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Key Account Manager - Openbank Pay

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Santander

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Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Other languages
German
Experience
6+ years

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • +6 years of experience in strategic partnerships, commercial leadership or account management in fintech, payments, ecommerce or consumer finance.

  • Proven experience owning P&L in a regulated, multi-country environment.

  • Strong negotiation and executive stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Deep understanding of embedded finance, BNPL, credit cards and digital checkout ecosystems.

  • Excellent financial acumen and performance management skills.

  • Fluent English. German is a strong plus.

Nice to have

  • Experience managing global tech platforms or marketplace partnerships.

  • Exposure to multi-country European rollouts.

  • Familiarity with AI-driven commerce or digital wallet ecosystems.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

- Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.

- Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.

- Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.

- Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.

- Collaborating on international projects in different countries.

- Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!

The role

Key Account Manager - Openbank PayCountry: Spain

Openbank Pay is the new checkout lending platform of the Santander Group. Openbank Pay makes shopping simple, offering the possibility of splitting payments into interest-free installments in a fast and transparent way, powering merchants across Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your contribution over a growing market within the business areas of lending, cobranded credit cards and buy-now-pay-later with a solid expansion across different countries with global leading merchants.

Openbank Pay leverages the technological resources and expertise of Openbank, the digital-native bank of the Santander Group, which is currently rolling out its international expansion plans. Through a simple and flexible banking model, Openbank offers customers the possibility to manage their finances on the website or app.

Openbank Pay is seeking a Key Accounts manager to lead and scale partnerships.

What you'll do

This role owns the full P&L of accounts and is accountable for commercial performance, growth strategy, new business lines, and executive relationship management. The responsible will act as the single commercial owner of the partnership, coordinating Product, Risk, Operations, Finance, Legal and Data to ensure flawless execution and sustainable profitability.

  • Own the end-to-end commercial relationship with Key Accounts across all markets and product lines (BNPL, Installments, Cards, Lending).

  • Define and execute the multi-year growth strategy for the account, aligned with Openbank Pay's roadmap.

  • Identify and develop new revenue streams, use cases and product extensions within the partnership.

  • Full accountability for the account P&L, including volumes, margin, cost of risk and operational cost drivers.

  • Define commercial targets and ensure delivery of growth, profitability and efficiency objectives.

  • Monitor KPIs including approval rates, conversion, portfolio quality, churn and customer value.

  • Act as senior point of contact for Key Account's executive stakeholders.

  • Represent Openbank Pay in strategic steering committees and governance forums.

  • Ensure seamless coordination with Product, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Operations and Data.

  • Drive resolution of blockers and ensure execution discipline across markets.

  • Aligning internal teams around clear priorities, timelines and performance expectations.

  • Lead Key Accounts-related international rollouts and product launches.

  • Identify innovation opportunities (e.g., agentic commerce, wallet integrations, cross-selling models).

  • Ensure regulatory and operational readiness for each new initiative.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. CV screening · With recruitment team

  3. Phone call

    With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min

    A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.

  4. Interviews

    Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.

  5. Background check

  6. Offer

  • Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
  • The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

About Santander

Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.

In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–500,000
Headquarters
Boadilla del Monte, Spain
In Spain
Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
  • Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
  • The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
  • Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

In their own words

Additional information

Openbank / ODS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.

The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Bank, S.A./ Open Digital Services, S.L. with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.

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