Own and grow a named portfolio of existing payments partnerships, focusing on expanding business value, accelerating revenue, and driving merchant acquisition.
Identify new opportunities within existing partner relationships that align with Affirm’s growth objectives.
Execute go-to-market strategies tailored to each partnership, including cross-functional execution plans.
Negotiate partnership amendments and renewals as needed to support evolving business objectives.
Build trusted relationships within partner organizations, from working teams to mid-level leaders.
Monitor and optimize partnership performance using data-driven insights, ensuring alignment with KPIs and strategic goals.
Act as an internal advocate for partners, while upholding a high standard for performance, innovation, and value creation.
Collaborate closely with Product and Sales to support roadmaps and campaigns that enhance the success of strategic partners.
Requirements
10 + years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or a similar growth-focused role, ideally in high-growth tech or fintech environments.
Proven track record of delivering measurable growth through partnerships—not just managing relationships, but expanding them.
Strong commercial instincts with the ability to assess opportunities and drive deals from ideation to execution.
Understanding of go-to-market strategy development and cross-functional execution.
Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
Highly self-motivated and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Experience navigating fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities.
Benefits
Health care coverage
Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets
generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off
competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP
An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount