Department Manager - Strategic Partnerships (Payment Sector)

1. Financial Partnership Strategy Identify, develop, and maintain strategic alliances with banks, fintech companies, and other financial service providers. ㆍ Negotiate commercial agreements, including revenue sharing and joint investment models. ㆍ Create innovative payment solutions such as co-branded credit cards, installment programs, and digital wallets to enhance customer experience and loyalty. ㆍ Ensure strict compliance with financial regulations and internal risk management policies.
2. Campaign Development & Growth ㆍ Design co-branded campaigns with financial partners to increase purchase frequency and retention among existing customers. ㆍ Build and manage a stratagic annual campaign calendar, aligned with seasonal peaks and business objectives. ㆍ Integrate loyalty mechanics, such as point earn/burn, personalized rewards, and tier-based benefits into campaigns. ㆍCollaborate with Marketing, Loyalty, and Data teams to track campaign performance and optimize based on analytics.
3. Fundraising & Co-Funding for Growth ㆍ Secure external campaign funding from financial partners to support high-impact initiatives ฺฺิㆍBuild compelling ROI-driven business cases to attract investment and increase partner co- funding participation. ㆍDevelop a structured framework for funding allocation and monitoring fund usage for measurable results.
4. Performance Tracking & Reporting ㆍ Define and track partnership KPls, ensuring accountability and transparency. ㆍ Provide monthly and quarterly performance reports to senior management, with insights on campaign impact, funding utilization, and future opportunities. ㆍ Continuously evaluate partnership contributions to sales, retention, and loyalty metrics.

Requirements

Education

ㆍ Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field (master's degree preferred). Experience: ㆍ 3+ years of experience in financial partnerships, business development, or campaign management, ideally within retail, banking, fintech, or FMCG sectors. ㆍ Proven track record in negotiating high-value financial partnerships and managing co- funded campaigns.

ㆍ Experience with loyalty programs, credit card ecosystems, and customer engagement platforms is highly desirable. Skills & Competencies: ㆍ Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset.