Strategic Customer Success Manager - EMEA
Utila
About the role
We are Utila, an enterprise-grade platform that powers digital asset operations for more than 200 global institutions. Our technology secures $15B+ in monthly transaction volume and has protected over $100B to date. Backed by $50M in funding, Utila is growing fast with a rapidly expanding global customer base.
We build mission-critical infrastructure for institutions operating in the digital asset space, where security, reliability, and scale are non-negotiable. Our customers include fintechs, trading firms, payment companies, and enterprises managing large-scale digital asset operations.
Responsibilities: • Drive EMEA as a business unit: forecast ARR growth, manage churn, identify expansion opportunities, report on regional health • Build strategic relationships with institutional customers (exchanges, funds, fintechs) from onboarding through renewal and expansion • Act as business advisor to CFOs/CTOs/COOs, translating wallet infrastructure capabilities into operational efficiency and competitive advantages • Own renewals and expansion; drive product-led growth through DeFi connectivity, Utila Link, yield optimization • Collaborate with Tel Aviv-based Support, Product, and Engineering teams; channel EMEA client feedback to influence product roadmap • Build regional ecosystem relationships through industry events, associations, and partnerships; monitor EMEA and Middle East regulatory developments
Requirements: • 5+ years Customer Success/Technical Account Management in B2B SaaS or fintech; 2+ years in a senior/strategic CSM capacity • Experience managing a diversified book of business including both enterprise/strategic clients and mid-market accounts through multi-level stakeholder management • Crypto native knowledge (required): deep understanding of blockchain, digital assets, crypto payments—fluent in custody models, DeFi, stablecoins, cross-chain operations, institutional crypto workflows • Technical fluency: high-level understanding of MPC key management, wallet operations, blockchain transactions, DeFi integration, and API flows. Hands-on API proficiency is an advantage • Commercial mindset: ARR forecasting, churn analysis, strategic account planning, contract negotiations - comfortable handling pricing, SLAs, and terms • Background at crypto-native companies strongly preferred; early team (#5-50) or founding experience valued • EMEA regional experience valuable: business cultures across UK/Europe/Middle East, timezone management, remote-first collaboration. Regulatory knowledge (MiCA, DORA, UAE/Saudi frameworks) a significant advantage • Based in EMEA timezone (Tel Aviv, London, Amsterdam, Dubai, or similar); 30% travel; English fluency (other languages a plus) • Self-starter, autonomous, with an ownership mentality and exceptional communication skills (C-suite presentations, demos, QBRs)
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