Mono helps businesses in Africa access financial accounts for financial data and payments. Businesses of all sizes in Africa use our platform to retrieve account details, transactions and move money, reliably and securely, including Carbon, Renmoney, Inflow Finance, Tangerine Insurance, and many others.

In almost a year, we've introduced a steady cadence of innovations, such as statement pages, a no-code tool to retrieve bank statements, and much more. We've connected to 10% of all active bank accounts in Nigeria, and our investors include YCombinator, Entree Capital, and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Partnership Lead
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full time


Job Description

* At Mono, we are on a mission to power the future of open finance across Africa by building reliable, secure, and easy-to-integrate APIs. We are looking for a Product Partnership Lead to join our team and help us grow through strategic collaborations with banks, global platforms, and fintech enablers.
* In this role, you will be responsible for leading and owning high-impact external partnerships.
* You will work closely with major financial institutions and distribution platforms, while aligning with internal teams to deliver scalable solutions.
* If you have a strong grasp of the embedded fintech ecosystem and know how to drive partnerships from idea to execution, we would love to meet you.


What You Will Be Doing

* Lead, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships with key players (e.g., with banks, Mastercard, international enablers, distribution platforms)
* Drive alignment on commercial and technical terms that unlock growth opportunities
* Define and execute joint go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Product, Legal, and Sales teams
* Build and manage long-term relationships with partners, serving as their trusted contact at Mono
* Create and maintain a scalable play-book for onboarding and co-selling with new partners


Requirements

* Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with +3 years experience
* A strong understanding of the API and embedded fintech landscape
* Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
* A structured and strategic approach to problem-solving, with experience driving complex deals from start to finish
* Experience working on cross-border or regulated partnerships is a plus


Required Skills:

* Sales
* Commercial Acumen
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Benefits

* Stock options
* Flexible working hours
* Remote friendly
* Comprehensive Health Insurance
* Training Budget
* Housing Grant
* Team building events
* Weekly lunch (Lagos based employees).


Application Closing Date
17th July, 2025.