Loyalty Partnerships Manager

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

Source and develop new partnership opportunities across global travel providers

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

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