Strategic Partnerships – Credit, Product & Data

Plaid

. Identify and prioritize external data partnerships that improve Plaid’s Credit products, insights, and roadmap .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $202,800 - $266,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing external data partnerships to enhance credit products, with a strong focus on sourcing, structuring, and negotiating complex agreements. Proven ability to collaborate with product and engineering teams to drive innovative data capabilities in the financial services and fintech sectors.

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Data Partnerships ManagementComplex Negotiation SkillsFinancial Services ExperienceProduct OrientationStrategic Mindset

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Hard Skills

Partnership Lifecycle ManagementMarket MappingSourcingStructuringNegotiation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic ThinkingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

FintechCredit ProductsData IntegrationBusiness DevelopmentDynamic Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and prioritize external data partnerships that improve Plaid’s Credit products, insights, and roadmap
Work closely with Product and Engineering to translate product needs into partnership opportunities and bring new data capabilities to market
Lead the full partnership lifecycle from market mapping and sourcing through diligence, structuring, negotiation, and execution
Grow partnerships from initial integration through scaled usage, continually identifying opportunities to expand their impact
Build and manage external data partnerships supporting Plaid’s Credit products
Identify and prioritize partners, develop creative commercial structures, and negotiate complex agreements balancing product, economic, and strategic considerations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in data partnerships, product partnerships, business development, or a related field
Experience working in financial services, fintech, credit, or data businesses
Track record of sourcing, structuring, and negotiating complex strategic and commercial partnerships
Strong product orientation and ability to work closely with technical teams on complex data and integration topics
Strategic mindset with the ability to build a broader partner ecosystem
Excitement about using differentiated data to improve lending decisions and expand access to credit
Demonstrated ability to succeed in dynamic, high-growth environments where roles and processes are still being defined
Ability to work from the associated Plaid office at least 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Commission may be offered depending on the position
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)