VP, Partnerships

Curinos empowers financial institutions to make better, faster and more profitable decisions through industry-leading proprietary data, technologies and insights. With decades-long expertise in the financial services industry and a relentless focus on the future, Curinos technology and analytics ecosystem allows clients to anticipate customer needs and optimize their go-to market decisions in an increasingly competitive market.

Curinos operates under a hybrid modality. We offer flexible working accommodations. Our US Hub office locations are located in New York City, Boston, and Chicago.

Job Description

As the VP of Partnerships at Curinos, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling our partnerships function. We are looking for an experienced leader with a background in developing, managing, and scaling Partnerships - ideally within financial services and/or fintech SaaS environments.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for building, guiding, and providing structure to our Partnerships strategy. You’ll identify key players in the financial services industry, forge new alliances, and help Curinos unlock new growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Partnerships function, defining the roadmap and strategy to drive growth.
• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with new partners in the financial services ecosystem, including fintech and SaaS providers.
• Provide leadership and structure for the partnerships team, aligning initiatives with Curinos’ strategic objectives.
• Leverage your deep knowledge of the financial services industry and key players to foster strategic alliances that bring value to Curinos.
• Bring insights from prior experience within financial institutions or fintech environments to build Partnerships from the ground up.
• Act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with internal teams to identify how we can maximize value from existing and potential partners.
• Mentor and support team members to ensure the success and growth of the Partnerships team.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• 10 years’ experience in partnership development and management, preferably within the financial services or SaaS fintech industry.
• Proven track record of building and scaling Partnerships programs from scratch in a B2B, data-driven environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the financial services industry, including key players, competitive landscape, and trends.
• Strong network within financial services institutions or SaaS fintech companies is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans and initiatives.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain productive partnerships.
• Experience providing guidance and structure to a new or evolving function.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, with experience managing and developing a team.

Compensation:

A total compensation package for this role will include a competitive Base Salary of $140,000 - $150,000 paired with a lucrative commission structure that is designed to reward exceptional performance.

At Curinos, we’re committed to recognizing your efforts and dedication, offering a pathway for you to reach your goals while contributing to our team's shared success.

Why work at Curinos?

• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from
• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask!
• Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products
• Regular social events and networking opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services

Applying:

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at careers@curinos.com and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Inclusivity at Curinos:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.