Job Overview
๐ SENIOR REMOTE FINTECH ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES DIRECTOR
Location: Bahrain
Industry: Fintech, Open Banking, Embedded Finance, Strategic Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Leadership
The Opportunity
The next decade of financial innovation will not be driven solely by technologyโit will be driven by ecosystems. The organizations that succeed will be those capable of connecting banks, payment providers, merchants, technology platforms, investors, regulators, and consumers into a seamless network of financial experiences.
An ambitious fintech initiative operating within Bahrain’s rapidly evolving financial landscape is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Remote Fintech Ecosystem Partnerships & Strategic Alliances Director to lead the creation of high-impact commercial partnerships and digital finance ecosystems.
This role offers a rare opportunity to influence the future of embedded finance, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), open banking adoption, digital payments expansion, and financial technology innovation throughout the GCC.
The successful candidate will serve as a strategic architect responsible for identifying partnership opportunities capable of accelerating revenue growth, increasing market penetration, and establishing sustainable competitive advantages.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop long-term ecosystem growth strategies.
- Establish strategic alliances across financial institutions and technology providers.
- Lead commercial negotiations and partnership frameworks.
- Identify opportunities within embedded finance and open banking ecosystems.
- Expand regional fintech collaboration initiatives.
- Design partnership performance measurement frameworks.
- Support commercialization of innovative financial products.
- Conduct market opportunity assessments.
- Lead executive stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with product and technology leadership teams.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Technology, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in fintech, partnerships, banking, or strategic business development.
- Strong understanding of open banking and embedded finance.
- Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Proven experience managing high-value partnerships.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Annual executive performance bonus.
- Housing support.
- Family healthcare.
- International travel opportunities.
- Executive leadership development.
- Long-term succession planning opportunities.
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