Job Overview
MANAGER
Manager — Fintech Partnerships, API Distribution & Financial Ecosystem Growth
Location: Manama, Bahrain — Remote with GCC-wide commercial engagement
Seniority Level: Senior Management / Strategic Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry Focus: Fintech, Financial APIs, Open Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Platforms, Embedded Finance
Commercial Mission
We are seeking a relationship-driven Manager — Fintech Partnerships, API Distribution & Financial Ecosystem Growth to develop strategic relationships that expand the distribution and commercial reach of financial technology products.
The role is built around the idea that modern fintech growth increasingly occurs through platform connectivity, APIs, strategic alliances and embedded financial experiences rather than traditional distribution alone.
The successful candidate will identify ecosystem opportunities, structure partnerships and coordinate the transition from initial commercial discussions to measurable operational results.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify and develop strategic fintech partnerships.
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Build a pipeline of banks, technology platforms, merchants and financial-technology providers.
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Develop partnership strategies based on product and market objectives.
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Evaluate API-distribution opportunities.
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Identify platforms capable of expanding financial-product reach.
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Develop commercial proposals and partnership business cases.
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Negotiate partnership structures and commercial terms.
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Coordinate technical and commercial teams during integrations.
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Monitor partner onboarding and implementation progress.
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Establish partner-performance dashboards.
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Analyze transaction volumes and revenue generated through strategic channels.
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Identify opportunities for embedded financial products.
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Conduct competitor and ecosystem analysis.
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Develop regional partnership-expansion strategies.
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Maintain senior relationships with strategic stakeholders.
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Present partnership performance and growth opportunities to leadership.
Partnership Economics
The Manager will analyze:
Transaction Revenue | Partner Acquisition Cost | API Usage | Integration Cost | Revenue Share | Customer Acquisition | Product Adoption | Partner Retention | Transaction Growth
Candidate Profile
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7+ years in fintech, payments, banking, partnerships, business development or digital platforms.
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Demonstrated experience managing strategic partnerships.
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Understanding of APIs and financial technology ecosystems.
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Strong commercial negotiation skills.
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Experience developing business cases and financial models.
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Excellent stakeholder and relationship-management capabilities.
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Strong understanding of fintech products and distribution models.
Strategic Outcome
The Manager will build a high-value financial-technology ecosystem, expanding product distribution through partnerships while creating commercially sustainable channels for long-term growth.
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