Associate Network Strategist

Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

- Working with Growth leadership, Product and Marketing teams—understand strategic direction, competitive positioning, and future goals of Velera network solutions for our current clients and prospects.

- Partner with RVPs and CGEs to ensure we are growing our network reach within our existing client base as well as preserving existing network business.

- Partner with sales leadership and NSE teams to assist with deep network conversations, value proposition articulation, etc. to further net-new network business conversations.

- Assist in deal strategy related to both existing and new clients, and become an expert in the landscape of debit/ATM networks.

- Provide market feedback to our Growth leadership, as well as Marketing, Strategy, and Product Teams, related to intel gathered though interactions with both clients and prospects to enhance Velera ’s value proposition and competitive pricing.

- Serves as an industry expert and articulate overall network environment as well as Velera ’s network attributes to internal and external audiences.

- Delivers 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 Opportuntity creation and proposal requests when necessary.

- Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand and type for extended periods.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

- Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds

- Individuals with a disability who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job may request a reasonable accommodation through the Human Resources department.

Other Physical Demands
- None

Supervisory Responsibility
- N/A

Education
- Bachelor's

Experience
- 5-10 years of Financial Institution background in operations, marketing, sales, sales operations, platform or member services are required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

- 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

About Velera

At Velera , inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera .
Pay Equity
$60,500.00