Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships & Growth

About the role

A leading organization is seeking a commercially driven national executive to lead strategic partnerships, investor attraction, business origination, and growth initiatives. The role requires an established network across corporate, banking, investment and public‑sector ecosystems, and a strong record of converting relationships into high‑value opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business‑development, investor‑attraction and strategic‑partnership plans.
• Build trusted relationships with C‑suite executives, major corporates, financial institutions, family offices and institutional investors.
• Originate, qualify and advance strategic investment and commercial opportunities.
• Lead senior‑level negotiations and coordinate internal stakeholders throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
• Identify market trends, priority sectors and partnership opportunities that support sustainable growth.
• Represent the organization at executive meetings, investor engagements, conferences and industry forums.
• Establish clear pipeline, conversion and relationship‑management disciplines.

Required profile

• National leadership profile with strong knowledge of the local business and institutional environment.
• Current or former Executive Director, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking, Head of Institutional Coverage, Head of Branches or comparable senior commercial leader.
• Background in corporate banking, institutional banking, investment banking coverage or strategic business‑development.
• Established executive network and strong credibility with senior decision‑makers.
• Commercially astute, persuasive and comfortable operating in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience with significant senior leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in business origination, strategic relationships and complex negotiations.
• Experience leading teams and working across functions to deliver measurable outcomes.