Strategic Partnership Manager, Chime
Bank Partnerships
$130.1-180.6k
+ Bonus and competitive equity
Fridays are remote days
4 days a week in office (New York City, NY)
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$130.1-180.6k
+ Bonus and competitive equity
Fridays are remote days
4 days a week in office (New York City, NY)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires strong strategic planning, problem solving skills, excellent organizational and prioritization skills, and clear communication skills
- Have expertise in the fintech banking and payments market and a deep familiarity with the regulatory landscape in banking, fintech, payments, and financial services
- Have strong relationship building skills and partnership experience with the ability to take ownership and operate with autonomy
- Have a proven track record of leading complex initiatives with the ability to reach a timely resolution
- Are driven by results and enjoy doing whatever it takes to execute on complex, high-pressure projects under tight deadlines
- Have a low ego and a knack for collaborating with a wide variety of people
- Have 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
What the job involves
- 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
- This role will report to Chime’s Head of Bank Partnerships and Operations
- You'll 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
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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