Arun Jacob

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Fintech I Strategy, Growth & Partnerships I Ex- American Express Ex- CRIF @ Nymbl
Arun Jacob's Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
About Arun Jacob

Management professional with 17 years experience in Business development. Successfully managed leadership assignments in the Financial services industry with incumbents as well as FinTech startups. Domain expertise in Payments, Open Banking, Lending and Investment management functions of Financial services. Well networked with Financial Institutions in the MENA region. President’s club winner in American Express for sales excellence.

Arun Jacob's Current Company Details
Nymbl

Nymbl

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Fintech I Strategy, Growth & Partnerships I Ex- American Express Ex- CRIF
Arun Jacob Work Experience Details
  • Nymbl
    Coo
    Nymbl Jul 2024 - Present
    Nymbl is a Payment Service Provider offering VAS solutions with integrated payments for F&B, Retail, and Van Sales Merchants.My focus areas• Operations • Business Development & Partnerships• Unified Commerce Platform for SME merchants• Business in a Box for Acquirers • Nymbl QX, a QR ordering & payment solution for Fine dining merchants • Nymbl fees app for Educational Institution merchant• Nymbl Pay, a universal API to embed financial services to platforms
  • Paysend
    Regional Head Enterprise & Network Business Development (Mea)
    Paysend Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
    London, England, Gb
    Paysend is a Payment Fintech focussed on Cross border paymentsAs part of the Enterprise division I explored opportunities for Paysend Enterprise API infrastructure (SAAS) targeting Fintechs/ Banks /BAAS platforms/Remittance companies in MEA region* Secured buy in from two Financial Institutions for Paysend Enterprise API* Represented Paysend in regional conferences/ events in UAE,KSA
  • Paymentology
    Regional Sales Manager Mena
    Paymentology Apr 2022 - May 2023
    London, England, Gb
    Paymentology enables Banks, Digital Banks, and Fintechs to rapidly issue and process cards, anywhere in the world at scale through its Cloud /API-based SAAS infrastructure and AI-enhanced rules engine.• Acquire Legacy Banks/ Digital Banks/ Fintechs for Paymentology's SAAS/API-based modern card management and Issuer processing solution• Mapped regional payment ecosystem and regulation, evolving trends in B2B/ B2C payment propositions/ technology infrastructure, and accordingly position Paymentology's cloud-based Issuer processing capabilities• Represented Paymentology in regional conferences/events in UAE,KSA,Jordan etc.• Developed and managed an enterprise sales pipeline comprising of Issuer processing opportunities with Banks, Fintechs and BAAS platforms
  • Globatech Group
    Head Of Business Development & Operations
    Globatech Group Aug 2018 - Sep 2021
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    Globatech is a DIFC based software firm specializing in user engagement software solutions for Financial Institutions and regulators. The group also incubates startups in Fintech ,Healthtech and Energytech space.• Led the business development for software solutions in wealth-tech,regulatory compliance and workflow automation space• Won multiple recognitions for Investrack wealth tech platform in WealthBriefing awards 2018 &2019• Well networked with investment management firms,financial regulators and technology innovation teams of Banks• Managed the compliance obligations and financial management of the group companies • Managed the startup venture incubation business of the group which included activities like evaluating pre-seed stage tech startup ideas, MOU’s, Shareholder agreements, vesting schedules etc.
  • Crif Gulf (Dun & Bradstreet)
    Senior Business Development Manager
    Crif Gulf (Dun & Bradstreet) Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
    Dubai, Ae
    CRIF is a Financial technology firm with software and Analytics solutions in Credit decisions and the Business information space • Led a business development team promoting credit and compliance data platforms, analytics, and decision software to Banks in the ME region• Acquired/ managed a customer portfolio of 1.5-2 M USD annual revenue. Well networked with credit, policy, risk management and technology teams of all major banks in UAE • Launched Business development activities in Egypt and Qatar• Handled product management responsibilities of two risk management solutions targeting Banks
  • American Express
    Sales Leader Global Corporate Payments
    American Express Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Led a business development team promoting American Express expense management program• Explored transactions in the payment solution ecosystem where American Express can add value as an Issuer /Acquirer/Authorization network• Ensured American Express risk/credit parameters are adequately met in acquisition efforts
  • American Express
    Sales Manager Global Corporate Payments
    American Express Nov 2008 - May 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Developed a portfolio of corporate clients for American Express expense management programs • Average 250 % revenue vs target achievement every year between 2010-2013• Track record of 0% delinquency rate between 2010-13Winner of President’s Achievement Award (2013), Senior VP (JAPA) Recognition (2012 & 2011), VP India Recognition (13 Times between 2010 -2012). Rated top in Growth and Leadership competencies consistently for 4 years in a row.
  • Future Group India
    Regional Category Manager
    Future Group India Jul 2008 - Sep 2008
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, In
    • Managed a category in a hypermarket chain across South India* Employed with Future group company - Home Solutions Retail India Ltd
  • Hni Corporation
    Assistant Manager- Business Development
    Hni Corporation May 2006 - Jun 2008
    Muscatine, Iowa, Us
    • Developed a portfolio of corporate clients in South India • Managed a team of business development resources & design engineers * Previously BP Ergo LtdHNI acquired majority stake from 2012
  • Johnson Controls
    Intern
    Johnson Controls Apr 2005 - May 2005
    Cork, Ireland, Ie
    Project titled Reducing response time to RFQs were granted GRADE A

Arun Jacob Skills

Leadership Team Building Consultative Selling Banking Payment Solutions Digital Transformation International Sales Key Account Management Account Management Sales Market Development Channel Partners New To Bank Business Start Ups Business Development Negotiation Competitive Analysis Team Management Finance Team Leadership Software Solutions Robotic Process Automation Customer Relationship Management Profit Margins Performance Reviews Strategy Financial Services Wealth Tech Sales Management Wealth Management Direct Sales Artificial Intelligence Business Planning Sales Promotion Program Management Marketing Risk Management Fintech New Business Development Product Management Go To Market Strategy Corporate Sales Blockchain Data Monetization Business Strategy Management Banking Software Partnerships Value Based Selling

Arun Jacob Education Details

  • Amrita School Of Business - Coimbatore
    Amrita School Of Business - Coimbatore
    Marketing
  • Cfte - Centre For Finance, Technology And Entrepreneurship
    Cfte - Centre For Finance, Technology And Entrepreneurship
    Artificial Intelligence In Finance
  • University Of Oxford
    University Of Oxford
    Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Fintech
  • University Of Kerala
    University Of Kerala
    Mechanical Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions about Arun Jacob

What company does Arun Jacob work for?

Arun Jacob works for Nymbl

What is Arun Jacob's role at the current company?

Arun Jacob's current role is Fintech I Strategy, Growth & Partnerships I Ex- American Express Ex- CRIF.

What schools did Arun Jacob attend?

Arun Jacob attended Amrita School Of Business - Coimbatore, Cfte - Centre For Finance, Technology And Entrepreneurship, University Of Oxford, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, University Of Kerala.

What skills is Arun Jacob known for?

Arun Jacob has skills like Leadership, Team Building, Consultative Selling, Banking, Payment Solutions, Digital Transformation, International Sales, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales, Market Development, Channel Partners.

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