Sales Account Manager

We're looking for a highly connected, commercially driven Sales Account Manager with deep expertise in the banking sector. This role focuses on selling fraud prevention, security, and identity/KYC solutions into consumer-facing mobile applications within financial institutions.

The ideal candidate brings an established network across banks, a strong understanding of fraud, digital identity, and security challenges, and a proven track record of closing complex enterprise deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of banking clients, with a focus on Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institutions
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities across fraud prevention, mobile security, and KYC/identity solutions
• Leverage existing relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. Heads of Fraud, Digital Banking, Security, Risk, Financial Crime, Identity)
• Navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers and technical buyers
• Position solutions within the context of mobile banking risks (e.g. account takeover, onboarding fraud, social engineering, app vulnerabilities)
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and pre-sales teams to tailor solutions to client needs
• Maintain a strong pipeline and deliver against revenue targets
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging fraud and identity threats

Required Experience & Background

• 5–10+ years of enterprise sales experience within the banking or financial services sector
• Proven experience selling fraud prevention, cybersecurity, or KYC/identity verification solutions
• Demonstrated success selling into consumer mobile application environments
• Strong existing network within banks, particularly across fraud, security, digital, and financial crime teams
• Track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of fraud, digital identity (KYC), and security challenges in mobile banking
• Ability to engage credibly with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Strong consultative sales approach with the ability to articulate complex solutions clearly
• Excellent relationship-building skills with “trusted advisor” capability
• High level of commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Self-starter with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into mobile-first or digital banking platforms
• Familiarity with KYC, onboarding, identity verification, and authentication technologies
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSD2, SCA, AML/KYC requirements)
• Experience working with fintechs, fraud vendors, or identity providers

Success Metrics

• Revenue growth within target banking accounts
• New client acquisition within defined segments
• Pipeline development and conversion rates
• Expansion of relationships across key stakeholders in client organisations