Partnership Manager - Payments & FinTech (m/f/d)

Aareon is the leading provider of SaaS solutions for the European property industry. With our software, we digitise and connect the industry and support our clients in optimising processes and acting more sustainably. Our solutions address the major challenges of our time: climate change, housing shortage and skills shortage.

We value a working environment in which diversity and flexibility are appreciated, cooperation in partnership and mutual support in the team are a matter of course and learning is perceived as an opportunity.

Become part of our international team! Become part of #OneAareon! We are looking forward to meeting YOU!

Responsibilities

• Partnership management: Experienced expert in Payments / Embedded Financial Products able to identify and negotiate partnership for most attractive financial services to sell into our clients
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify lucrative opportunities for embedding payment and financial solutions within the Aareon ecosystem
• Evaluate potential avenues for growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or internal development, providing clear recommendations on the optimal path forward
• Proactively seek and establish relationships with potential partners, negotiating terms that align with Aareon's strategic goals and values
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of payment solutions
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure Aareon Pay remains at the cutting edge of payment innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as a minimum with a preference for advanced degrees in relevant fields
• Several years of professional experience in the payments industry with a proven track record of success in partnerships and product strategy in a start-up or FinTech environment
• Deep understanding of the European payments landscape, coupled with insights into emerging trends and technologies
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities, capable of identifying opportunities and crafting compelling business cases
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in multiple languages; proficiency in English and German is necessary
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and adaptable to evolving business needs
• Ideally experience in the Real Estate Industry, and brokering B2B and B2B2C financial products