MORRIS CHRISTIAN
Rush
Summary
Senior Business Development & Payments Specialist with 8+ years' experience driving revenue across Fintech, FX, Global Payments, InsurTech, E-commerce, and AI SaaS. Exceptional track record building enterprise pipelines, managing complex cross-border payment solutions, leading high-volume outreach, and delivering compliance-safe onboarding processes. Operate confidently across multiple global time zones (EMEA, APAC, LATAM, North America) and regularly speak with decision-makers from the world's leading organisations, including Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Viatris, Mercedes-Benz, KPMG, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Amgen, Meta (Facebook) and more. Known for converting technical products-AI, FX, risk-management, and payments-into clear commercial value. Strong relationship builder, trusted communicator, and consistently top-performing sales professional.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager - AI Solutions (Enterprise)
simpleshow (D-ID)
05.2025 - Current
- Lead global outreach for simpleshow's AI-driven explainer video and automation platform, used by enterprise clients worldwide.
- Engage daily with executives and stakeholders at major global organisations including Medtronic, J&J, Pfizer, Amgen, Viatris, KPMG, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Meta (Facebook) and more.
- Conduct high-impact AI product demos across multiple time zones (US, EU, APAC, Africa).
- Build strategic pipelines for enterprise, government, and education clients adopting AI video automation for onboarding, training, marketing, and compliance.
- Deliver consultative discovery calls, assess business requirements, and position simpleshow as a premium AI automation solution.
- Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM updates, and structured sales cycles aligned with enterprise procurement processes.
Business Development Manager - Payments & Merchant Growth
MyGuava
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Expanded MyGuava's digital payments ecosystem by acquiring merchants and driving product adoption in the UK.
- Negotiated and secured the Basildon Taxis partnership, unlocking a network of referral clients across transport, retail, and hospitality.
- Onboarded merchants through rigorous verification, documentation collection, and KYC requirements.
- Educated clients on advanced payment features to enhance efficiency and reduce transaction friction.
- Represented MyGuava at fintech networking events and partner meetings.
Business Development Manager - FX & Global Payments
Hamilton Court Foreign Exchange (HCFX)
London
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Grew HCFX's high-value FX portfolio across the UK, Canada, Switzerland, and other regions.
- Designed FX risk-mitigation strategies for clients handling exotic currency flows and volatile markets.
- Secured a major corporate client with £12M annual FX turnover, managing full onboarding, KYC, and activation.
- Delivered daily FX briefings and market movement analysis to senior financial leaders (FDs, CFOs, MDs).
- Ensured full FCA compliance and AML alignment across all client interactions.
- Represented HCFX at financial industry events, strengthening brand authority in the FX sector.
Sales Development Specialist - FX Trading & Cross-Border Payments
StoneX Group / Forex.com
UK
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported global acquisition across LATAM, APAC, Eastern Europe, and Africa, generating high-value FX trading flows.
- Monitored international transactions and flagged suspicious cases according to AML and risk frameworks.
- Completed 150+ daily outreach touchpoints across calls, emails, and virtual meetings.
- Consistently exceeded KPIs: £100,000 funded deposits in 72 hours, 1M+ monthly trade volume, 1,000+ leads generated per month, 20% conversion rate into funded, trading accounts.
- Boosted South Africa's monthly FX volume from £2K → £100K, leading regional expansion efforts.
- Assisted with annual KYC refreshes for 30,000+ global accounts, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Generated daily global market insights covering FX, indices, commodities, and major stock exchanges.
Technical Sales Consultant / Finance Administrator
BuyaCar.co.uk
London
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed full credit-check and finance application journeys across multiple lenders.
- Consistently achieved £30,000+ monthly revenue, including upsells of protection products.
- Coordinated between lenders, dealerships, and customers to streamline vehicle finance processes.
- Ensured operational compliance and accurate financial documentation.
Insurance Sales Representative - InsurTech
Zego
London
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Top performer exceeding £300,000+ in policy sales monthly.
- Handled compliant quoting, policy administration, and customer verification.
- Used Salesforce and Zendesk to manage high inbound and outbound sales volumes.
Insurance Adviser
Cornmarket Group Financial Services
Dublin
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Consistently ranked top 1st-2nd, producing 600+ policy sales monthly.
- Managed inbound/outbound calls and handled policy documentation and insurer submissions.
- Completed APA certification with the Insurance Institute of Ireland.
Education
Honours Degree - Business Management
Regent College London
01.2023
Higher Certificate - International Business Studies
Technological University Dublin
01.2016
Skills
- AI SaaS Sales & Enterprise Outreach
- FX Trading & Global Payments
- Cross-Border Transactions
- B2B/B2C Sales (High Volume)
- AML, KYC, Regulatory Compliance
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Zendesk
- Stripe
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Lusha
- Market Research & Financial Analysis
- Merchant Onboarding & Verification
- Time-Zone Global Account Management
- C-Level Presentations & Product Demos
Languages
English, Fluent
Personal Information
Location Preference: Remote
Timeline
Business Development Manager - AI Solutions (Enterprise)
simpleshow (D-ID)
05.2025 - Current
Business Development Manager - Payments & Merchant Growth
MyGuava
07.2024 - 02.2025
Business Development Manager - FX & Global Payments
Hamilton Court Foreign Exchange (HCFX)
07.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Development Specialist - FX Trading & Cross-Border Payments
StoneX Group / Forex.com
05.2022 - 07.2023
Technical Sales Consultant / Finance Administrator
BuyaCar.co.uk
11.2020 - 05.2022
Insurance Sales Representative - InsurTech
Zego
11.2019 - 11.2020
Insurance Adviser
Cornmarket Group Financial Services
05.2018 - 09.2019
Honours Degree - Business Management
Regent College London
Higher Certificate - International Business Studies
Technological University Dublin