Cross River Bank

AVP, Commercialization, Fintech Banking

Cross River Bank$150K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in commercialization or related fields such as product marketing or business strategy.
  • Proven track record of successfully bringing products to market.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product and Marketing.
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presentation abilities.
  • Background in fintech, banking, or related financial services is preferred.
  • Familiarity with CRM and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop market segmentation and ideal customer profiles for vertical growth.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence and market analysis to inform business priorities.
  • Translate market insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Lead commercialization planning for new products and strategic initiatives.
  • Create go-to-market plans in partnership with Product and Marketing teams.
  • Develop sales enablement materials and industry-specific messaging.
  • Align stakeholders on commercialization priorities and coordinate cross-functional projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Role combines strategy with a hands-on approach to execution.
Full Job Description
What We're Looking For

Cross River is seeking an AVP, Commercialization, Fintech Banking to lead commercialization efforts across the Fintech Banking organization. The role combines commercial strategy, product commercialization, sales enablement, market intelligence, and go-to-market execution to ensure products, solutions, and strategic initiatives are effectively brought to market and positioned for revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Strategy & Market Intelligence
  • Develop market segmentation, ideal customer profiles (ICPs), and vertical growth strategies.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence and market analysis to identify opportunities and inform business priorities.
  • Translate customer, industry, and competitive insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Support strategic planning related to new markets, products, and growth initiatives.

Product Commercialization & Go-to-Market
  • Lead commercialization planning and launch readiness for new products, capabilities, and strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with Product and Marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans.
  • Create scalable commercialization frameworks that support adoption and revenue growth.
  • Drive alignment across stakeholders to ensure successful market execution.

Sales Enablement & Commercial Programs
  • Develop sales enablement materials, playbooks, discovery frameworks, and customer-facing collateral.
  • Create commercial narratives and industry-specific messaging to support strategic pursuits.
  • Partner with Marketing on content, campaigns, events, and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Support adoption of tools, processes, and best practices that improve commercial effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Align stakeholders around commercialization priorities, launch readiness, and growth initiatives.
  • Lead strategic projects requiring coordination across multiple teams and functions.
  • Support initiatives designed to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and commercial excellence.

Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in commercialization, go-to-market strategy, product marketing, sales enablement, management consulting, business strategy, or related disciplines.
  • Proven ability to bring products, solutions, or strategic initiatives to market and support revenue growth.
  • Experience partnering across Product, Marketing, Sales, Business Operations, and senior business leadership.
  • Strong commercial acumen, analytical problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills.
  • Experience in fintech, banking, payments, lending, embedded finance, or related financial services preferred.
  • Familiarity with CRM, sales enablement, marketing, and analytics platforms.


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Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00

About Cross River Bank

Cross River Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered bank that was established in 2008. The bank provides a range of financial services to consumers and businesses, including personal and business banking, lending, and payment processing. Cross River Bank is known for its partnerships with fintech companies, providing them with access to the bank's infrastructure and regulatory expertise. The bank has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to banking and its commitment to financial inclusion.
Learn more about Cross River Bank
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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