VP Of Banking International

The VP of Banking, International is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth, overseeing key banking partnerships, and delivering exceptional client outcomes. You will lead and inspire a high performing team, define long term strategies, and ensure alignment with Reward’s broader organisational goals.

By leveraging industry insights, fostering relationships, and managing cross functional initiatives, you will position Reward as the premier partner for international banking loyalty solutions. Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for Reward’s international banking clients, aligning with company objectives.

Identify market trends and emerging opportunities to drive innovation and growth across regions. Represent the voice of the banking sector within Reward, contributing to strategic decisions and product development. Team Leadership and Development Manage and mentor a team of banking professionals, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture.

Set clear goals, provide guidance, and support professional development across the team. Oversee team operations and ensure alignment with Reward’s vision and values. Client Management and Growth Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with senior stakeholders in international banks, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.

Drive account growth through strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance client value and expand revenue streams. Lead high level discussions and negotiations with key banking partners, positioning Reward as a trusted advisor. Market Expansion Spearhead efforts to expand Reward’s footprint in new and existing markets, leveraging market insights and strategic planning.

Collaborate with product, insights, and operations teams to tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of banking clients. Monitor competitive activity and adapt strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Performance and Financial Management Own P&L responsibility for the international banking hub, ensuring revenue growth and cost efficiency.

Provide accurate revenue forecasts, track KPIs, and develop actionable insights to optimize performance. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business reviews, highlighting key achievements and opportunities. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with product, insights, and marketing teams to deliver tailored solutions and impactful campaigns for banking clients.

Foster seamless collaboration across departments to ensure client success and alignment on strategic initiatives. Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within the loyalty, retail banking, payments, or related B2B sectors. Proven track record in strategic account management and growing high value client relationships.

Demonstrated success in leading, managing, and developing high performing teams. Strong commercial acumen, with experience in managing budgets and delivering against revenue targets. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence at the C-suite level. Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.

Adept at navigating complex, matrixed environments and fostering collaboration across teams. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Manage and run projects or operational goals/activities with key clients.