Strategic Partnerships Manager Job at Dfcu Bank

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 – 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 8 hours per day

Salary: UGX

Number of Vacancies: 01

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Hiring Organization: Dfcu Bank

Job Details:

Position: Strategic Partnerships Manager
Reporting to: Head Ecosystems & Partnerships
Location: Kampala

Job Purpose: The Strategic Partnerships Manager will scout, develop, and manage relationships with partners to enhance dfcu’s ambition of entering new business lines and strengthening its core business. This role involves cross-functional coordination, creative problem-solving, partnership development, and leading engagement, strategy, and negotiations with dfcu’s strategic partners.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead sourcing, prioritization, and execution of strategic alliances and partnerships in line with dfcu’s goals.
• Craft impactful partnership strategies and execute deals to support dfcu’s growth ambitions.
• Develop business cases for partnership opportunities, including market forecasts, financial modeling, and synergy evaluations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnership deals.
• Manage partner and deal processes to achieve mutual business objectives.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Address business risk management requirements in all stages of partnership engagement.
• Lead teams through complex relationship management with a clear vision and tight processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting.
• 6-8 years of experience in influencing and managing partners and negotiating complex agreements.
• Proven experience in driving strategic commercial partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Expertise in negotiating and commercializing partnership contracts.
• Knowledge of licensing and intellectual property is a plus.
• Ambitious, resourceful, meticulous, and adaptable.
• Commercial-oriented with a focus on finding mega opportunities.
• Customer-focused and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in developing relationships and partnerships internally and externally.
• Effective problem-solving abilities with sound theoretical understanding.
• Able to facilitate change by questioning assumptions and challenging views.
• Decisive and confident in making decisions under pressure.
• A great listener and collaborator, continuously learning from teams and experts.

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Application Procedure: If you meet the requirements, forward your application with a detailed CV, your current position, and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), by close of business on Friday, May 31, 2024, to the email address below:

Email: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Dfcu Bank is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on gender or race. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted at +256 312 300391.

Disclaimer: Dfcu Bank does not solicit or accept payments from candidates for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate engaging in such transactions will be disqualified.