8+ years in strategic partnerships or business development, with 3+ years in payments or fintech
Proven experience negotiating commercial deals with financial and tech institutions
Track record of managing partner relationships and cross-functional initiatives from planning to execution
Strong initiative and ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Technical understanding of payment systems and Stripe's product strategy
Responsibilities
Manage priority payment-method partnerships and drive joint initiatives
Align internal and external stakeholders on shared goals and performance metrics
Develop relationships with senior executives at partner organizations
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute deals and product initiatives
Implement operational best practices in relationship management to enhance execution
Benefits
Opportunity to work with leading payment-method partners
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Autonomy in managing partnerships and initiatives
Access to Stripe's innovative product portfolio
Professional growth in the fintech and payments landscape
Full Job Description
What you'll do
We are looking for a Partner Development Manager to own and grow priority payment-method partnerships, with a focus on strategic wallets, buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, and related payment partners. You will manage day-to-day partner relationships, lead defined commercial and product initiatives, and work across Stripe to increase payment-method adoption and deliver better experiences for users.
This role requires sound commercial judgment, a structured approach to execution, and the ability to bring together internal and external stakeholders with different priorities. You will develop deep expertise in your partners and the payment-method ecosystem, using that context to identify opportunities, inform Stripe's decisions, and execute initiatives that support Stripe's product and business goals. Responsibilities
Manage one or more priority payment-method partnerships, driving the execution of joint initiatives and launching new offerings that benefit Stripe users
Manage internal and external stakeholders with varying priorities, driving alignment on shared goals and ensuring structured partner and deal management rooted in clear milestones, performance metrics, and opportunities of mutual interest
Develop and grow Stripe's relationships with partners, including their senior executives and leadership
Gather input from and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Risk, Legal, Product, and Engineering, to execute deals and related partner product initiatives
Bring an operationally focused mindset to relationship management, setting clear goals, running tight processes, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve execution
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements
8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships or business development, including 3+ years working in payments, fintech, or financial institutions, and 3+ years of experience negotiating commercial deals with financial and technology institutions
Experience leading commercial discussions or negotiations using established deal strategies and frameworks, with sound judgment about trade-offs and when to escalate
Experience owning partner relationships, channel or distribution initiatives, and/or cross-functional commercial programs from planning through execution, and working in a product-centric environment with meaningful internal and external dependencies
Ability to take initiative, handle ambiguity in a fast-moving organization, and thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders across a wide variety of functions
Technical acumen, including the ability to understand Stripe's product portfolio and strategy and use this understanding to define requirements with partners and evaluate new partnership opportunities, along with interest in and intellectual curiosity about payments, economic infrastructure, and Stripe's partners
Preferred qualifications
Experience in payments, payment methods, wallets, BNPL, or financial services
About Stripe
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size—from new startups to public companies—use our software to accept payments and manage their businesses online. Stripe helps new companies get started and grow their revenues, and established businesses accelerate into new markets and launch new business models. Stripe powers businesses all over the world, from the new startup that just launched yesterday to the Fortune 500 companies that we all know and love. Stripe is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Dublin, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, and more.
