Senior Manager – Alliances & Partnerships

Description de l'entreprise

SBS works with more than 1,500 banks, building societies and specialized finance providers across more than eighty countries worldwide. We help them to develop, deliver and operationalise their digital transformation strategies. Using our suite of digital banking products and services enables these organisations to deliver remarkable financial services to their clients.

Description du poste

About The Role

We are looking for a seasoned leader to drive our strategic alliances and partnerships across the [Insert Region]. This role is critical to expanding our ecosystem, unlocking new revenue streams, and fostering innovation through high-impact collaborations. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, a strong network, and a proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships at scale.

Key Responsibilities

* Execution of the strategic roadmap for alliances and partnerships aligned with business goals.
* Identify potential partners across industries and evaluate opportunities for collaboration.
* Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutual value creation.
* Manage ongoing relationships with partners, ensuring performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Legal, etc.) to ensure successful partnership implementation.
* Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities.
* Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings.

Qualifications

* Master’s degree in Business, Strategy, or related field (MBA preferred).
* 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, or business development within financial services.
* Deep understanding of financial ecosystems, regulatory environments, and emerging technologies (e.g., open banking, core banking, digital payments).
* Strong understanding of regional market dynamics and cultural nuances.
* Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in managing regional teams and working in a matrixed global organization.
* Proven track record of delivering results through strategic partnerships..
* Experience working with cross-border teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes

Informations complémentaires

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
* Opportunity to work with industry-leading partners.
* A collaborative and innovative work culture.
* Professional development and growth opportunities.