Partnership Development Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION Experience

: 8 - 12 Yrs Location

: Pune Designation

: Lead Strategic Partnerships

About Compnay : The organization is a fast-growing fintech focused on simplifying access to credit through digital-first solutions. It leverages technology and data to offer quick, transparent, and customer-centric financial services, primarily catering to young professionals and emerging credit needs.

Key Responsibilities : Strategic Leadership Lead and manage a team of partnerships managers handling high-value digital accounts. Develop and own the partnership strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals on loan growth, risk-adjusted profitability, and customer acquisition. Drive structured governance and ensure effective internal coordination for all partner-led initiatives. Champion a performance-driven culture with a focus on partner success, scalability, and sustainable unit economics. Set strategic direction, define KPIs, and ensure alignment with company-wide objectives related to risk, revenue, and innovation.

Ecosystem Partner Management Build deep relationships with senior stakeholders at large digital platforms, NBFCs, fintechs, and consumer brands. Identify new strategic opportunities for embedded lending, co-branded credit products, and digital lending journeys. Act as a strategic advisor and escalation point for key partners, ensuring long-term alignment and joint success. Identify, develop, and manage key partnerships to drive business growth. Collaborate with strategic partners to co-create solutions that meet customer needs and drive product adoption. Manage partner performance, ensuring that KPIs and SLAs are met and identifying areas for improvement and innovation with financial institutions, fintech platforms, and other strategic players.

Performance Optimization Oversee tracking and reporting of key partnership metrics: disbursal volumes, conversion rates, credit performance, CAC, etc. Use insights and analytics to continuously improve GTM strategies, portfolio performance, and partner satisfaction. Drive initiatives to optimize operational workflows and improve efficiency of partner integrations. Governance & Risk Alignment Ensure all partnerships meet compliance, legal, and credit risk norms. Lead reviews with risk, credit, and legal teams to maintain portfolio hygiene and operational controls. Structure commercial arrangements with a view toward profitability and long-term sustainability.

Required Skills : Experience: 8–12 years in partnerships, strategic growth, or business development (preferably in digital lending, fintech, or BFSI). Leadership: Experience leading teams, managing partner portfolios, and working with cross-functional leaders. Strategic Acumen: Proven track record in structuring scalable, profitable alliances. Financial & Risk Orientation: Strong understanding of digital lending economics, credit risk, and regulatory implications. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills—both internally and with partner C-suites. Market Insight: Exposure to embedded finance models, API-led integrations, and digital acquisition channels.