Strategic Partnership Manager, Bank Partnerships

Strategic Partnership Manager, Bank Partnerships

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As a Strategic Partner Manager you will work directly with Chime’s bank partners to deliver the company’s top priorities. You will be part of a team of partnership managers that serve as the primary point of contact between our bank partners and Chime’s product and marketing leadership. You will be responsible for driving the process to review and approve Chime’s top initiatives across product and marketing.

This is a critical role to represent Chime’s strategic growth drivers with our bank partners. The role reports to Chime’s Head of Bank Partnerships and Operations and requires strong strategic planning, problem‑solving skills, excellent organizational and prioritization skills, and clear communication skills.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $ and up to $. Full‑time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits.

• Lead day‑to‑day engagement with our bank partners to deliver against Chime’s strategic priorities and deliver new innovative products for our members
• Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure products meet bank requirements (regulatory, compliance, operational, customer service)
• Lead the end‑to‑end process with banks to review and approve product and marketing development
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with our bank partners and Chime stakeholders including Product, Compliance, Legal, Customer Experience, and Risk
• Act as primary point of contact to drive internal discussions with Chime stakeholders to address and incorporate bank partner feedback

• Expertise in the fintech banking and payments market and a deep familiarity with the regulatory landscape in banking, fintech, payments, and financial services
• Strong relationship building skills and partnership experience with the ability to take ownership and operate with autonomy
• A proven track record of leading complex initiatives with the ability to reach a timely resolution
• Results‑driven mindset and the ability to execute on complex, high‑pressure projects under tight deadlines
• A low ego and a knack for collaborating with a wide variety of people
• 7+ years of work experience, including:
• Partnerships experience at a regulated financial services company
• Experience in consumer banking or payment services
• Experience working at or with a high‑growth fintech startup

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user‑friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it’s starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we’re proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We are a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members.

• Our in‑office work policy is designed to keep you connected – four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company‑wide events depending on location.
• In‑office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401(k) match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Generous vacation policy and company‑wide Chime Days, bonus company‑wide paid days off.
• 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice.
• Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses.
• Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents.
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