Strategic Partnerships & Affinities Lead

The Recruitment Council; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council seeks a strategic professional in Sandton, South Africa, who will lead partnership management and contribute to business planning for a leading financial services insurer. You will manage stakeholder relationships and oversee operational projects while driving training initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience in financial services and holds a University or Postgraduate degree. Excellent communication skills and a strong grasp of industry regulations are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of comprehensive experience in partnership management, affinity channels, or financial services distribution.
• Strong big-picture thinking with the ability to interpret financial indicators.
• Mastery of multi-mode communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to long-term business plans and manage product lines.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects from conception to execution.
• Design customized product training content and run complex courses.
• Analyze market and financial trends to prepare analytics reports.

Skills

Partnership management

Commercial planning

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

University or Postgraduate (Master’s) Degree

Job description

The Recruitment Council seeks a strategic professional in Sandton, South Africa, who will lead partnership management and contribute to business planning for a leading financial services insurer. You will manage stakeholder relationships and oversee operational projects while driving training initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience in financial services and holds a University or Postgraduate degree. Excellent communication skills and a strong grasp of industry regulations are essential for success in this role.