Emerging Partnerships Analyst
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for innovative fintech solutions has grown exponentially, with the market expected to reach $324 billion by 2027. As a result, companies like Velera are seeking talented professionals to drive their partnerships and growth. With the rise of remote work, this Emerging Partnerships Analyst role offers a unique opportunity to work with a premier payments credit union service organization. Candidates with experience in fintech, banking technology, and partnership development are in high demand. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's focus on innovative financial technology solutions and its commitment to accelerating partners' success.
Job Description
About the Role
The Emerging Partnerships Analyst role is a critical component of Velera's partnerships team, responsible for supporting the company's emerging partnership efforts. This involves working closely with internal business units, technology teams, community financial institutions, fintech partners, and external networks to implement new product opportunities into scalable offerings. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the fintech landscape and emerging banking markets, as well as experience in structuring reseller, whitelabel, OEM, and referral contracts with other businesses.As an Emerging Partnerships Analyst, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end cross-functional formation of key fintech partnership initiatives, from ideation and concept validation through pilots all the way to commercialization and scaling. You will also identify, evaluate, and prioritize emerging fintech trends, technologies, and market opportunities aligned to Velera's strategic roadmap. This role requires strong communication, storytelling, and executive influence skills, as well as the ability to exhibit professionalism and lead complex cross-functional initiatives with enterprise-level visibility.
Velera is committed to accelerating partners' success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. As a company, it operates with velocity to help clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. The Emerging Partnerships Analyst will play a key role in driving this mission forward and contributing to the company's continued success.
What You Will Do
- Lead end-to-end cross-functional formation of key fintech partnership initiatives, from ideation and concept validation through pilots all the way to commercialization and scaling
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize emerging fintech trends, technologies, and market opportunities aligned to Velera's strategic roadmap
- Assist with the negotiation of key partnership terms through business cases, financial modeling, market sizing, and legal contract terms
- Serve as a cross-functional change agent for the organization in an ongoing effort to standardize a holistic approach to partnership commercialization
- Maintain deep understanding of competitive dynamics and partner needs within the fintech ecosystem
- Work with Velera technology teams to orchestrate the technical integration design of new products, services, and features through fintech partnerships
- Translate user needs, market insights, and research into clear product requirements and strategic use cases
- Ensure commercialization readiness across training, operations, support, compliance, contracting, and delivery teams
- Track partner performance, risks, and dependencies; communicate progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Curate and maintain strategic relationships with fintechs, clients, and technology providers to bring innovative capabilities to Velera's ecosystem
- Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning across the organization
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five (5) years of experience in partnerships, fintech, banking technology, or related innovation roles
- Strong understanding of banking technology, the fintech landscape, and emerging banking markets
- Experience with structuring reseller, whitelabel, OEM, and referral contracts with other businesses
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives with enterprise-level visibility
- Demonstrated success bringing new banking products or services to market through partnerships
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive influence skills
- Ability to exhibit professionalism and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically
Nice to Have
- Experience with Adjust and Excel
- Knowledge of the payments credit union service organization industry
- Familiarity with fintech trends and technologies
- Experience working with community financial institutions and technology providers
- Certification in a related field, such as business administration or finance
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a premier payments credit union service organization
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Comprehensive health and wellness program
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Retirement savings plan and other perks
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Highlight your experience in fintech, banking technology, and partnership development to stand out as a candidate.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your understanding of the fintech landscape and emerging banking markets during the interview process.
- Tip: Showcase your ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and drive results through partnerships.
- Tip: Emphasize your exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive influence skills, as these are critical to success in this role.
- Tip: Research Velera's company culture and values to demonstrate your alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
- Tip: Prepare examples of your experience with structuring reseller, whitelabel, OEM, and referral contracts with other businesses.
- Tip: Be ready to discuss your experience with Adjust and Excel, as well as any other relevant tools or technologies.
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