Lead Strategic Partnerships Manager

About the Role Forter is seeking a Lead Strategic Partnerships Manager, Financial Services to own and accelerate our most strategic relationships across the global payments ecosystem. Reporting to the VP of Global Strategic Partnerships, this position carries expanded ownership: you will set the vision for Forter's PSP and issuing bank partnership strategy, close and structure landmark deals, and serve as an internal authority on how the Financial Services landscape intersects with Forter's AI-powered fraud and identity platform. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Analytics to shape Forter's go-to-market positioning and translate partner needs into product requirements. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a seasoned partnerships leader who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and wants to leave a clear mark on one of fintech's fastest-growing companies. What You'll Be Doing Strategic Leadership & Vision Own and evolve Forter's end-to-end partnership strategy for PSPs, issuing banks, and broader financial institutions — translating company objectives into a disciplined, measurable BD plan with clear pipeline and revenue targets. Act as the internal subject-matter expert on the payments and Financial Services landscape; brief GTM leadership on emerging trends, competitive shifts, and white-space opportunities. Define and