Ecosystem Development Director â South America | S3 | Santander Navigator | London
Ecosystem Development Director â South America | S3 | Santander Navigator | London
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Were a fast-paced innovative business area revolutionising the way SMEs trade internationally. We are looking for a talented and passionate Ecosystem Development Director for South America to help us take our digital international trade platform Santander Navigator to new global heights through developing a best-in-class eco-system of connections that meet the demands of global SMEs trading with the region.
NavCo the legal entity being established to house the platform as it globalises has selected a co-investment partner for this next phase of our journey as we deploy our platform in up to 40 markets over the next 5 years. Unlike most typical SI and managed services relationships our partner is incentivised to ensure commercial success being paid subject to revenue generation from the platform directly.
To support this ambitious expansion were seeking a commercially savvy results-orientated and technically knowledgeable leader to drive ecosystem development in South America covering Brazil Argentina and Chile with potential expansion into other key countries.
The difference youll make:
Reporting into the Head of SME Ecosystem Development Director you will be:
Managing a clearly defined regional ecosystem strategy that is constantly evolving to meet the demands of global SMEs trading with the region.
Managing the development governance and delivery of an ecosystem of service providers commercial and public sector connections that support SMEs trade with region.
Providing guidance to a network of outsourced in-country resource to drive new ecosystem connections and premium intelligence from the region.
Providing the Head of SME Ecosystem Development and other senior stakeholders with a clear view of regional ecosystem priorities opportunities and risks.
Providing thought leadership in relation to the region based upon your own knowledge feedback from the ecosystem and platform data.
Supporting the overall development of the SME Ecosystem Development team and wider NavCo business through sharing insights case studies and best practice.
What youll bring:
Extensive experience in the international trade industry across South America with a proven ability to navigate diverse business environments and cultural nuances in the region.
A well-established network of contacts amongst key stakeholders that support SMEs including service providers government agencies and industry associations throughout South America.
Deep understanding of international trade dynamics business environments and key demand across South American markets.
Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese with outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
It would also be nice for you to have:
Additional professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese depending on which one is your native or fluent language.
Demonstrated success supporting SMEs in expanding in international markets.
Excellent grasp of global trade trends and issues affecting SMEs trading internationally.
A relevant degree or higher education qualification ideally in international business economics trade or a related field.
What else you need to know:
This role is based in London.
We want our people to thrive at work and home and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).
If you apply for this role in this location its important you consider your travelling distance time and cost from your home to the office location.
Were happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process.
Inclusion
At Santander were creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple Personal and Fair.
How well reward you.
As well as a competitive salary youll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
We put 8% of salary into your pension even if you dont contribute yourself. Well pay in up to 12.5% of salary if you contribute as well and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
30 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
6000 car allowance per year.
Company funded individual private medical insurance.
Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family dental insurance and health assessments.
Protection for you and your family with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
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What to do next:
If this sounds like a role youre interested in then please apply.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
