3h ago

Strategic Partnerships Lead

South Africa

โœจ $130k-$180k / yearest.

full-timesenior Remote

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead strategic partnerships with banks that serve as both distribution partners and balance sheet providers, driving a step-change from mobile-money-led to bank-led model. You will structure deals, manage executive relationships, and ensure portfolio growth and risk outcomes are met.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Build senior executive relationships across partner banks
  • Lead end-to-end design and rollout of bank-led distribution propositions
  • Structure commercial, credit, risk, and operating constructs for partnerships
  • Monitor portfolio performance and drive actions with bank leadership

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
  • Significant senior experience in banking or financial services
  • Deep understanding of credit risk and lending dynamics
  • Track record of executing product launches or partnerships at scale with a bank

โœจ Nice to Have

  • 6โ€“8+ years progressive experience in banking or fintech-bank partnerships
  • Experience structuring lending, digital banking, or embedded finance products

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative environment with smart people
  • ๐ŸŒ Impactful work for social good
  • ๐Ÿ“š Continuous learning and growth support
  • ๐Ÿ  Remote-first flexible work practices
  • ๐Ÿš€ Autonomy and empowerment to lead

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Technical/Case Interviewยท 60 min
  4. 4Executive Interviewยท 45 min
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