Puzzle is hiring a
Senior Manager/Director, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Sr. Manager/Director of Partnerships at Puzzle, a fintech startup. The role involves managing partnership strategies, driving adoption of the platform among startups, providing guidance, representing the company at events, analyzing key metrics, staying informed on industry trends, and contributing to strategic initiatives focused on startup customers.

Requirements

• Founded a VC-backed company and/or have 7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or operations, preferably in an early-stage environment
• Demonstrated success at building partnerships and working relationships across the org including engineering and product teams, as well as with external partners
• A problem-solving whiz with strong analytical aptitude; you use data to drive decisions and results
• Able to write clear and concise communications for users and colleagues
• Possess a process-oriented mindset and can lead people to get things done
• Positive and optimistic attitude

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a partnership strategy and a set of partner-level relationships with top venture capital funds, startup accelerator programs, and other external partners in the startup ecosystem
• Develop strategies to drive adoption of Puzzle among thousands of startups and ensure companies have the resources they need to use our platform effectively
• Identify and coordinate opportunities for multiple engagements and events for founders; execute in collaboration with Partner and Puzzle’s GTM team
• Provide guidance to startups in 1:1 engagements, in partnership with Puzzle’s CPAs
• Represent Puzzle at startup ecosystem events and speaking engagements
• Analyze key metrics within startup portfolios, creating reports and providing insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as an advocate for improving the founder and VC experience when using Puzzle, synthesizing feedback from insights captured working in these communities
• Contribute to the development of programs and strategic initiatives focused on startup customers
• Stay informed on industry trends and the competitive landscape to guide strategic partnership decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Located in SF or NY is a plus!