Senior Partnerships Manager Payments and Network
Dave is a financial app that provides ExtraCash overdraft access, checking accounts, and savings Goals accounts. It serves consumers seeking tools to manage spending, savings, deposits, and short-term cash needs.
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About Dave
Dave is a financial technology company that offers a consumer financial app, rather than operating as a bank. Its products include ExtraCash overdraft access of up to $500 for eligible members, Dave Checking with a debit Mastercard and early direct deposit, and Goals accounts for savings. Deposit accounts are provided through Coastal Community Bank or another partner bank, and Dave also provides budgeting, fraud monitoring, account support, and financial-management features.
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About the Role
You will own partnerships that enable money movement across the platform, including card networks, payment processors, tokenization providers, fraud platforms, reconciliation infrastructure, and cash-access partners. You will lead commercial strategy, improve payment reliability and scalability, evaluate infrastructure opportunities, and coordinate initiatives with Product, Engineering, Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in digital banking, fintech, or payments across product, strategy, or partnership roles.
- Commercial and financial acumen in unit economics, revenue performance, pricing models, and commercial agreements.
- Communication skills to influence partners and internal technical and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Own the portfolio of payments and network partners.
- Lead commercial strategy, including interchange optimization, network incentives, processor economics, contract renewals, and cost management.
- Optimize service levels, settlement quality, and reconciliation performance with Financial Ops.
- Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions, multi-processor strategies, and emerging payment technologies.
- Monitor payments market trends, competitive developments, and partnership opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional growth, distribution, and platform partnership initiatives.
Benefits
- Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture
- Home office stipend
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
- Financial advisor and financial wellness support
- Flexible PTO
- Company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
- All-company in-person and virtual events