Partnership Lead

Partnership Lead – Co-branded Credit Card ProgrammeLocation: London | HybridSalary: £70,000 + Bonus + BenefitsA high-growth digital lender is seeking a Partnership Lead to join its Commercial team and take full ownership of a new co-branded credit card initiative, developed in collaboration with a major global brand.This is a key strategic role where you’ll be the primary contact for the partner, driving the successful launch and long-term growth of the programme in the UK. You\’ll play a central role in customer acquisition, proposition development, and performance analysis—shaping the direction of a major product with significant visibility across the business.You’ll work cross-functionally with teams including Operations, Tech, Risk, and Marketing, taking full responsibility for delivery, reporting, and programme optimisation.Key Responsibilities:Own the end-to-end performance and delivery of a new co-branded credit card propositionAct as the main point of contact for the brand partner, ensuring alignment across both organisationsLead all reporting and governance processes, including weekly trading updates and monthly reviewsDrive acquisition across multiple channels, such as digital, in-store, display, and socialDevelop and refine propositions using customer insights, test-and-learn activity, and performance dataRepresent the programme internally, securing buy-in and influencing prioritisation and resourcing decisionsCandidate Profile:Strong marketing or commercial experience within a regulated environment—ideally consumer creditHighly analytical, with experience working with customer, channel, and portfolio performance dataProven ability to build compelling business cases and influence senior stakeholdersTrack record of managing large budgets and external agencies or partnersBroad acquisition channel knowledge, including experience with testing and optimisationCollaborative, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentExperience in travel, retail, or hospitality sectors is a plus