FI- Partnerships

Job Description – Channel Partner Department: Business Development / Partnerships Designation: Channel Partner Location: Bangalore / Bengaluru Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 2–6 years Industry: Fintech / Financial Services / Investments About the Role

We are looking for a driven and relationship-oriented Channel Partner to build, manage, and grow our network of strategic channel partners. The role will involve identifying potential partners, establishing strong business relationships, onboarding them, and driving revenue through partner-led business. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and relationship-management skills, a business development mindset, and an understanding of the financial services or fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner Acquisition

* Identify and onboard new channel partners aligned with the company's business objectives. * Build a strong pipeline of prospective partners through market research, networking, referrals, and direct outreach. * Conduct partner meetings, presentations, and product/business discussions. * Evaluate partner potential based on market reach, customer base, business capability, and revenue potential.

2. Partner Relationship Management

* Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing channel partners. * Act as the primary point of contact for partners and address their business and operational requirements. * Understand partner needs and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration. * Conduct regular partner reviews and business discussions to drive engagement and productivity.

3. Business & Revenue Growth

* Drive business generation through the channel partner network. * Set and track partner-wise business targets and performance. * Identify opportunities to increase partner contribution and customer acquisition. * Develop initiatives to improve partner activation, productivity, and retention. * Work closely with internal sales and business teams to ensure timely execution and closure of opportunities.

4. Partner Enablement * Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the company's products, processes, and value proposition. * Coordinate product training, onboarding sessions, and sales enablement initiatives. * Provide partners with relevant product information, marketing material, and sales support. * Gather market and partner feedback and share actionable insights with internal teams.

5. Market Development * Identify new markets, partner segments, and business opportunities. * Track competitor activity, market trends, and partner expectations. * Build a strong understanding of the fintech and financial services ecosystem. * Develop strategies to expand the partner network and increase market penetration.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

* Work closely with Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Customer Success teams. * Coordinate partner onboarding and ensure documentation and compliance requirements are completed. * Resolve partner-related operational issues by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders. * Maintain accurate partner data, pipeline updates, and business reports.

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Number of new partners onboarded * Partner activation and productivity * Partner-generated revenue/business volume * Revenue contribution per partner * Partner retention and engagement * Conversion rate of partner-generated leads * Achievement of monthly/quarterly business targets * Expansion of the active partner network

Requirements *

2–6 years of experience in Channel Sales,

Partner Management, Business Development,     Partnerships, or Relationship Management. * Experience in **fintech, financial services, investments, lending, wealth management, insurance, or related industries** is preferred. * Proven ability to build and manage external business relationships. * Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Ability to identify business opportunities and convert them into partnerships. * Strong commercial understanding and target-oriented approach. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. * Good analytical and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel for partner meetings and business development, when required.

What We Are Looking For

* Strong ownership and execution mindset. * Relationship builder with the ability to establish trust with partners. * High energy and proactive approach to business development. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple partner relationships. * Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities. * Customer and partner-first approach. * Ability to turn partnerships into measurable business outcomes.

Why Join Us?

* Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech environment. * Exposure to the fintech and financial services ecosystem. * Opportunity to build and scale strategic partnerships. * High ownership and visibility across business functions.