Strategic Partnerships Lead, LATAM

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic positioning of how Thunes can grow exponentially via indirect sale channels by executing commercial partnerships with key technology platforms
• Drive the strategic partnership’s agenda globally, working with key stakeholders across the globe to achieve our objectives, including product, tech, sales etc.
• Develop new relationships with strategic players with the ultimate objective of agreeing on areas of mutual beneficial value between Thunes and potential partners
• Structure and close commercial deals that will help Thunes to accelerate revenue growth and increased visibility
• Develop and execute strategic and tactical account plans with specialist partners
• Collaborate with the sales and product teams to identify opportunities to work with partners to maximize revenue and build deeper client relationships
• Work closely with the product teams to evolve the value proposition, products, and platforms to meet client/market needs
• Act as the liaison for partners, proactively identifying and solving partner and customer issues and challenges

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in business, finance, IT, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial setting, e.g., business development or partnership management
• Proven experience in global partnership management
• Demonstrated ability to manage Global System Integrators (GSIs)
• Deep understanding of cross-border payments, fintech, and enterprise tech ecosystem
• Demonstrable track record of achieving/ exceeding commercial targets within a partnerships role
• Would find working across a global remit exciting, this may also include decent amount of global travel
• An exceptional communicator and influencer, leading with integrity to build long-standing relationships both internally and externally
• Strategic yet hands-on – this is a senior position in which you will decide what to do as well as execute on it
• Must possess a can-do, entrepreneurial drive, focusing on solving problems creatively with a high level of energy. This is critical both as a cultural fit and based on the nature of internal business growth plans
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced and geographically diverse company
• High flexibility to travel and cover multiple markets globally
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English and in Spanish

About Thunes

Thunes is a global, fast-growing, and innovative Fintech scale-up that uses technology to disrupt and transform the existing financial system. We have a strong Mission: to create a better global payments network, and a great Purpose: to connect the world to economic opportunities and address systemic inequality when it comes to financial services. We are proud to power payments for the world’s fastest-growing businesses and work with some of the amazing global brands - from Gig Economy giants such as Uber and Deliveroo and Southeast Asia's super-app Grab, to global Fintech leaders such as PayPal and Remitly. Our Products help to drastically simplify the Payment integration experience for our customers: with a single, simple connection, businesses and consumers can send payments to – and get paid in – every corner of the world. Instantly.

Thunes is headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in London, Barcelona, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, San Francisco, Miami, Dubai, Nairobi, Manila and Hong Kong!