Partnership Manager at Optimus Bank

Optimus Bank is a digital-driven financial service platform built with a bold ambition of offering optimum banking experiences to millions of customers globally.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnership Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

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 
• 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.
• 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 

Requirements
Education / Qualifications:

• 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
• 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
• 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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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