Partnership Manager (Fintech)

We are building a professional M&A & acquisition platform for Buyers, business owners, and operators in Fintech and AI projects. Our platform includes a Dealboard (buy/sell companies, secondary market), a Resource Hub, and a Skill Exchange. We are looking for a Partnerships & Deal Manager to own our deal pipeline and build strategic relationships that drive growth.

📋 Responsibilities

Volunteer Analytic Manager

• Community management, book a calls & online conference
• Intake, review and publish deal listings (buy/sell companies, secondary market deals)
• Vet submissions for quality and completeness before listing
• Maintain deal pipeline — track status from listing to closed/expired
• Facilitate introductions between buyers and sellers
• Coordinate NDAs, data room access, and process milestone
• Follow up with deal participants to keep momentum and close the feedback loop
• Archive and analyze deal data (deal types, size, conversion rates)

Deal Flow Development

• Proactively source new deals — reach out to M&A advisors, brokers, PE/VC firms
• Build and maintain relationships with serial acquirers, investors, and operators looking to exit
• Identify secondary market opportunities and bring them onto the platform

Partnerships

• Identify and approach strategic partners — law firms, accounting/audit firms, investment banks, M&A advisors, accelerators, VC funds
• Structure partnership formats: referral agreements, co-branded content, deal flow sharing
• Manage ongoing partner relationships and deliver on partnership commitments
• Negotiate and execute partnership agreements together with the Founder
• Represent the community at industry events, conferences, and meetups

Reporting

• Weekly deal pipeline report to Founder/PM
• Track partnership KPIs: referrals, deal flow volume, revenue attribution

✅ Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, business development, or partnerships
• Understanding of deal structures: M&A, secondary market transactions, equity deals
• Strong network in Fintech, VC/PE, or startup ecosystem — preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organized — able to manage multiple deals and relationships simultaneously
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment
• English: Intermediate or higher (written and spoken)

🎯 Nice to Have

• Background in Fintech, AI, or SaaS
• Experience with community-driven platforms or marketplaces
• Existing relationships with M&A advisors or brokers in CEE/DACH/US markets