Senior Manager banking and Payments partnerships
ALsyed Waseem pvt Ltd
PKR 1,400,000 • Published Date: • Multiple Cities (Remote)
Description
Alsyed Waseem Pvt Ltd is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager for Banking and Payments Partnerships to spearhead the establishment and growth of strategic alliances within the Pakistani financial ecosystem. This pivotal role involves leveraging extensive experience in banking, fintech, and payment solutions to build and nurture relationships with commercial banks, payment institutions, and large merchants. The successful candidate will lead a team of 10 specialists and collaborate closely with local and international payment partners, including Easypaisa and JazzCash, to drive market expansion and integration of innovative payment methods such as wallets, IBFT, and Raast. The ideal professional brings 5 to 10 years of demonstrated success in payments, corporate banking, or acquiring sectors along with a proven ability to engage with senior leadership such as Directors or Vice Presidents. With deep knowledge of Pakistan's banking infrastructure and digital payments landscape, this role demands excellent negotiation skills and the capability to independently manage complex partnership agreements. Fluency in English is required, and familiarity with Urdu is advantageous. This full-time, remote contract position offers a competitive salary between PKR 1.4 million and 2.8 million monthly, plus performance bonuses, and presents a unique opportunity to lead and shape payment partnerships in an emerging market.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the partnership strategy by identifying, engaging, and securing relationships with commercial banks, payment institutions, and financial organizations to expand the company’s footprint in Pakistan.
Conduct high-level meetings and negotiations with heads of Payments, Merchant Acquiring, Transaction Banking, and Corporate Banking departments, building trust and facilitating mutually beneficial agreements.
Develop and maintain strong connections with mid-size and large merchants to understand their payment needs, support onboarding, and enhance satisfaction and retention.
Coordinate with local payment platforms including Easypaisa and JazzCash to integrate and optimize payment channels, ensuring seamless and secure transactions across different methods such as wallets, Inter-Bank Funds Transfer (IBFT), and Raast.
Identify new business opportunities within the payments ecosystem and continuously assess market trends to recommend and implement growth initiatives and innovative solutions.
Manage and mentor a team of 10 professionals, fostering a collaborative environment, promoting professional development, and driving high performance aligned with organizational goals.
Prepare detailed partnership proposals, strategic plans, and performance reports to present to international leadership and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Maintain expert knowledge of Pakistan’s regulatory framework, banking infrastructure, and digital payment technologies to ensure compliance and competitive advantage.
Represent the company in industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance brand presence and network with key stakeholders in banking and financial technology sectors.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with marketing, product development, and operations teams to align partnership objectives with business requirements and deliver superior customer experience.
Cities
Islamabad, Pakistan | Karachi, Pakistan (Remote)
Experience
5 Years
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Required Skills
- Partnership Management
- Payments Ecosystem Knowledge
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Banking Infrastructure
- Digital Payments
- Business Development
Nice to Have Skills
- Market Analysis