Ignacio Gil Bárez

Strategic Sales Leader | FinTech Prescriptor

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

Strategic Sales Leader | FinTech Prescriptor Strategic GTM Leader specializing in Credit Risk & Fraud Prevention. With over 10 years of innovation leadership, I design Go-To-Market strategies that transform complex data into engines for profitable growth. I specialize in positioning risk solutions for the Consumer and SME sectors, ensuring commercial agility coexists with unbreakable security. Mission & Strategic Vision My mission is to orchestrate the deployment of high-performance solutions, ensuring that excellence in risk management becomes a catalyst for scale. I enable financial institutions to optimize lending policies and mitigate fraud in real-time, turning Digital Risk from a barrier into a competitive advantage. Strategic Value & Expertise I bridge the gap between technological innovation and the operational reality of Tier-1 financial entities: Risk-Oriented GTM: Executing market entry plans that align product value with specific financial sector needs. Full-Cycle Risk Management: Providing 360° vision from digital onboarding to operational resilience, drawing on experience at Equifax, OneSpan, and HID Global. Compliance as a Driver: Leveraging deep knowledge of DORA, PSD2, and eIDAS to accelerate sales cycles. UX Optimization: Balancing robust security with minimal friction to ensure fluid credit processes. Core Expertise Strategic Sales: Specialist in Tier-1 acquisition and "Mega Deals" (>€1M). Risk Intelligence: Data-driven solutions for consumer and small business segments. Identity & Fraud: Advanced authentication (FIDO), Mobile App Shielding, and digital detection. I have a proven track record of developing multi-year pipelines with leading financial players across Iberia. Let’s connect to secure and scale your institution’s credit future.

Experience

  • Strategic Account Manager at Equifax
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Spearheaded new logo acquisition by establishing high-value partnerships with Tier-1 financial institutions, securing "Mega Deals" worth over €1M. • Engaged strategically with C-level stakeholders to align data and cybersecurity solutions with their business objectives. • Managed complex sales cycles, overseeing the full process from pipeline development to negotiating multi-year enterprise agreements.

  • Territory Account Manager at OneSpan
    Oct 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Leadership and Growth: Led commercial growth in the banking and financial services (BFSI) sector, achieving a 35% increase in the adoption of FIDO authentication and mobile security solutions. Key Account Management: Managed a strategic portfolio of Tier-1 accounts, developing a multi-year pipeline valued at €4.5M and reducing the sales cycle by 20% through value propositions centered on risk, compliance, and UX. Account Expansion: Identified and closed new upsell and cross-sell opportunities (hardware/software tokens, digital fraud prevention), increasing business volume with existing clients by 25%. Team Management: Coordinated pre-sales, delivery, and support teams to ensure adoption, integration, and renewal, successfully increasing customer satisfaction and reducing operational friction. Key Achievements: Achieved 115% of the sales quota, driving sustained growth in commercial activity and consolidating OneSpan as a strategic partner in the financial sector.

  • Regional Manager Iberia, Consumer Authentication IAMS at HID Global
    May 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Head of Business – Consumer Authentication, Digital Onboarding & Risk Management, reporting to European and Global leadership. Business Development: Spearheaded end-to-end commercial strategies for banking, fintech, and large enterprises, engaging with CXOs to secure 6 new logos and drive account expansion. Channel Strategy: Defined channel strategies and developed value propositions aligned with regulatory frameworks (PSD2, eIDAS) and UX expectations, generating 40% of the total pipeline opportunities. GTM Execution: Led forecasting, go-to-market (GTM) execution, and cross-functional coordination with marketing, pre-sales, and partners. Impact: Accelerated qualified pipeline growth by 50% and increased recurring revenue (ARR) by 30% YoY, establishing HID as a market leader in consumer authentication in the region.

  • Account Manager at GlobalSUITE Solutions
    Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Managed sales and business development for risk, compliance, continuity, and audit solutions, optimizing investment levels for complex projects. Defined and negotiated advanced commercial terms, including pricing structures, non-price concessions, and framework agreements (MSAs). Identified growth opportunities within regulatory compliance cycles (ESG, ISO, GDPR, Business Continuity), generating a consistent recurring pipeline. Cultivated strategic key account relationships and coordinated cross-functional teams (internal and external) to ensure seamless project delivery and success. Impact: Expanded the strategic account footprint and significantly improved closing rates for compliance-driven projects.

  • Regional Sales Manager at Seven Eighths
    Oct 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Accelerated business growth by leveraging strategic relationships, data analytics, and actionable market insights. Spearheaded marketing initiatives, CRM strategies, partner management, and sector-specific engagement. Managed end-to-end sales opportunities, from initial prospecting to final closing, enhancing pipeline quality and revenue predictability. Impact: Increased commercial activity and significantly strengthened the partner ecosystem.