Vice President, Partnerships & Alliances

What you'll do:

• Define and execute Ridgeline's partnership strategy across technology, market data, custodian, implementation, and operational partners.
• Build and scale a partner program with clear governance, operating processes, and KPIs for partner performance and business impact.
• Lead partnership and commercial negotiations for market data, implementation, and technology agreements, working with Legal and Finance.

What we look for:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, business development, or ecosystem leadership, ideally within enterprise SaaS or financial technology.
• Hands-on experience running a partner program, including governance, KPIs, and operating processes.
• Proven success developing and executing partnership strategies that drive business growth and competitive differentiation.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in investment management, including asset managers and front-, middle-, and back-office workflows.
• Familiarity with market data licensing, usage rights, and vendor agreements.
• Experience building implementation or services partner programs that expand delivery capacity.