Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Job Title: Strategic Partner Development Manager – Payments Contract: 6 months Location: London Hybrid: 3 days onsite and 2 days Remote Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Strategic Partner Development Manager to join the client Pay team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, strategic partnerships, and contract negotiation, with proven experience managing and closing high-value partner deals. Key Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and close new business and partnership opportunities.
• Lead commercial and contract negotiations with strategic partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to structure and execute partnership agreements.
• Drive partnerships from initial opportunity through negotiation and successful completion. Key Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related commercial role.
• Experience working with payments products or digital wallets
• Strong experience in contract negotiation and deal execution.
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing strategic partner deals.
• Strong commercial, communication, and stakeholder-management skills