Senior Director of Business Development – New Verticals (Remote)

About GeoComply

We’re GeoComply! We are at the forefront of geolocation, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies to help ensure regulatory compliance, combat bad online actors, alleviate user friction, and protect businesses from fraud.

Achieving significant business and revenue growth over the past three years and dubbed a tech “Unicorn,” GeoComply has been trusted by leading global brands and regulators for over ten years. Our compliance-grade geolocation technology solutions are installed on over 400 million devices and analyze over 12 billion transactions a year.

At the heart of it all is the people, united by a deep commitment to problem-solving and revolutionizing how people and businesses use the internet to instill confidence in every online interaction. With teams across five countries, three continents, and a global customer base, we have no plans to slow down.

The Role

As the Senior Director of Business Development, you will play a strategic role in driving GeoComply's entry and growth into fintech, media, and other emerging verticals. This position combines strategic planning, client acquisition, and leadership, ensuring our solutions are positioned as the gold standard across these industries. You will oversee business development efforts, cultivate strategic partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally to tailor GeoComply’s offerings to meet the unique needs of these markets.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for fintech, media, and other emerging verticals, aligning with GeoComply’s overall growth objectives.

• Identify market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and define strategies to establish GeoComply as a leader in these industries.
• Revenue Growth: Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing high-value opportunities in the fintech and media sectors.

• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities, leveraging industry insights and networks.
• Partnership Development: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key players in fintech and media, including technology providers, regulators, and enterprise clients.

• Build relationships to enhance GeoComply's visibility and credibility within target markets.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing business development team focused on new vertical growth.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and engineering, to ensure alignment on strategy and execution.
• Market Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technology advancements in fintech and media.

• Translate insights into actionable strategies to refine product offerings and address market needs.
• Brand Advocacy: Represent GeoComply at industry events, conferences, and forums, advocating for our solutions and driving thought leadership in new verticals.

• Experience & Expertise: 10+ years of business development or sales leadership experience, with a proven track record of success in fintech, media, or related industries.

• Deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, opportunities, and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience building and executing go-to-market strategies in emerging verticals.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.

• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Strategic Vision & Execution: Exceptional ability to craft and implement long-term strategies while delivering short-term results.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure success.
• Communication & Influence:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively with clients and partners.

Apply Now!

Interested in joining our team? Send us your resume and a cover letter. We can’t wait to meet you!

Commitment to Diversity and Equity.

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity rather than ticking boxes, so if this resonates with you, please apply.

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Why GeoComply?

Joining the GeoComply team means you’ll be part of an award-winning company to work, learn and grow. We are fast-paced, high-impact, and have a can-do team culture.

To be successful in our organization, you need an eager attitude, professionalism, and the confidence to willingly work to prove yourself and your ideas, and earn the trust of the organization.

Here’s why we think you’d love working with us.

We’re working towards something big

We’ve built a reputation as the global market leader for geolocation compliance solutions for over 10 years. We’re trusted by customers from all over the world, and the next few years will be particularly exciting as we continue to scale across new markets.

Our values aren’t just a buzzword

Our values are the foundation for what we as a company care about most. They signify the commitment we make to each other around how we act and what we stand for. They are our north star as we work together to build a company we’re all proud to be a part of. Learn more, here.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are

In collaboration with our team and external partners, we promote DEI in our recruitment and hiring practices; scholarships and financial aid; training and mentorship programs; employee benefits, and more.

Learning is at the heart of our employee experience

At GeoComply, we foster an environment that empowers every employee to gain the knowledge and abilities needed to perform at their very best and help our organization grow. From a professional development budget to local training opportunities, knowledge-sharing sessions and more, we are continually investing in employee career growth and development.

We believe in being a force for good

We profoundly care about our impact on the world and strive to make meaningful contributions to the communities we work and live in. Our Impact division focuses on philanthropic and social responsibility initiatives, including supporting our local communities, advancing equality, and harnessing our technology to protect vulnerable groups. Learn more, here.

We care about our team

Our GeoComply team is talented, driven and hard-working, and is known for its positive attitude and energy.  At GeoComply, we take care of our employees with the total package. Team members are generously rewarded with competitive salaries, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program.

We value in-person collaboration

GeoComply culture thrives on a dynamic mix of in-person energy and independent focus and we champion a hybrid work model that blends the energy of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. Our 3-day in-office policy fosters teamwork and innovation, while also recognizing the importance of individual work styles and needs.

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At GeoComply, we live our value of Act with Integrity. Our workplace is built on mutual respect and inclusion, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and identities. Creating an accessible interview experience for all candidates is important to us. If you have any requests (big or small) throughout our hiring process, please don’t hesitate to let us know so we can do our best to prioritize your needs.

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