Partnership Manager

Setcreative; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Setcreative is seeking a Business Partnership Manager in Dubai to identify and manage strategic partnerships in fintech and financial services. The successful candidate will have 4–7 years of relevant experience and will oversee the partnership lifecycle, collaborate with internal teams, and represent the company at industry events.

Applicants should have excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills and a strong understanding of the UAE financial ecosystem. A bachelor's degree in Business or Finance is required.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial roles in fintech or financial services.
• Proven track record of closing and managing complex B2B partnerships.
• Deep understanding of the UAE financial services and fintech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pitch, and close strategic partnerships with banks, payment providers, merchants, and ecosystem players.
• Manage the end‑to‑end partnership lifecycle from prospecting and deal structuring to launch and ongoing management.
• Track partnership performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

About Fasset

Fasset is an American‑founded banking and investment platform focused on enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets, enabling individuals and businesses to securely invest from anywhere in the world. Founded by Mohammad Raafi Hossain and Daniel Ahmed, Fasset has raised more than $80 million in funding and holds regulatory approvals in several countries, including the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, the EU, Türkiye, Pakistan, and others.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Partnership Manager to identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships that expand Fasset's product offering, distribution, and market reach across the UAE and wider GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pitch, and close strategic partnerships with banks, payment providers, merchants, and ecosystem players.
• Manage the end‑to‑end partnership lifecycle from prospecting and deal structuring to launch and ongoing management.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to integrate partners efficiently.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high‑value partnership opportunities across fintech, retail, and enterprise sectors.
• Represent Fasset at industry events, conferences, and networking forums in the UAE.
• Track partnership performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial roles in fintech or financial services.
• Proven track record of closing and managing complex B2B partnerships.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of the UAE financial services and fintech ecosystem.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Existing network of C‑level contacts in UAE banking, payments, or tech sectors.
• Experience with crypto, stablecoins, or digital asset platforms.