Network Partnerships Lead

Rise Technical Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Network Partnerships Lead to shape global partnerships for a fast-scaling fintech in the UK. Responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of key partnerships and collaborating with senior leaders. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fintech partnerships and data science expertise. This role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of a fully remote setup.

Benefits

Equity

Commission

Fully Remote

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in fintech partnerships.
• Strong background in data science or quantitative trading.
• Experience in negotiating and managing key network partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of key network partnerships.
• Design and optimise risk assessment products.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple departments.

Skills

Partnership development

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Data science

Job description

Overview

Network Partnerships Lead
UK - Remote
95,000 to 130,000 + Equity + Commission + Fully Remote + Benefits

Are you a partnerships leader looking to take ownership of a global network strategy, in a role where you will define and deliver critical partnerships that underpin seamless, secure, and scalable money movement across multiple markets?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of payments for a high-growth fintech, working cross-functionally with senior leaders to build and optimise a robust, high-performing partner ecosystem.

The company is a fast-scaling fintech using innovative infrastructure to simplify and accelerate the movement of funds worldwide. Well-funded and with strong market traction, they are entering their next stage of growth and seeking a strategic leader to expand their global partner network.

In this role, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of key network partnerships, including payout networks, crypto exchanges, and financial institutions. From sourcing and negotiation to integration and performance management, you will ensure partnerships unlock new opportunities, enhance resilience, and deliver exceptional client experiences.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in developing and managing partnerships in fintech, payments, or related sectors, alongside strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. They will have hands-on experience driving partnerships from strategy through to execution and governance, ensuring long-term success for both clients and the business.

The Role

• Lead all data science efforts across the organisation
• Design and optimise risk assessment and trading products
• Apply crypto-specific quantitative analysis and ML models to enhance trading performance
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across product, finance, and engineering

The Person

• Strong background in data science or quantitative trading, ideally within a crypto exchange
• Expertise in applying quantitative and ML models to trading applications
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholders in fast-paced environments

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