Job Overview
DIRECTOR – FINTECH ECOSYSTEM EXPANSION & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
📍 Location: Manama, Bahrain
🌍 Work Model: Hybrid | Regional & International Engagement
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🏢 Industry: Financial Technology | Strategic Partnerships | Open Finance | Digital Banking | Innovation Ecosystems
Drive the Next Wave of Fintech Growth
An influential opportunity has emerged for an accomplished business leader to expand strategic partnerships across the Gulf’s rapidly evolving financial technology landscape.
As Director – Fintech Ecosystem Expansion & Strategic Alliances, you will identify high-value collaboration opportunities, negotiate transformational partnerships, and cultivate relationships with banks, technology firms, payment providers, venture ecosystems, and innovation accelerators.
This position offers the opportunity to shape regional fintech growth by connecting innovative ideas with commercial execution and long-term strategic value.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional partnership strategies.
- Build relationships with financial institutions, technology providers, and innovation hubs.
- Identify new market opportunities and commercial growth initiatives.
- Negotiate strategic collaboration agreements and enterprise partnerships.
- Support product commercialization and regional expansion.
- Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis.
- Lead cross-functional partnership projects from concept to execution.
- Represent the organization at international fintech events and investment forums.
- Deliver executive reports on partnership performance and business growth.
- Foster innovation through collaborative ecosystem development.
Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or Technology.
- 10+ years of experience in fintech partnerships, corporate strategy, or business development.
- Strong commercial negotiation and relationship management expertise.
- Proven ability to drive strategic growth initiatives across international markets.
- Outstanding executive presentation and communication skills.
Core Competencies
Strategic Partnerships • Corporate Development • Business Expansion • Open Finance • Market Intelligence • Financial Services • Digital Banking • Commercial Negotiation • Product Strategy • Executive Leadership • Stakeholder Engagement • Innovation Management
Executive Benefits
- Premium tax-free salary
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Housing and transportation allowance
- Family healthcare coverage
- Executive development programs
- Sponsored professional certifications
- International networking opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working environment
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Generous annual leave
- Fast-track progression into senior executive leadership
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the fintech and FX industry!
Apply now by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
Let’s shape the future of finance together!
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