprise sales for our payment switches, consent management systems, and account aggregator integrations.
• Lead Strategic Integrations: Oversee end-to-end API integration lifecycles, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ensure the seamless deployment of financial infrastructure.
• Ecosystem Expansion: Cultivate and manage strategic alliances with partner banks, financial institutions, and major corporate clients to expand the connected banking network.Architect CMS Solutions: Leverage deep expertise in Cash Management Services and transaction banking to structure customised, scalable solutions for high-volume enterprise clients.
• Cross-Border & New Initiatives: Drive commercial adoption for upcoming global initiatives, including multi-currency account infrastructure and cross-border payment frameworks.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing sales and integration team to capture market share during a critical phase of hyper-growth.

Who are we looking for

• Executive Experience: 12+ years in the financial sector, including significant tenure as Head of Digital Banking, Transaction Banking, or CMS at a major bank or leading fintech.
• Domain Expertise: Deep technical and commercial understanding of API-led banking, payment switch architecture, and India's regulatory frameworks.
• Proven Sales Track Record: Demonstrated success in closing enterprise-level B2B deals and translating complex technical API capabilities into compelling business value propositions.
• Network & Relationships: An established, active network of senior stakeholders across the Indian banking, fintech, and corporate treasury sectors.
• Strategic Vision: Experience scaling operations and driving unit economics within high-growth technology environments

Note: While we review every application carefully, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps