Head of Strategic Partnerships

Remitly

Head of Strategic Partnerships at Remitly, leading strategic collaborations and business opportunities for growth. Driving partnerships in the payments and fintech space while shaping corporate strategy.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $212,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and execute Remitly's strategic partnerships roadmap
Lead end-to-end deal execution
Own strategic relationships with Remitly's most important existing partners
Identify and evaluate adjacent business opportunities
Contribute to corporate strategy by synthesizing partnership pipeline insights
Lead initial M&A evaluation and screening
Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance
Represent Remitly at industry conferences and in executive-level meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in strategic partnerships, business development, or corporate strategy
Significant experience in payments, fintech, or financial services
Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing complex partnerships
Deep understanding of the global payments ecosystem
Experience evaluating and executing M&A transactions or strategic investments
Strong commercial acumen
Exceptional relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with ambiguity and a self-directed approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education and travel benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic partnershipsbusiness developmentcorporate strategyM&A evaluationnegotiatingclosing partnershipsevaluating investmentspaymentsfintechfinancial services

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingwritten communicationverbal communicationcommercial acumenself-directedcomfort with ambiguity