Partnerships Strategy & Ops Associate (Fintech)

TL;DR

Partnerships Strategy & Ops Associate (Fintech): Designing and scaling the partnership ecosystem for a loyalty and payments platform with an accent on strategic category development, deal structuring, and financial modeling. Focus on building and executing frameworks to drive brand equity and user acquisition across travel, retail, and fintech verticals.

Location: On-site in New York, NY

Salary: $80,000–$120,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a loyalty and payments platform backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, and other leading investors, focused on connecting restaurants with their customers via a fully customizable platform and consumer app.

What you will do

• Define and execute category strategies across travel, delivery, retail, and fintech verticals.
• Source, negotiate, and close partnerships that expand the platform's network.
• Build financial models to evaluate opportunities including LTV impact and contribution margin.
• Develop scalable partnership playbooks to balance brand positioning with revenue goals.
• Manage partnership P&L, tracking ROI and performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and finance teams for efficient partner launches.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in banking or strategy/BD roles at investment institutions or high-growth startups.
• Proven ability to structure complex problems and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of unit economics.
• Track record of moving from analysis to execution, including building frameworks and closing deals.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for executive-level communication.
• Must be able to work on-site in New York, NY.

Nice to have

• Experience with affiliate networks, loyalty platforms, or two-sided marketplaces.
• Background in fintech, payments, or consumer marketplace business models.
• Knowledge of major metropolitan dining scenes and restaurant industry networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Equity component in the overall compensation package.
• High-growth startup environment with a focus on elite performance and accountability.