Head of Partnerships at UMO overseeing strategic partnerships in fintech and managing product capabilities across international markets. Focusing on UAE and GCC, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic partners required for product development and service launch.
Lead and moderate partnerships across: Banks and financial institutions, Payment systems, PSPs, and card processors, Liquidity providers and trading venues, IT and infrastructure vendors, Blockchain networks and Web3 protocols.
Own the full partner lifecycle: sourcing, due diligence, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management.
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations, including pricing, SLAs, liability, and scalability terms.
Ensure alignment between partner capabilities, product roadmap, regulatory requirements, and technical architecture.
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to enable partner integrations.
Manage partner performance, escalations, and contract renewals.
Continuously assess market alternatives to optimize cost, resilience, and scalability of the partner stack.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or commercial roles in fintech, banking, crypto, or financial infrastructure
Strong understanding of: Banking & BaaS models, Payment rails and card ecosystems, Liquidity providers, exchanges, and trading infrastructure, Blockchain and Web3 ecosystems.
Proven experience negotiating complex commercial and partnership agreements.
International experience, with strong exposure to the UAE and GCC markets.
Ability to translate product and regulatory requirements into partner-ready solutions.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).
Benefits
Highly Competitive Compensation
Visa Sponsorship: Full coverage of UAE employment visa and residency permit costs.
Relocation Support: Dedicated support desk to assist with your move, including inbound flight coverage (if applicable).
Time Off: 25 working days of Annual Leave + UAE Public Holidays.
Health Coverage: Comprehensive Medical Insurance for yourself.
Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and incentives.
Statutory Benefits: End of Service Gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.
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