Apollo Finvest - Senior Manager - Business Development (4-5 yrs)

Role Overview:

- We are seeking a Senior Manager in Business Development to play a mission-critical role in growing Apollo's platform and extending our network with key FinTech players.

- This high-impact role will focus on developing partnerships, handling B2B client onboarding, and driving Apollo's business goals in close collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead relationship development with potential partners, ensuring alignment of objectives, priorities, and resources between partners and Apollo.

- Plan, execute, and oversee new partnership initiatives.

- Identify and research organizations and individuals to discover partnership opportunities.

- Set and achieve growth goals for the business development team, supporting Apollo's expansion.

- Drive the sales aspect of B2B client onboarding on our platform.

- Build and present proposals, business projections, and presentations to secure funding and partnership deals.

- Collaborate actively with internal teams and external stakeholders to maximize opportunities and operational synergy.

Key Requirements:

Experience: 4-5 years in the FinTech or lending sector with prior B2B business development experience preferred.

Educational Background: A solid educational foundation, with a preference for candidates from reputable institutions.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, essential for managing both internal and external relationships.

Entrepreneurial Drive: Demonstrated ability to independently execute ideas from start to finish.

Problem Solving: Excellent analytical skills and a knack for breaking down complex problems to root causes.

Decision Making: Ability to make confident decisions even with incomplete information.

Organization: Highly organized, with meticulous note-taking and multitasking skills.

Interest in FinTech: Passion for the FinTech ecosystem, including a strong understanding of market competitors and regulatory landscape.

Capital Sourcing: Experience in sourcing debt and equity capital from investors is a plus.

Attention to Detail: Keen ability to scrutinize legal agreements when working with FinTechs and third-party providers.

Preferred Skills:

- Team management experience.

- Previous achievements demonstrating high cognitive ability (e., excelling in challenging exams or competitive institutions).

- Strong proposal and presentation-building capabilities