Business Development Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Fintech): Driving strategic insurer partnerships and market expansion for a high-growth platform with an accent on commercial negotiation, partnership lifecycle management, and UK insurance regulatory alignment. Focus on executing revenue strategies, building a high-impact partner pipeline, and serving as a primary liaison between local market stakeholders and executive leadership.

Location: Must be a permanent UK resident

Salary: £80,000–£110,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading insurtech platform serving millions of users across Southeast Asia, currently scaling its operations into new global markets.

What you will do

• Identify, prospect, and close strategic insurer and ecosystem partnerships to drive market entry.
• Manage the end-to-end partnership lifecycle from initial outreach to integration and go-live.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of partners using disciplined CRM practices and clear reporting.
• Lead commercial negotiations focusing on pricing, underwriting alignment, and partnership economics.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership regarding UK market dynamics and regulatory considerations.
• Drive post-go-live partner productivity and identify new cross-sell and revenue optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• Permanent residency in the UK and deep knowledge of the local insurance market.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance or fintech roles.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and understanding of underwriting/partnership structures.
• Existing network within the UK insurance ecosystem for immediate senior-level access.
• Ability to operate independently with high initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in managing partnerships and delivering against revenue targets.

Culture & Benefits

• Define and execute the expansion strategy for a high-growth, unicorn-valued insurtech company.
• Work directly with senior leadership and the CEO office on high-impact business decisions.
• Collaborative environment within a flat, high-performance organization.
• Competitive performance-driven compensation package.
• Opportunity to build large-scale partnerships impacting millions of users.