Strategic Alignment Manager

Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation. Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market.

Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking: www.geidea.net

To maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new Strategic Alignment Manager:

Job purpose:

Support the talent acquisition function, follow established best operational practice through the use of HCM systems and take the responsibility for assigned areas of recruitment and reporting activities in order to attract, select and onboard talent in line with business requirements in that location.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

1- Strategic Partnerships & International Alliances

• Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with major partners, industry leaders, and international associations.
• Represent the company in high-level negotiations, forums, and global industry events to enhance visibility and influence.
• Drive collaboration opportunities that expand the company's strategic footprint and long-term market position.

2- Card Issuance Program Management

• Lead card issuance projects from inception to execution, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and market requirements.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of card programs, including design, launch, adoption, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and market competitiveness.

3- Loyalty Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and manage partnerships that enhance loyalty programs and customer engagement.
• Identify strategic partners that can expand the value proposition of loyalty initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and market insights to improve loyalty offerings and retention strategies.

4- Strategic Initiatives & Alignment

• Design, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives within assigned business areas.
• Ensure alignment of initiatives with company objectives, financial goals, and market dynamics.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership by providing insights, business cases, and recommendations for growth.

5- Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment

• Act as the central link between Sales, Business Development, Operations, and Loyalty teams to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives.
• Drive efficiency and problem-solving in complex, cross-functional projects.
• Provide thought leadership to ensure company-wide consistency in strategic direction.

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, or Program Management, preferably in FinTech, Payments, or Banking.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale partnerships, card issuance programs, or loyalty collaborations.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities at senior and international levels.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, business case development, and market analysis.
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams toward strategic objectives.

Join our dynamic team as a Strategic Alignment Manager and contribute to our FinTech mission of releasing cutting-edge financial products into the market. Apply your project management skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape the future of the payments industry.

Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most.

Customer first - It's embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach.

Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve.

Real - No jargon and no excuses!

Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.

Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before

Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.

We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.