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We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Banking Partnerships Manager to join our team in New York. This role is critical in developing and managing banking and financial service partnerships across the Americas. You will assess and onboard financial institutions that align with Sokin’s product needs, ensuring successful integration and continued partnership growth. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for our banking partners in the region and will work closely with internal stakeholders across compliance, legal, product, and engineering.
Job Responsibility:
Partnership Development: Identify, evaluate, and recommend banking and financial services providers capable of supporting Sokin’s clients and product requirements in the Americas
Due Diligence: Assess potential partners for regulatory compliance, operational robustness, and product fit, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments
Stakeholder Engagement: Present partnership strategies and recommendations to senior leadership
provide insights to influence decision-making
Negotiation: 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
Onboarding & Integration: Lead the onboarding process for new partners, coordinating across internal teams to ensure smooth technical and operational integration
Product Launch Support: Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure timely and successful product and service launches through new banking partners
Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for regional banking partners, managing day-to-day relationships and issue resolution
Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular reviews of banking partners to ensure service level adherence, compliance, and performance optimization
Market Intelligence: Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics within the banking and payments ecosystem in the Americas.
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 the Americas
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
Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a results-driven approach
Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.
Nice to have:
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.
What we offer:
Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment
As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture.