About the JobWe are seeking an ambitious, outcome-driven Business Development intern to play a key role in further growing Lean's business in KSA. Working closely with the Head of Business Development, you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of commercial activities. If you're a hungry, dynamic individual looking to start your career in a fast-paced startup at the heart of the fintech ecosystem in the Kingdom, this position could be for you!
Who are we
Lean enables companies to seamlessly connect to their users’’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve their account information. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user’s bank account, allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.
Some of Lean’s clients include the likes of Binance, Etisalat Group, Careem, Sarwa, and many more, making it the region’s most valuable Open Banking platform. The company has now processed hundreds of millions of dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENAP region.Responsibilities- Conduct market research, market mapping, and analysis to identify potential clients and partnership opportunities in the open banking industry in KSA
- Work with the Head of Sales and Head of Business Development to find reseller opportunities and companies that work with lenders
- Conduct analysis of alternative offerings from credit bureaus and salary information APIs
- Work on MixPanel to help the team observe and report the product's weekly consumption to the business
- Support the product and connections teams with the testing of our client applications and services
- Support the team in preparing and delivering presentations and RFQ docs for clients and partners
- Maintain and update the sales CRM with relevant information on potential clients and partners
- Work with commercial operations to assess the KSA sales processes and improve the current setup related to marketing and sales coordination
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship experience within a startup environment
- Familiarity with the Fintech ecosystem in KSA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!
Why Join us?
Our products have received resoundingly positive feedback from developers and customers alike, with Sequoia leading its $33 million Series A round, marking its first in the GCC. Yet, this is just the beginning. We're working tirelessly to expand our coverage across the region while further deepening the value we provide to our stakeholders. To that end, we're always on the lookout for talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to join us in our mission of enabling the next generation of financial innovation. If you're motivated by solving hard problems and leaving a lasting legacy while you're at it, Lean's where you need to be.
Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment.
We'd love you to join us for this journey!
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