Senior Business Development and Partnership Officer at a Fast-Growing Fintech Company - Future Moves Recruitment Agency Limited (FMR Agency)

Future Moves Recruitment Agency Limited (FMR Agency) - Our client, a fast-growing fintech company in the cross-border payments space, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Business Development and Partnership Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Industry: Fintech / Cross-Border Payments

About the Role

• This role is core to revenue growth and market expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and unlocking new business corridors, building high-impact strategic partnerships, and driving commercial growth across multiple channels.
• In addition to partnerships and business development, this role will own early-stage marketing and growth efforts, including social media, content direction, and brand visibility, until a fully dedicated marketing team is established.
• The ideal candidate is a commercial thinker, relationship builder, and execution-driven operator who can move seamlessly between strategy, partnerships, sales, and growth marketing.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Expansion:

• Identify, evaluate, and launch new cross-border business corridors to drive transaction volume and revenue growth
• Develop and execute market entry strategies across target regions and customer segments
• Drive pipeline generation, lead conversion, and revenue opportunities across B2B and institutional clients
• Conduct market intelligence to identify emerging opportunities, trends, and competitive positioning

Strategic Partnerships & Channel Development:

• Build and manage strategic partnerships across fintechs, financial institutions, payment providers, aggregators, and ecosystem players
• Develop channel partnerships to drive customer acquisition and transaction volume
• Structure and negotiate commercial partnership agreements aligned with company growth objectives
• Own partner lifecycle management — onboarding, engagement, performance tracking, and optimization

Commercial & Revenue Growth:

• Drive deal sourcing, negotiation, and closure with enterprise and high-value partners
• Collaborate with leadership on revenue strategy and growth targets
• Track and report on partnership performance, revenue contribution, and ROI

Marketing & Growth:

• Lead and execute growth initiatives across digital and offline channels to support acquisition and brand awareness
• Oversee and manage social media presence, ensuring consistent and engaging brand communication
• Drive content direction including thought leadership, product storytelling, and market education
• Support campaign execution, partnerships marketing, and go-to-market initiatives
• Generate insights from campaigns and user behavior to improve growth performance

Brand Representation & Industry Engagement

• Represent the company at industry events, fintech forums, and networking platforms
• Build strong industry relationships to enhance brand credibility and partnership opportunities

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
• 5–7 years’ experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial roles
• Strong experience within fintech, payments, banking, FX, or cross-border financial services
• Proven track record of closing partnerships, opening markets, and driving revenue growth

Core Competencies:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale strategic partnerships
• Experience identifying and launching new markets or business corridors
• Solid understanding of digital marketing and growth fundamentals
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly execution-driven, proactive, and adaptable in fast-paced environments

Salary
N700,000 Net per month (Slightly Negotiable depending on experience).

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and a detailed application letter to: hr@fmragency.com using the job title as subject of mail.