Jobs · Sales · South Dakota

VP Senior Account Executive

Innovative Bancorp · Sioux Falls, SD · 5 days ago
On-siteSalesFull-time

Job Summary

We define fintech partnerships. The Bancorp does more than enable payments innovation. We work side by side with clients, combining deep expertise with a technology-forward approach to deliver creative, practical solutions. We don’t settle for what’s possible today. We look ahead to what’s next, helping clients grow and innovate with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Growth Leadership - Owns and drives expansion strategy for key fintech partnerships, identifying high-impact growth opportunities.

  • Commercial Deal Ownership (Expansion) - Leads structuring and negotiation of complex expansion initiatives, including economics, program design, and contractual updates.

  • Executive Engagement - Builds and maintains relationships with senior partner stakeholders, including founders and C-suite leaders.

  • Cross-Functional Execution - Leads complex, multi-team initiatives involving Product, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Operations.

  • Partnership Portfolio Leadership - Develops and maintains strategic account plans with clear growth pipelines and priorities.

  • Mentorship - Mentors Account Executives and contributes to best practices across the partnerships organization.

  • Collaboration with Client Services - Partners closely with Product Development and Client Services to ensure growth initiatives are operationally viable and effectively implemented.

Qualification Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in fintech, banking, payments, or strategic partnerships/business development.

  • Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth within existing client relationships.

  • Deep expertise in sponsor bank models, embedded finance, BaaS, card issuing, lending, or payments ecosystems.

  • Strong experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

  • Advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks and their impact on program expansion.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.

  • Exceptional executive presence, communication, and influencing skills.

  • Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.

  • Demonstrates strong motivation, accountability, and resilience in pursuing goals, delivering high-quality results, and continuously improving performance.

  • Demonstrates the ability and willingness to learn/use approved artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and work quality, while ensuring use is compliant with company policies.

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