Senior Partnership Manager

at  Danske Bank

Would you like to play a significant role in the growth of Danske Bank and participate in building our partnerships? Keep reading since we have an exciting opportunity for you in Finland’s Commercial Partnerships team! We are looking for a senior colleague to develop strategic partnerships in Finland.

CREATING VALUE BY BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

The Commercial Partnerships Finland team is part of the Nordic Commercial Partnerships unit which responsibility is to ensure maximum commercial value of the partnerships we have in Danske Bank. As a bank we have a good commercial position and partnerships are an important part of our strategy. We have a passionate goal to identify and launch new partnerships in different business areas, and that’s why we are looking for a colleague to develop commercial partnerships in Finland.
“Best part about the job is interacting with many people from different business units and organizations. A typical workday can include a meeting with a startup in the morning to talk about potential partnership, lunch time with our strategic partner to agree on roadmap for the next quarter, and an afternoon planning coming initiatives with the bank’s management”, says your future colleague Huong Huynh.

As a Partnership Manager, you will have your own partnership portfolio for which you are responsible for. You will be handling the full collaboration with the partners, and make sure the partnerships are utilized accordingly to the strategy and customer needs. That includes:

• Setting and following up the targets.
• Driving initiatives to optimize the value of the partnerships.
• Securing that partnerships are compliant and following the Bank’s procedures.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to fulfill the commitments of the partnerships.
• Co-developing new partnership ideas to scale business opportunities both in the local and Nordic markets.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND COMMERCIAL MINDSET

We are looking for a professional who knows the banking business and its key products and processes, and who has enthusiasm for developing commercial partnerships.

We imagine that you have:

• Over 5 years of work experience, for example, in partnership management, customer-, or project management.
• Applicable university degree.
• Commercial mindset with good strategic understanding and capability to hands-on deliveries
• Skills to communicate effectively with partners and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Finnish and in English – Swedish is a great plus.

In addition, we value an independent and proactive approach to work, positivity, and good collaboration skills .
From my perspective, the ideal colleague will have a proven track record of developing and maintaining long-term strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders, particularly at the senior and executive levels of partner organizations. In short, the role requires a professional who can confidently represent the bank, driving mutually beneficial partnerships that align with our strategic goals and ensure sustained success over time”, describes Senior Partnership Manager, Sanna Haimila.

WORKING IN DANSKE BANK

“As part of the Nordic team, I have a wide perspective and get to work with different functions on local or Nordic level, and that way, I experience all the layers of working in a bank. Our strength is the people: we are a diverse and motivated team with so much experience between us. We support and root each other and are looking forward to having a new member to join us” , says Partnership Manager Ida von Boehm.
In Danske Bank you can be truly yourself, develop your skills and work flexibly in international environment. In addition, we offer high-quality personnel benefits to support your well-being.
Find out more: www.danskebank.com/careers .

• Setting and following up the targets.
• Driving initiatives to optimize the value of the partnerships.
• Securing that partnerships are compliant and following the Bank’s procedures.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to fulfill the commitments of the partnerships.
• Co-developing new partnership ideas to scale business opportunities both in the local and Nordic markets