Partnership Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Partnership Manager (Fintech): Driving the expansion of the partner channel across West Africa with an accent on identifying, signing, and activating strategic partners, resellers, and technology integrators. Focus on building a robust pipeline, closing commercial agreements, and generating revenue through a dedicated partner portfolio.

Location: Remote-first, with a strong preference for candidates based in West Africa, particularly Nigeria.

Company

hirify.global is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, identity, and business verification for over 4,000 global clients.

What you will do

• Identify and approach high-potential partners across the West African market.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle from initial outreach to signed agreement and revenue generation.
• Grow and maintain an existing partner portfolio through regular engagement and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with internal sales, technical, and legal teams to onboard partners and their clients.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic feedback to Africa leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or channel sales within fintech, payments, or RegTech.
• Strong existing network in West Africa, with a specific focus on Nigeria.
• Proven track record of signing partnerships that directly generate revenue.
• Ability to negotiate independently at the C-suite level.
• Self-directed, high-output, and accountable professional.

Nice to have

• Experience in Francophone West Africa.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with trust-based flexibility and no mandatory office days.
• Transparent pay benchmarked to the market.
• Generous time off including birthday holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Support for professional growth through learning opportunities and role-specific events.
• Regular team offsites to collaborate and recharge in person.

Hiring process

• TA screening.
• Hiring Manager Interview.
• Assignment.
• Final Interview.