Strategic Partnerships Development Manager [ Q - 22241]

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Possibility to extend up to 12 months) The Role Are you a high-performing partnership manager with a track record of executing high-impact co-marketing deals with major financial institutions? We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven Strategic Partnerships Development Manager to join a fast-paced team driving the expansion of digital payment products across the UK market. Sitting at the intersection of commercial strategy, partner management, and co-marketing execution, you will lead end-to-end joint marketing initiatives with top-tier retail banks, card networks, and payment providers. This is a high-visibility, autonomous role perfect for a self-starter who excels at taking complex deal frameworks to market, aligning multi-layered external stakeholders, and driving tangible product adoption. Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Co-Marketing Deal Execution: Lead joint marketing initiatives and partnership agreements from initial alignment through to negotiation, sign-off, and launch.
• Banking & Network Partner Management: Act as the strategic relationship lead for flagship UK retail banks and major card networks. Deeply understand partner KPIs, align business goals, and address operational or technical considerations.
• Commercial Negotiation: Present co-marketing funding packages and negotiate agreements that align with overarching business goals while encouraging partners to adopt and advocate for next-generation payment solutions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work seamlessly with internal Legal, Product, Brand, and Go-to-Market teams to ensure alignment, clear operational bottlenecks, and keep launch roadmaps on track.
• Performance Tracking & Insights: Monitor campaign success and partner health via reporting dashboards, translating performance data into strategic recommendations to optimize joint efforts. What We Are Looking For
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Partner Marketing, or Commercial Account Management.
• Background: Prior experience within major tech / digital platforms or retail banking / fintech / card networks is strongly preferred.
• Deal Execution & Negotiation: Proven track record of negotiating and finalizing complex commercial agreements end-to-end.
• Co-Marketing & Partner Success: Demonstrated success running joint marketing programmes and translating partner capabilities into high-converting campaigns.
• Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional executive communication skills—comfortable leading conversations with external senior banking executives and navigating complex internal matrix structures.
• Data-Savvy Mindset: Comfortable navigating performance dashboards and leveraging data to measure campaign success (training on specific internal tools provided). Key Performance Benchmark To succeed in this role, your primary metric of success within the contract duration will be negotiating and successfully executing at least 3 high-value co-marketing agreements while ensuring seamless campaign rollout and strong stakeholder collaboration. Why Apply?
• High-Impact Scope: Direct ownership over high-profile strategic accounts with leading financial brands.
• Autonomy & Scale: Drive real-world adoption of cutting-edge payment products across millions of UK consumers.
• Top-Tier Environment: Collaborate with a world-class team in a collaborative, fast-moving setting.
• This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by October 16h. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. Thank you for taking the time to apply. Client Description Our Client is a multinational technology company, specialising in Internet-related services and products; including online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The atmosphere is relaxed with a diverse and innovative culture. Opportunities for growth and progression and networking with like-minded people across the business and beyond.