Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem

Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem at a Bank - Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Banking sector (One of the new generation banks) is recruiting for qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Chief Digital Community

Grade: SBO - DM

Job Summary

• The Head, Fintech Partnerships & Ecosystem is responsible for driving the Bank’s fintech partnership strategy, expanding the digital ecosystem, and delivering measurable business value through innovation, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
• The role ensures the development of strategic collaborations, seamless integration of fintech solutions, and adherence to regulatory, data security, and risk management standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the expansion of strategic fintech partnerships to enhance the Bank’s ecosystem and competitive positioning.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard fintech partners aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and launch innovative products and services within optimal timelines.
• Ensure reduced time-to-market for partnership-driven initiatives.
• Structure and manage partnerships to achieve strong return on investment (ROI) and measurable business outcomes.
• Drive revenue growth through increased cross-selling opportunities enabled by fintech collaborations.
• Monitor and improve the commercial performance of all fintech partnerships.
• Ensure strict adherence to data security, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements in all partnerships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fintech partnerships in collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and Information Security teams.
• Oversee the seamless and efficient integration of fintech technologies into the Bank’s systems and platforms.
• Promote innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Provide periodic reports to Management on partnership performance, risks, and opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage increase in the number of strategic fintech partnerships.
• Time taken to launch new features or services with fintech partners.
• Return on investment (ROI) from fintech partnerships.
• Percentage increase in cross-selling success driven by partnerships.
• Compliance with data security and privacy standards.
• Effectiveness in identifying and mitigating risks associated with partnerships.
• Efficiency in integrating fintech technologies into existing systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage
• 10–15 years’ experience in banking, fintech, digital transformation, or partnerships.
• Proven track record in managing fintech partnerships or digital ecosystems

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.