Strategic Partnerships Manager (UK) in Slough

Kharon is seeking a full-time, Strategic Partnerships Manager based in London, UK. This role requires in-office attendance 4 days per week, with additional flexibility awarded after successful onboarding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture and expand current partnerships, leveraging a deep understanding of the competitive market.
• Innovate collaboration and market entry strategies, track and enhance performance, and provide targeted guidance for both established and emerging partnerships.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of potential partners, focusing on creating joint revenue opportunities.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with partnerships, ensuring alignment with the organization's risk management policies and regulatory compliance.
• Perform detailed market research to inform strategies for acquiring new clients and expanding market presence.
• Oversee partnership legalities, including contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Use data-driven insights to measure partnership performance, guide decision-making, and identify areas for improvement or adjustment in strategy.
• Stay updated on best practices in partnership management, negotiation techniques, and industry-specific knowledge to maintain a competitive edge.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of total experience in business development, partnership management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in the German language is a plus!
• Sales experience working with law firms, consultants, advisors, system integrators, and APIs and proven experience with business intelligence research.
• Familiarity with data providers serving this space, in particular, is preferred.
• Familiarity with AML, KYC, GRC, sanctions, export controls, trade compliance, supply chain risk, conflict and illicit finance analysis, banking sector risk management and compliance, or other national security-related matters.

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats and international commerce. Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionise the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalise that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible.

From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimise protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.

Reporting directly to the VP of Strategic Partnerships (USA) and aligning closely with the Head of Corporate Sales (UK/EMEA), your primary mission will be to manage and enhance existing partnerships while strategically scouting and securing new ones in the UK and European market, with a focus on maximising revenue and customer loyalty. In this multifaceted role, you will take a vigilant approach to risk management, ensuring that every partnership aligns seamlessly with Kharon’s risk and compliance frameworks.

This will involve a hands-on approach to the legal intricacies of partnerships, from drafting contracts to negotiating terms and overseeing dispute resolution, ensuring that each partnership stands on a solid legal foundation. To be successful in this role, it is crucial that you have comprehensive knowledge regarding GRC, business intelligence research, conflict and illicit finance analysis, banking sector risk management and compliance, or other national security-related matters.

To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.

To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect:

• Fully sponsored private insurance
• Pension plan with 3% employer contribution
• Paid holiday leave

Interested? Please apply by visiting our website and navigating to our careers page! We do our best to respond to each application we receive, so be on the lookout for an email from us!

The base salary range at Kharon is set between £100k,000-£120k GBP annually.