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# Senior Business Development Manager at Convera

- **Company:** Convera
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera/jobs/5014404101

## Job description

As a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease, Convera is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive sales of complex products, hedging solutions, and FX.

We are looking for tenacious, motivated individuals with a competitive mindset to build a pipeline of Corporate clients and achieve new business revenue by addressing their international payments and hedging needs.

This role is hybrid, split between WFH and our office in Montreal.

## Responsibilities

- Leverage your deep understanding of Convera’s value proposition to build a suitable pipeline to attract new clients for our B2B division,
- Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as revenue setting targets, and report them on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to drive new business through a mix of payment and hedging solutions.
- Proactively seek new business opportunities through cold calls, networking events, referrals, exhibitions, and partnerships.
- Use sales tools like Salesforce, Highspot, Co-pilot and ZoomInfo to generate leads (using emails, cold calls, etc.) to generate new sales opportunities
- Manage the sales cycle up to client onboarding, before transitioning to the client account management team.
- Introduce relevant support functions such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Corporate Hedging Manager (CHM) to clients
- Influence clients ranging from start-up owners to directors, to C-suite executives of targeted corporations.
- Maintain documentation of all relevant SFDC records (e.g., sales diary, prospect’s next steps, etc.)
- Perform market analysis and attend industry events

## What We Are Looking For

- 2-5+ years financial services sector experience in FX (i.e., understanding of financial markets and their instruments, such as SPOT, FWDS, Derivatives) and/or payments (i.e., understanding of Payments & technology market)
- B2B sales experience
- Experience in consultative selling, corporate negotiations, and customer acquisition (including networking events, trade fairs, cold calling, etc.)
- Strong understanding of bulk payment processing, international payments, accounting systems, and platform integration
- Financially astute and proven ability to achieve or exceed KPIs and revenue targets
- Ability to work both independently and within a fast-paced team environment
- Fluent in both official languages, French & English (oral and written), as all internal communication is in English
- Foreign Exchange (FX) knowledge preferred, especially with payments, risk management, and/or hedging solutions

## About Convera

Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.

Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including:

- Competitive salary
- Fun and supportive culture that embraces diversity
- Modern office space in the CBD with stocked kitchen (incl. snacks, fruit, beverages, coffee)
- Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
- Full-time office-based role
- Paid community and volunteer leave

There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments

Pay Transparency Statement

Convera is committed to transparent, fair, and equitable hiring practices in full compliance with Canadian federal and provincial requirements.

- Compensation: This role pays [$115,000–$125,000] per year
- AI Use: Convera does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.
- Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- Canadian Experience: Convera does not require Canadian work experience.
- Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and wellness resources.

Final compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process and may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.

## About Convera

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Convera provides cross-border B2B payment and foreign exchange solutions, processing over $190 billion in annual turnover for tens of thousands of businesses worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Goldfinch Partners, LLC and The Baupost Group, LLC)
- **Headquarters**: United States (global offices in 31 cities across 19 countries)
- **Founded**: 2021 (rebranded from Western Union Business Solutions)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (corporate spin-off; CEO Patrick Gauthier)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Cross-border payments, foreign exchange (FX) risk management, financial technology (fintech)
- **Target customers**: B2B – small businesses, mid-market enterprises, educational institutions, financial institutions, law firms, manufacturing firms, non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- **Mission or purpose**: “To push payments into the future by making them safer, faster and more accessible around the world – ensuring customers unlock the full potential of digital commerce.” [convera.com/about-us](https://convera.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **GlobalPay Platform**: A secure digital platform to send and receive international business payments in over 140 currencies across 200+ countries and territories. Integrates with ERP systems via API. Available also for student payments. [convera.com](https://convera.com/)
- **FX Hedging Solutions**: Forward contracts, FX options, and FX swaps to help businesses manage currency risk and stabilize cash flow. [convera.com/about-us/about-convera-faq](https://convera.com/about-us/about-convera-faq/)
- **Multi-Currency Virtual Accounts**: Hold and manage balances in multiple currencies without needing foreign bank accounts.
- **Specialized Industry Solutions**: Tailored payment workflows for sectors including education, legal, workforce payments, and manufacturing. [convera.com](https://convera.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Processed over **USD 190 billion in turnover** in 2025; annual total payment volume exceeds $170 billion. [convera.com](https://convera.com/)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by **Goldfinch Partners, LLC** and **The Baupost Group, LLC**; payment network of over 50 bank partners and 500+ bank accounts. [convera.com/about-us/about-convera-faq](https://convera.com/about-us/about-convera-faq/)
- **Growth Signals**: 1,900+ employees across 31 global offices; expanded from Western Union Business Solutions heritage with significant reinvestment in technology and product innovation; tens of thousands of active customers worldwide. [convera.com/about-us](https://convera.com/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Decades of FX expertise** combined with modern payments technology (API integrations, ERP connections).
- **Extensive network**: Direct bank relationships in over 200 countries/territories, supporting 140+ currencies.
- **Rigorous compliance and fraud prevention** (regulatory and security certifications not explicitly detailed but emphasized).
- **Comprehensive hedging toolkit** (forwards, options, swaps) – rare for non-bank providers to offer such breadth.
- **Scale & stability**: Backed by major private equity owners and processing high-value daily transactions.

## Strategic Focus
- Continuing to invest in **product innovation and technology** to make cross-border payments faster, simpler, and more transparent.
- Deepening **industry-specific solutions** (education, legal, NGOs) and expanding direct integrations with enterprise resource planning systems.
- Growing **payment network capabilities** (including emerging payment rails like SWIFT Go, RTGS, ACH, SEPA) and expanding multi-currency collection options.
- Strengthening **global compliance and risk management** to serve regulated customer segments.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Growth-minded, results-oriented people with big ideas” – emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and customer-first mentality. [convera.com/about-us/careers](https://convera.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Work flexibility**: Hybrid and remote options available depending on role; “Work From Home” listings in job board. [job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera/)
- **Global footprint**: 31 offices in 19 countries, offering truly international career mobility.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive global benefits including health & wellness (medical, dental, vision), mental health support via EAP, retirement/pension plans, flexible paid time off, wellness days, and paid volunteer day. [convera.com/about-us/careers](https://convera.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Meaningful work** : Helping businesses navigate global trade and payments, with a mission that combines technology, commerce, and social good.
- **Growth opportunities**: 59 open roles listed (as of search date) spanning engineering, sales, business development, and operations across multiple locations. [job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera/)

## Sources
1. [convera.com/about-us](https://convera.com/about-us/)
2. [convera.com/about-us/careers](https://convera.com/about-us/careers/)
3. [convera.com](https://convera.com/)
4. [convera.com/about-us/about-convera-faq](https://convera.com/about-us/about-convera-faq/)
5. [job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/convera/)

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