Job Description
Job Summary
- The Senior Channel & Partnership Manager plays a critical role in driving the strategic vision of the company’s digital channels by managing third-party service providers, ensuring operational efficiency, and optimizing these channels for business growth.
- This role requires a proactive leader who can manage vendor relationships, oversee digital channel performance, and ensure the seamless integration of digital platforms into the company's ecosystem.
- Reporting directly to the Head of Business Operations, the Channel & Partnership Manager will also collaborate with various internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Job Scope
- The Senior Channel & Partnership Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s digital channels, ensuring the smooth integration and operation of third-party services tied to key platforms such as the Wealth Management Portal, Credit Portal, USSD, and other digital sales channels.
- This role involves managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and cross-functional teams, to ensure the success of the company's digital offerings.
- The manager will also ensure regulatory compliance and work closely with product and business teams to maximize the efficiency and growth of digital channels.
Duties & Responsibilities
Channel Management:
- Oversee the performance of the company’s digital channels (Wealth Management Portal, Credit Portal, USSD, etc.) and ensure they are fully optimized for business growth and operational efficiency.
- Continuously evaluate the performance of these channels and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Ensure seamless integration and operation of third-party services with the company’s platforms.
Partnership & Collaboration:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams (Product, IT, Business Operations) and external vendors to ensure smooth channel operations.
- Act as a liaison between the company and third-party vendors, ensuring that SLAs (Service Level Agreements) are met.
Vendor Relationship Management:
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and outsourced software/application providers.
- Ensure timely updates, integrations, and issue resolution with vendors to ensure smooth operations of digital channels.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with third-party service providers.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure that all digital channels comply with industry regulations and internal policies.
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure that all partnerships and operations align with relevant regulatory standards.
Channel Optimization:
- Continuously review and optimize the company’s digital channels to ensure they are aligned with the company’s business goals.
- Drive efficiency through improved integration and utilization of digital platforms.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the operation of digital channels.
Reporting & Analytics:
- Provide detailed reports on the performance of digital channels, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as uptime, transaction success rate, and user engagement.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Present insights and performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent qualification is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in digital channel management, vendor relationship management, or a similar role within a technology-driven organization.
- Proven experience managing third-party vendors and optimizing digital channels for business growth.
- Strong knowledge of the financial services industry and its regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.