Partnership Manager at OPay Digital Services Limited - Recruit with Adenike

Recruit with Adenike - Our client OPay is a leading financial technology company committed to driving financial inclusion and providing seamless digital payment solutions across Africa. Through innovative technology and an extensive agent network, OPay empowers individuals and businesses with secure, fast, and reliable financial services including payments, transfers, savings, lending, and more.-

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnership Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Partnership Manager to identify, build, and manage strategic business relationships that drive growth and market expansion.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and experience in partnership development within fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard business partners to support OPay’s expansion strategy.
• Develop and execute partnership plans that drive revenue, customer acquisition, and product adoption.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle—from prospecting, negotiation, contracting to activation.
• Maintain strong relationships with key external partners and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to deliver partnership initiatives.
• Track partnership performance and provide periodic business reports and insights.
• Conduct market and competitor research to uncover new partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of proven experience in Partnership Management, Business Development, or related roles (preferably in fintech, telco, financial services, or FMCG).
• Exceptional negotiation, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Target-driven and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance incentives
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
• Pension
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced fintech environment
• Learning and development support

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitmentforce.africa@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email. Example: Partnership Manager.