Growth & Partnerships Lead, US

Hello Clever; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Clever is seeking a high-conviction operator to lead growth and partnerships in the US. This foundational role involves launching operations, building partnerships, and driving merchant growth in the fintech space. Candidates should have strong experience in growth strategies and a deep understanding of the payments ecosystem. Join us in revolutionizing real-time payments and rewards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in growth, partnerships, BD, or GTM strategy, ideally in fintech.
• Strong understanding of the US payments ecosystem.
• A 'hunter' mindset and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Launch Hello Clever in the US and execute go-to-market strategy.
• Build strategic partnerships with retailers and payment platforms.
• Drive merchant growth from prospecting to scaling relationships.

Skills

Growth and partnerships

Deal-making

Relationship-building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

5+ years in growth or partnerships

Job description

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Location: Remote (preferably East or West Coast) | Full-time

Be the first. Build the future.

Hello Clever is expanding to the US — and we’re looking for a high-conviction operator to lead our growth and partnerships on the ground.

We’re a global AI-powered fintech revolutionising real-time payments and instant rewards. Backed by top-tier investors and trusted by leading merchants, we’ve grown fast across APAC, Africa and now we’re ready to bring the Clever magic to the world’s biggest market. This is not just a role — it’s a foundational seat on our rocket ship.

What you'll do

• Launch Hello Clever in the US: Define and execute our go-to-market strategy in the region from the ground up.
• Build strategic partnerships: From enterprise retailers to payment platforms and tech partners, you’ll lead end-to-end deal execution and partner activation.
• Drive merchant growth: Own the full growth funnel — prospecting, closing, onboarding and scaling merchant relationships.
• Be the voice of the market: Collaborate with Product and Strategy teams to inform our product roadmap and market fit for the US.
• Represent Hello Clever: Be our on-the-ground evangelist, showing up with energy and vision at events, conferences, and partner meetings.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in growth, partnerships, BD, or GTM strategy — ideally in fintech, payments, SaaS, or startups.
• Strong understanding of the US payments ecosystem, loyalty/rewards space, or retail technology.
• A hunter mindset with strong deal-making and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial DNA: You’re scrappy, resourceful, and thrive in zero-to-one environments.
• Bonus: Experience at a high-growth startup or launching a new market.
• First hire in the US— Shape our market playbook and your own team.
• Global impact— We’re live in 16+ markets and growing fast.
• Category-defining product— Real-time payments, instant cashback, AI-powered merchant tools.
• Mission-driven— We’re here to make money smarter, fairer and faster for everyone.

Sound like you? Let’s talk. Drop us a note at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

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