Associate Network Strategist

Velera

Associate Network Strategist at Velera focusing on network solutions and client relationships in financial services. Collaborating with leadership teams and providing market intelligence for strategic growth.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,500 - $77,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working with Growth leadership, Product and Marketing teams to understand strategic direction, competitive positioning, and future goals of Velera network solutions.
Partner with RVPs and CGEs to ensure growing network reach within existing client base and preserving existing network business.
Assist with deal strategy related to both existing and new clients, and become an expert in the landscape of debit/ATM networks.
Provide market feedback to Growth leadership, as well as Marketing, Strategy, and Product Teams.
Serves as an industry expert and articulate overall network environment as well as Velera’s network attributes to internal and external audiences.
Deliver sales presentations, supporting materials/analysis, on-site client/prospect visit support and call support in conjunction with NSE/CGE teams to advance Velera objectives.
Ensure client and competitor information is maintained in CRM tool, assist with Opportunity creation and proposal requests when necessary.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of Financial Institution background in operations, marketing, sales, sales operations, platform or member services are required.
Debit and ATM network experience—sales, pricing, competitive awareness
Professional communications including written, presentation, speaking, etc.
Strong, confident presentation style
MS Office proficiency—particularly Excel and Powerpoint
Knowledge of debit network landscape and related products, sales operations, industry best practices, etc. in credit union space
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to formulate and execute strategy in alignment with Velera business objectives
Excellent communication, organizational and proven leadership skills
Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial institution operationssales operationsdebit network experienceATM network experiencemarket analysisCRM toolsproposal creationcompetitive awarenesssales strategyindustry best practices

Soft Skills

professional communicationpresentation skillsproblem solvingcritical thinkingorganizational skillsleadership skillsclient engagementteam collaborationstrategic alignmentconfidence