Hybrid Senior Banking Partnerships Manager

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About the role

  • Identify, evaluate, and recommend banking and financial services providers capable of supporting Sokin’s clients and product requirements in Middle East and Africa.
  • Assess potential partners for regulatory compliance, operational robustness, and product fit, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
  • Present partnership strategies and recommendations to senior leadership; provide insights to influence decision-making.
  • Coordinate with Sokin’s legal team on negotiation of legal agreements, reach compromise with partners on commercial terms to maximize profitability, and on SLAs to ensure operational excellence.
  • Lead the onboarding process for new partners, coordinating across internal teams to ensure smooth technical and operational integration.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure timely and successful product and service launches through new banking partners.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regional banking partners, managing day-to-day relationships and issue resolution.
  • Conduct regular reviews of banking partners to ensure service level adherence, compliance, and performance optimization.
  • Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics within the banking and payments ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in banking partnerships, financial services, or fintech, with a strong understanding of common payment practices and regulatory landscapes in Middle East and Africa.
  • Proven ability to build and manage complex relationships with financial institutions, banks, and other service providers.
  • Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives from discovery through execution.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interfacing with senior leadership.
  • Knowledge of compliance, licensing, and operational requirements related to cross-border payments is a strong advantage.
  • Knowledge of competitive landscape for providers of banking, acquiring and payment services is a strong advantage.
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a results-driven approach.
  • Candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.

Benefits

  • Inclusive work environment
  • Flexible working culture

Job title

Senior Banking Partnerships Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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