Senior Manager - Strategic Partnership

About VARTIS Platforms (Formerly known as LenDenClub Techserve Pvt. Ltd.) At VARTIS Platforms, we are a corporate group on a mission to democratize credit access and empower millions of people through cutting-edge technology. We focus on building trust and convenience, leveraging AI to drive the information revolution for smarter risk management and operational efficiency. VARTIS Platforms is profitable, rapidly scaling, and industry-recognised. Our impact has been acknowledged with top honours, including being awarded as the Best Fintech Provider by Financial Express, a testament to our product excellence, customer experience, and leadership in regulated financial technology. Our portfolio includes: ● LenDenClub: An RBI-licensed P2P marketplace that connects borrowers with lenders in a seamless digital ecosystem. ● InstaMoney: Instant digital loans that enable quick, secure, and accessible financial support. ● Tijorie : India’s next-gen digital vault for wealth preservation, starting with 100% pure, insured 24K digital gold. ● InstaVyapaar : A structured working capital platform built exclusively for QR active kirana stores, pharmacies, and small retailers. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead Strategic Partnerships across InstaMoney and a new business vertical. This is a high-ownership, business-critical role focused on building and scaling partnerships that directly drive disbursements, revenue, and distribution scale . You will not only close deals, but also own partner performance and execution end-to-end . This role sits within the Business Team at Vartis Platforms. Key Responsibilities : Partnership Strategy & Pipeline Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of strategic partnerships across: Fintech platforms Regulated Entities Lending Service Providers (LSPs) Distribution and embedded finance partners Identify high-impact opportunities aligned with business goals Deal Structuring & Closure Lead end-to-end partner acquisition — from sourcing to closure Structure partnerships including: Commercial models Revenue share GTM approach and integration flows Negotiate and close mid to large-scale partnerships Partner Ownership & Execution Work alongside product as owner for key partnerships post-closure Drive onboarding, integration, and go-live with internal teams Track performance (disbursements, conversions, quality) and ensure targets are met Troubleshoot execution challenges and unblock issues proactively Growth & Expansion Identify opportunities to scale existing partnerships through: Upselling / cross-selling New use cases / product extensions Continuously improve partner contribution to business outcomes Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product, Credit, Tech, and Ops teams Ensure seamless partner integration and execution Act as a bridge between internal teams and external partners What We’re Looking For 4–6 years of experience in Strategic Partnerships / Business Development / Alliances Prior experience in Fintech, Lending, BFSI, Real Estate, or aggregator ecosystems Proven ability to close and scale mid-to-large partnerships Strong understanding of partnership-led growth and distribution models Ability to operate with high ownership in a fast-paced, unstructured environment Strong communication and negotiation skills Bonus Experience working with LSPs, NBFCs or fintech platforms Exposure to partnership structuring (commercials, risk sharing etc.) Experience managing pan-India partnerships If you enjoy building partnerships, closing deals, and driving real business impact , we’d love to connect.