About the job
About Verto
At Verto, we are dedicated to revolutionizing global finance by empowering businesses in Emerging Markets to connect with the world. Founded by British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our African roots give us a unique perspective on the challenges businesses face with cross-border payments, including currency illiquidity, exorbitant fees, and sluggish transaction speeds. This insight drives our commitment to bridging the divide between emerging and developed markets, fostering global economic advancement.
What began as a foreign exchange solution for the Nigerian Naira has transformed into a leading platform that facilitates seamless transfers of billions of dollars annually for thousands of businesses. We believe that your business location should not dictate your success or scalability. Our mission is to provide equal access to efficient payment and liquidity solutions that are standard in developed markets.
Verto is not alone in recognizing this vital need; we are supported by premier investors such as Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. Winning the Milken-Motsepe Prize and being featured on CNBC’s list of fastest-growing UK companies, as well as the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest-growing UK tech companies, we are paving the way for a seamless future in cross-border payments.
Join us as we expand and innovate within the global finance landscape.
Role Overview
In this pivotal role, you will:
Lead and cultivate a high-performing team responsible for managing Verto's most significant and strategic accounts, ensuring a profound understanding of each client's business, their growth aspirations, and the essential role Verto plays in their operations.
Forge and maintain senior-level relationships with key decision-makers across Verto's strategic accounts, acting as an executive sponsor and escalation point to protect and enhance these partnerships.
Inspire and mentor a dynamic Account Management team, instilling a proactive, commercial mindset and transitioning the team from reactive support to structured, strategic account ownership.
Design and implement scalable account management processes that encourage proactive engagement, early risk identification, and consistent value delivery across Verto's strategic account portfolio.
