Head of Partner Activation

Copenhagen, Denmark

Join Saxo Bank as the Head of Partner Activation, a newly established role leading a dynamic department dedicated to boosting the effectiveness of our Institutional Sales organization. This pivotal position will drive partner activation efforts through structured communication, events, and training, ensuring seamless integration and utilization of technology to improve partner end-client experiences.

The position will refer to the COO of Saxo Institutional and is placed in Saxo’s Group Commercial organisation. Saxo Institutional is responsible for delivering a world class Partner experience from across nine different offices to financial institutions in multiple jurisdictions. Joining Saxo Institutional is a great opportunity to be part of a truly global, passionate, performance driven and commercially minded organization.

If you are passionate about fostering strong partnerships and driving improvements, we invite you to lead our team in this exciting new venture.

In this role, you will be responsible for facing off against many different stakeholders, including employees at our Partners, the Institutional Sales organization, and many other Saxo employees that assist in delivering an improved experience to the clients of our Partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Partner Activation Specialists to deliver exceptional end-client experiences and enable existing and new Partners to realise their full growth potential
• Organize and execute activation events for existing partners, focusing on industry-relevant topics and developments in Saxo’s solutions and services.
• Provide pre-sales support for partner activation, collaborating with Sales to identify and evaluate activation initiatives during Partner Go to Market Analysis.
• Drive data analysis on partner funnel conversion rates, identifying pain points and leveraging data-driven decision-making for activation opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and commercialization of changes impacting partner end-client experiences.
• Oversee the inclusion of new operational campaign developments in partner collaborations and commercialize valuable local campaigns and initiatives.
• Secure relevant Saxo SME resources to support partner initiatives through advisory functions or practice sharing.
• Coordinate and oversee acceleration projects with partners, ensuring effective delivery and monitoring of efforts, and evaluate outcomes to refine strategies for future collaborations.

Candidate profile:

The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership experience in partner activation or a related field, with a strong track record of driving successful partner engagement and business improvements. Experience in B2C marketing is advantageous. An understanding of market trends, conversion drivers, and the financial services industry is beneficial. The candidate should have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to leverage data to identify opportunities and make informed decisions. The ability to work collaboratively across global and local teams, combined with a strategic mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving, is crucial. A passion for delivering timely, relevant, and engaging experiences that drive partner and end-client success is also important. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our Partner Activation efforts, we encourage you to apply and be part of Saxo Bank’s journey to empower our partners to get curious people invested in the world.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

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