Senior Associate, Financial & International Partnerships (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Associate, Financial & International Partnerships (Fintech): Managing and developing strategic financial relationships and international expansion partnerships across the EU and UK markets with an accent on market analysis, regulatory developments, and performance data. Focus on navigating complex regulatory environments and driving solutions to ensure smooth partner operations and mitigate risks.

Location: In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Salary: £101,970—£113,300 GBP

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to increase economic freedom in the world by building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system.

What you will do

• Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for strategic BD work streams supporting international expansion partnerships across the EU and UK.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and development of new trading, banking, payments, and financial services partnerships to support hirify.global's expansion across European markets.
• Manage end-to-end partnership execution, from market analysis and strategy development to contract negotiation and implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including marketing, legal, compliance, and product to ensure successful regional launches and ongoing partnership success.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments across multiple EU jurisdictions and the UK, ensuring partnerships are structured to meet local compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of the EU/UK financial services landscape, including emerging fintech trends, competitive dynamics, and partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience across strategic deal-oriented roles with global exposure.
• Proven track record in managing complex cross-border partnerships with banks, payment service providers, e-money institutions, or other regulated financial entities, driving successful market entry and program execution.
• Strong experience working with diverse internal teams (e.g., product, marketing, legal, compliance, operations) and external partners across multiple geographies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities in English; additional European language skills are a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate cultural nuances and build strong relationships with partners across different European markets.
• Experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements with financial institutions.

Nice to have

• Work at a fintech or crypto start-up.

Culture & Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision/ Eye Care Vouchers.
• Life Assurance Benefit and Disability/Income Protection.
• Workplace Pension Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Wellness Stipend and Mobile/Internet Reimbursement.
• Learning and Development Allowance.
• Generous Time off/Leave Policy.