Director, Strategic Partnerships; Corporate Development

Employer Industry: Financial Technology (Fin Tech)

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Long-term group savings with employer match using the employer’s platform
• 20 vacation days + 4 wellness days per year, and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in North America
• 90 days away program:
  Employees can work outside of Canada for up to 90 days per calendar year
• Collaborative work environment with talented and driven teammates

• Own the full partnership lifecycle from strategic framing through prospecting, deal structuring, negotiation, execution, and ongoing relationship management
• Design and execute bespoke partnership structures, applying creativity in commercial and transaction design
• Develop clear, compelling business cases to secure alignment and buy‑in from senior leadership
• Build and grow executive‑level partner relationships across startups and financial services incumbents in Canada and international markets
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to implement partnerships and ensure measurable business outcomes

• 10+ years of experience in product/corporate/strategic partnerships, business development, or strategic alliances, preferably within Fin Tech or financial services
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and scaling high‑impact partnerships, including non‑standard or bespoke arrangements
• Executive‑level communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence across senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen, including comfort with deal structuring, financial modeling, and data‑driven decision‑making

• Experience with M&A transactions and valuation modeling, enabling effective support across acquisitions and investments as needed
• Well‑developed external network within financial services in Canada and internationally

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