# Lead Strategic Partnerships Manager, Financial Services at Forter

- Company: Forter
- What the company does: AI powered fraud, abuse, and payment decisions — so your best customers feel less friction, and you leave no revenue behind. Backed by Bessemer and NEA.
- Company website: https://www.forter.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States - New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $196K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forter/jobs/8574755002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/forter-lead-strategic-partnerships-manager-financial-services/

## About the role

Forter is seeking a Lead Strategic Partnerships Manager, Financial Services to own and accelerate our most strategic relationships across the global payments ecosystem. Reporting to the VP of Global Strategic Partnerships, this position carries expanded ownership: you will set the vision for Forter's PSP and issuing bank partnership strategy, close and structure landmark deals, and serve as an internal authority on how the Financial Services landscape intersects with Forter's AI-powered fraud and identity platform.

## What they're looking for

- Demonstrated ability to own, structure, and close complex multi-million-dollar deals with PSPs, issuing banks, card networks, or major financial institutions
- Deep knowledge of the payments ecosystem: PSPs, acquirers, issuers, card networks, 3DS/Trusted Authentication, fraud prevention, and related identity domains
- Executive presence and credibility: you build trust at the C-suite level and can navigate complex, multi-stakeholder organizations with confidence
- Outstanding communication skills — clear, compelling writer and presenter, able to distill complex topics into sharp, visual storytelling for any audience
- Ability to travel as needed (~20–30%), including internationally
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, MBA or equivalent preferred

Tags: Business Development