Fintech Partnerships Architect & Growth Leader

Félix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range: $170,000 – $250,000

Initial stock options grant

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Continuous learning opportunities

Empowering opportunities for growth

Job summary

Félix, located in New York, is seeking a Head of Fintech Partnerships to architect the financial infrastructure powering the company. Responsibilities include managing U.S. banking relationships, leading digital asset strategies, and driving commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate will possess 6–10 years of fintech experience, strong technical knowledge of payment systems, and a product-first mindset. The position offers a base salary range of $170,000 to $250,000, along with benefits such as stock options and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in fintech, payments, or financial infrastructure.
• Familiar with U.S. payment rails (ACH, RTP, Card Networks).
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements with banks and tech vendors.
• Experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams.
• Ability to build structure in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience managing people is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own U.S. banking and payment processor relationships for performance and pricing.
• Manage relationships with stablecoin issuers and evaluate partners.
• Translate product ambitions into partner specifications.
• Negotiate high-stakes commercial terms across partnerships.
• Source infrastructure vendors for emerging credit products.
• Define playbooks and processes for Partnerships.

Skills

Deep Fintech Expertise

Technical Knowledge of Rails

Commercial Rigor

Product-First Mindset

Startup Resilience

Leadership Readiness

Job description

Félix, located in New York, is seeking a Head of Fintech Partnerships to architect the financial infrastructure powering the company. Responsibilities include managing U.S. banking relationships, leading digital asset strategies, and driving commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate will possess 6–10 years of fintech experience, strong technical knowledge of payment systems, and a product-first mindset. The position offers a base salary range of $170,000 to $250,000, along with benefits such as stock options and unlimited PTO.