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Strategic Partnerships Executive – Interswitch

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary: Not stated

About Interswitch

Interswitch is a leading Africa-focused digital payments and commerce company enabling seamless electronic transactions and value exchanges. Founded in 2002, Interswitch has evolved from transaction switching to a comprehensive payment services provider, managing infrastructure and delivering innovative products across the continent.

Role Overview

The Strategic Partnerships Executive will drive growth for the Verve card scheme by establishing and managing partnerships with local and global entities. This role focuses on building business relationships, market expansion, and innovative product initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and onboard strategic partners, executing agreements efficiently.
• Provide weekly updates on partnership pipelines to the Team Lead.
• Expand Verve products into new African markets and manage strategic expansion initiatives.
• Develop innovative solutions to grow the Verve scheme business.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance for onboarding and integration.
• Follow up with prospective partners to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Conduct market research to identify potential strategic partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Technology, Marketing, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Compliance.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Team Lead, Strategic Partnerships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in a business-related field; MBA is a plus.
• French proficiency is an advantage.
• 3–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Corporate Banking, Electronic Banking, Transaction Banking, or FinTech.
• Track record of closing deals with corporates (added advantage).
• Experience in consulting, telecom, or Pan-African business engagements is beneficial.
• Experience in card issuance, acquiring, and payments projects is a plus.

Career Tips

To excel in strategic partnership roles in the FinTech space:

• Focus on networking and relationship-building with decision-makers.
• Keep up with African digital payments trends and innovations.
• Document and showcase measurable impact from past partnerships.
• Check out this guide on Top FinTech Jobs in Nigeria for inspiration and growth ideas.
• Develop strong negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills.

Application Closing Date

15th March 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online here. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.