Growth Lead, North America

Job description

**About Us** OpenFX is on a mission to **move money as freely as data, unrestricted by time zones, banking hours, or legacy systems.** We are building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of cross-border payment systems for institutions. The team's execution has been exceptional, and we're scaling at a remarkable pace. Our stellar early team brings experience at companies such as J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, FalconX, PayPal, Affirm, Polygon, Kraken, Nium & others. We're backed by Accel, Lightspeed, NfX, and other top-tier investors. **Role Overview** We are seeking an **Growth Lead, North America** to join our dynamic go-to-market team. You'll own the full sales cycle for institutional customers across North America — from prospecting through close, helping banks, fintechs, and other institutions move money faster and more efficiently across borders. **Key Responsibilities:** **New Business Development** - Build and manage a pipeline of institutional prospects across North America, from initial outreach through qualification - Identify and prioritize target accounts — banks, fintechs, and other institutions with cross-border payment needs **Full-Cycle Sales Execution** - Own deals end-to-end: discovery, solution design, negotiation, and close - Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets - Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast data in the CRM **Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management** - Develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders (Treasury, Finance, Payments, and Operations leaders) at prospective and existing clients - Serve as a strategic advisor, understanding each client's cross-border payment needs and tailoring OpenFX's value proposition accordingly **Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Legal & Compliance, and Marketing to navigate technical integrations and structure deals - Work with leadership to refine sales strategy, messaging, and positioning as the go-to-market motion matures **Market Strategy & Intelligence** - Stay close to trends in cross-border payments and institutional finance to inform territory and account strategy - Share client feedback with Product to help shape the roadmap **What we are looking for** **Must-haves:** - 5+ years of full-cycle, quota-carrying sales experience in fintech or payments - A proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets - Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from prospecting to close - Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presence - Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-moving, early-stage environment - Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Hubspot) for pipeline and forecast management **What helps you stand out** - Experience selling into banks, fintechs, or other financial institutions - Background in cross-border payments, FX, treasury, or related infrastructure - Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup, helping build sales process and playbooks from the ground up - An existing network of relevant buyer personas within target institutions **What We Offer** - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Equity in a rapidly growing company. - Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup at the forefront of fintech innovation. - Opportunity to make a significant impact on global financial infrastructure - Collaborative work culture with emphasis on personal and professional growth. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.