Lauren Katzerman
About Lauren Katzerman
Lauren Katzerman is a Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Leader specializing in Embedded Finance. She has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held leadership roles at American Express and Goldman Sachs, and has a strong academic background in International Relations and Social Psychology.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Lauren Katzerman currently serves as the Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Leader for Embedded Finance at Melio. In this role, she is responsible for leading and cultivating large-scale relationships with major banks, issuers, and acquirers. Her focus is on facilitating partnerships that enhance the company's offerings in embedded finance, trade finance, invoice financing, dynamic discounting, and B2B payments.
Previous Experience at American Express
Katzerman held multiple positions at American Express from 2015 to 2022. She served as a Senior Analyst in Digital Customer Acquisition and Analytics, followed by roles as Senior Manager for Small Business Financing and Payments, and Chief of Staff in the same area. Most recently, she was the Global Director for Supply Chain Financing and Partnerships, where she contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in financing solutions.
Experience at Goldman Sachs
Lauren Katzerman worked at Goldman Sachs from 2022 to 2023, where she held two Vice President roles. She focused on SMB Lending & Payments, Product Strategy, and Partnerships for 11 months, followed by a position in Transaction Banking, Embedded Finance, and B2B payments for 5 months. Her work involved developing strategies to enhance product offerings in the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Katzerman has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social & Consumer Psychology from New York University, where she also served as a Graduate Student and Course Instructor. Additionally, she studied International Relations and Affairs at GLOBIS International Study Abroad in Verona, Italy. Her undergraduate studies included a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, Pre Law, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from The University of Georgia.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Lauren Katzerman possesses expertise in strategic partnerships and business development, particularly in the areas of trade finance, invoice financing, and embedded finance. She has a proven track record of serving both small business and corporate clients across various revenue segments and geographies. Her ability to facilitate partnerships in B2B payments further underscores her proficiency in the financial services industry.