• Own the strategy and pipeline for partnerships that align with NEWITY’s growth objectives and target segments. • Source, evaluate, and close partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, and key service providers from outreach through contracting. • Grow existing partnerships through regular business reviews, performance optimization, and upsell/cross-sell initiatives. • Represent NEWITY at conferences, industry events, and partner meetings, including regular travel, to build brand presence and executive-level relationships. • Partner with marketing, product, risk, and operations to scope, launch, and scale partnership initiatives with clear business cases, goals, and timelines. • Own partnership performance dashboards, KPIs, forecasts, and senior leadership reporting, providing data-driven recommendations to improve results. • Collaborate with legal and finance on deal structures, pricing, and contract terms to ensure attractive, scalable agreements. • Mentor junior team members and help build processes, playbooks, and best practices for the business development function.