Senior Account Executive

At Backbase, We Transform Banking, Empower Customers, Achieve Excellence

Revolutionising the banking experience with our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. As a global leader in digital banking, we empower financial institutions to meet the evolving needs of their customers with seamless, personalised experiences. Our collaborative and forward-thinking culture fosters growth and innovation, making Backbase a dynamic place to build your career.

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As a global leader in digital banking transformation, we empower financial institutions to deliver seamless, personalized, and future-ready experiences.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving digital banking transformation across our existing customer base in Asia. You’ll carry your own sales quota, partnering closely with financial institutions to unlock new opportunities, strengthen relationships, and support their long-term success through our innovative platform.

In this client-facing, consultative role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and key stakeholders, helping them envision and implement impactful digital strategies. You’ll work in an agile, fast-paced, and inclusive environment that values autonomy, growth, and collaboration.

This position reports directly to the Regional Vice President of Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and exceed a personal sales quota through opportunities within existing accounts and by expanding client relationships.
• Identify, qualify, and close large-scale software agreements (typically $1M+ ARR).
• Guide clients in shaping value-led digital banking strategies and business cases.
• Cultivate deep partnerships with client stakeholders—from operational leads to executive leadership.
• Lead sales cycles from discovery through negotiation and close, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align delivery with business value.
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and provide insights on market opportunities.
• Advocate for clients needs internally to influence future platform enhancements.

What We’re Looking For

We believe the ideal candidate will bring a combination of experience, drive, and empathy to this role. If the points below resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  8–10+ years in quota-carrying B2B enterprise sales roles, ideally in SaaS or platform businesses.
• A consistent track record of exceeding sales targets.
• 5+ years of experience in digital banking, fintech, or related financial services domains.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to align customer objectives with tailored solutions.
• Strong communication and consultative selling skills, with a high degree of executive presence.
• A collaborative spirit and a growth mindset—someone who thrives in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Resilience and creativity in solving complex business challenges.
  
  

Why Backbase

At Backbase, we believe in creating opportunities for our people to grow, lead, and do the best work of their careers. You’ll join a diverse team that’s redefining how banks engage with their customers—and you’ll have the autonomy, support, and resources to make a real impact.

Join us in shaping the future of digital banking across Asia and beyond.