Job Overview
HEAD OF FINTECH GROWTH & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Location: Manama, Bahrain (Remote-First with GCC Business Development Travel)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry Focus: FinTech | Embedded Finance | Digital Banking | API Economy | Financial Innovation | Strategic Alliances
The Opportunity
An internationally focused fintech enterprise is seeking an accomplished Head of Fintech Growth & Strategic Partnerships to accelerate regional expansion, cultivate high-impact alliances, and unlock new commercial opportunities throughout the GCC.
This role blends commercial leadership, ecosystem development, partnership strategy, revenue acceleration, and executive relationship management. The successful candidate will work closely with C-level leadership to identify market opportunities, negotiate strategic agreements, and position the organization for sustainable regional growth.
What You’ll Lead
- Design and execute regional growth strategies.
- Establish partnerships with banks, financial institutions, fintech firms, and technology providers.
- Lead commercial negotiations for strategic alliances.
- Identify emerging fintech market opportunities.
- Build high-value partnership pipelines.
- Develop ecosystem engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with product teams on market expansion initiatives.
- Drive enterprise revenue growth objectives.
- Represent the organization at regional fintech summits.
- Produce executive market intelligence reports.
- Strengthen brand positioning across GCC financial markets.
- Mentor business development and partnership teams.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, International Relations, or related discipline.
- MBA preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in fintech, banking, consulting, or financial services.
- Proven record of securing enterprise partnerships.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise.
- Excellent executive communication skills.
- Experience working across multicultural business environments.
- Demonstrated success delivering ambitious growth targets.
Preferred Competencies
- Partnership Development
- Commercial Strategy
- Market Expansion
- Revenue Growth
- Executive Negotiation
- Business Intelligence
- Financial Services Knowledge
- Relationship Management
- Leadership Excellence
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- International Business Development
Salary & Executive Benefits
- BHD 4,800 – BHD 6,900 Monthly
- Performance-Based Annual Bonus
- Regional Travel Allowance
- Comprehensive Family Medical Insurance
- Housing Allowance
- Executive Mobile & Internet Package
- Annual Airfare
- Leadership Development Budget
- Professional Membership Sponsorship
- Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement
- Paid Annual Leave
- End-of-Service Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
Applications are welcomed from qualified professionals of all nationalities and backgrounds. Selection is based on professional merit, leadership capability, technical expertise, and alignment with organizational objectives. Candidates with international fintech experience and a passion for advancing financial innovation across the Gulf region are encouraged to apply.
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