Partnership Manager at Optimus Bank

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Partnership Manager to join our team, where you’ll be instrumental in expanding our network and enhancing our offerings through strategic partnerships.

In this role, you’ll manage existing relationships, develop new partnerships, and oversee the integration and execution of partnership strategies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Researching the market to find new partnership opportunities 
• Negotiating agreements and ensuring that partnership agreements are aligned with the organization's goals 
• Nurturing existing relationships and identifying opportunities for further collaboration 
• Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and development teams to develop partnership strategies
• Driving business growth and achieving common goals 
• Tracking and reporting on the performance and outcomes of partnerships 
• Developing and managing partnership budgets 
• Ensuring successful partnership implementation 
• Representing the organization at industry events and conferences 
• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices 
• Leading a team

Requirements

Education/Qualification

• A Bachelor of either Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Banking/Fin tech, with at least 1 year in a Partnership Role.

Skills

• Tech-savviness: Being able to evaluate new technologies and methods to determine if they are good for the business
• Analytical expertise: Using data and analytics to monitor and measure performance
• Market knowledge: Understanding the feasibility of the sector and the company's products and services
• Risk analysis: Being able to identify and react to potential risks
• Contract management: Having knowledge of partnership agreements, including terms and conditions, deliverables, and financials
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation Skills: The ability to negotiate effectively and ensure that agreements are both favorable and fair.
• Strategic Thinking: Developing strategies that align with the Bank’s goals