Loyalty Partnerships Manager

Job description

Taekus is a profitable fintech and travel startup building a next-generation premium banking and rewards ecosystem for affluent customers. With $70M+ in annual revenue and $3B+ in annual transaction volume, we’re entering a new stage of growth focused on scaling our core banking systems, rewards infrastructure, and partner integrations. We’re seeking a Loyalty Partnerships Manager to source, structure, and manage strategic relationships with airline and hotel partners. This role will play a critical part in expanding and enhancing our rewards platform—ensuring our members have access to best-in-class redemption options and exclusive travel experiences. You’ll work closely with founders and cross-functional partners across partnerships, product, finance, and operations to build and scale a world-class loyalty network for a high-growth fintech platform. Your Responsibilities - Own and manage relationships with airline and hotel loyalty partners - Support negotiation and structuring of partnership agreements, including commercial terms and integrations - Collaborate with product and engineering teams to launch and maintain partner integrations - Manage ongoing partner performance, identifying opportunities to optimize value for both Taekus and partners - Coordinate marketing and promotional initiatives with partners to drive engagement and usage - Help develop new partnership opportunities across global travel providers - Monitor industry trends across airline and hotel loyalty programs to inform strategy - Support expansion of Taekus’s global rewards ecosystem What We're Looking For - 5–10 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or loyalty programs - Experience working with airline, hotel, or travel loyalty programs (or adjacent fintech/rewards platforms) - Strong understanding of loyalty ecosystems, points economics, and partner structures - Experience negotiating and managing external partnerships - Ability to manage multiple partner relationships and initiatives simultaneously - Strong communication and relationship management skills - Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate partnership performance - Builder mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment You’d Love This Job If - You want to build and expand a premium global travel loyalty network - You enjoy working directly with external partners and structuring strategic deals - You’re excited to operate at the intersection of fintech, travel, and rewards - You thrive in high-ownership roles with direct impact on company growth About Taekus Taekus is a 6-year-old luxury financial services company that offers travel rewards credit cards, debit cards, and other banking services for the affluent market. We currently process $3B+ annually in transactions and operate as a highly profitable company. With a lean team of under 20 employees, we’re undergoing tremendous growth as we redefine the premium banking and rewards experience. What We Offer - Competitive salary and stock option plan - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - 401(k) plan with 5% company match - Flexible vacation policy - Fully remote work environment