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This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Partnerships Manager to join an exciting London based fintech scale-up, backed by leading VC investors and scaling rapidly across multiple markets.

If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves building strategic relationships, and wants to make a tangible impact in a business with huge growth potential, this is your chance to own partnerships at a pivotal stage of scale.

The role:

As Partnerships Manager, you'll own and grow a portfolio of strategic partners. You'll have end-to-end ownership of the partnership lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to negotiating deals, onboarding partners, and ensuring commercial success.

You'll work closely with product, commercial, and leadership teams to ensure these partnerships deliver significant value to both the company and its customers.

Responsibilities:

• Build and execute a strategic partnerships roadmap to support growth objectives.

• Source and secure new high-value partnerships through research, outreach, and relationship-building.

• Own contract negotiations, ensuring deals are commercially sound and scalable.

• Manage existing partners to maximise engagement, adoption, and revenue generation.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to launch and optimise partnerships.

• Stay ahead of market trends to spot new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

The candidate:

• Have 4+ years in partnerships, business development, or strategic accounts (fintech, SaaS, or financial services preferred).

• Are a strong negotiator with a commercial mindset.

• Are a relationship builder and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Have a track record of delivering growth through partnerships.

• Are comfortable in a start-up/scale-up environment where you'll wear multiple hats.

• Bonus: Experience with API-based tech products or international markets.

Benefits:

• Hybrid 3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home (London office)
• Salary up to 80k plus performance bonus
• and more.

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• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex FinTech projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project status updates.
• Oversee the work of cross-functional project teams, including developers, analysts, and designers.
• Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute to process improvements and lessons learned across the project management function.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on FinTech or software development projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of financial services and technology, including blockchain, digital payments, or trading systems.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is highly desirable.

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-availability backend services and APIs.
• Architect and implement solutions using modern backend technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define feature requirements and technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level backend engineers, fostering their technical growth and promoting code quality.
• Drive technical decision-making, including technology selection, architectural patterns, and development methodologies.
• Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of backend systems, particularly within the demanding FinTech environment.
• Implement and advocate for robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Stay abreast of emerging backend technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential application.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the engineering team.

• Proven experience (7+ years) in backend software development, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior role.
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API design (RESTful, gRPC).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis).
• Solid understanding of software security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience in the FinTech industry or working with financial data is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive projects to completion in a remote setting.

• Oversee all financial accounting and reporting operations.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Lead the annual external audit process.
• Manage treasury functions and cash flow effectively.
• Develop and implement robust internal controls.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team.
• Optimise financial processes and systems.
• Support investment and financing activities.

• Develop and maintain deep relationships with assigned clients, understanding their business objectives and how our products can support them.
• Onboard new clients effectively, ensuring a smooth transition and early adoption of our services.
• Proactively monitor client usage and health scores, identifying potential risks and opportunities for engagement.
• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to demonstrate value, share best practices, and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to advocate for client needs and drive product enhancements.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to clients to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
• Manage client renewals and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor, building loyalty and long-term partnerships with our clients.
• Troubleshoot client issues and coordinate with support teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to the development of customer success best practices and resources.

• Proven experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a related client-facing role, preferably within the FinTech or SaaS industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of financial services and technology.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies for clients.
• Proactive problem-solver with a customer-centric mindset.
• Experience with CRM and customer success platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is desirable.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles within the FinTech sector.
• Partner with clients to understand their technical hiring requirements and market landscape.
• Source, screen, and interview high-calibre technical candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Conduct in-depth technical assessments and interviews.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the hiring process.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using various tools and platforms.
• Provide market insights and recruitment advice to clients.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment best practices.
• Potentially mentor junior recruiters.

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Technical Recruiter, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Deep understanding of the FinTech industry and its technology stacks.
• Expertise in sourcing and identifying technical talent.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment best practices and employment law.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• Define and champion the product strategy, roadmap, and backlog for a portfolio of FinTech products.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify new product opportunities and enhancements.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories, and specifications for engineering teams.
• Prioritise product development efforts based on business impact, customer value, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation and development through to launch and iteration.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, legal, and compliance teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) and performance indicators to measure success and inform future product decisions.
• Present product strategy, roadmap updates, and performance reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and industry best practices in the FinTech space.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product management, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or team management capacity.
• Demonstrable experience in the FinTech industry, with a strong understanding of financial services, payment systems, digital banking, or investment platforms.
• Proven ability to define and execute successful product strategies and roadmaps.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with user research, UX/UI principles, and data-driven product development.
• A passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the financial technology landscape.