Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Branded Entertainment, Chime
$239-330k
+ Bonus and competitive equity package
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$239-330k
+ Bonus and competitive equity package
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- This is a hands-on builder role
- 12+ years in strategic partnerships, branded entertainment, sports marketing, or cultural marketing within leading consumer brands, agencies, or entertainment organizations
- A track record of landing and activating high-profile partnerships and sponsorships that drove meaningful brand relevance and audience growth
- Deep understanding of how modern brands authentically show up in sports and entertainment ecosystems
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex sponsorship, licensing, or talent agreements
- Strong creative instincts paired with commercial judgment — you know how to balance bold ideas with business reality
- Established relationships across leagues, agencies, talent representation, and media platforms
- Experience translating partnerships into integrated campaigns across owned, earned, and paid channels
- Builder mentality with comfort operating without heavy infrastructure
- Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership while remaining hands-on
What the job involves
- This role will define how we show up across sports, music, and entertainment — not as a sponsor, but as a meaningful brand presence that drives measurable business growth
- As Sr Director of Strategic Partnerships & Branded Entertainment, you will build and lead Chime’s partnerships function
- You will own strategy, brand and talent deals, activation plans, and performance accountability
- This role reports to the VP of Brand & Creative and works closely with Growth, Product Marketing, Finance, and Legal to ensure partnerships translate into brand equity, customer acquisition, and long-term value
- You will personally source, structure, and close high-impact deals while establishing the operating model for a high-performing team
- You'll define and scale Chime’s presence across sports, music, and entertainment in ways that make the brand culturally relevant and genuinely wanted
- Identify, structure, and close high-impact partnerships with creators, leagues, teams, athletes, talent, studios, and platforms
- Build a strategic roadmap for how Chime shows up in culture — including tentpole moments, episodic content, long-term brand platforms, and emerging opportunities
- Develop breakthrough activation and collaboration ideas in partnership with Brand & Creative teams that translate into culturally resonant storytelling
- Integrate partnerships into major campaign moments and product launches to amplify brand impact
- Build scalable frameworks for talent and ambassador partnerships, including content expectations and performance incentives
- Own the full lifecycle of partnerships from sourcing through renewal, ensuring long-term relationship health
- Establish clear evaluation criteria and investment guardrails to prioritize the right deals
- Develop measurement systems that track brand lift, engagement, and downstream acquisition impact
- Build the team, operating model, and external partner ecosystem required to grow the function over time
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.
Freddie
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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