Loyalty Partnerships Manager
Taekus · United States
Taekus is a profitable fintech and travel startup building a next-generation premium banking and rewards ecosystem for affluent customers. With $120M+ in annual revenue and $4B+ 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
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
Help develop new partnership opportunities across global travel providers
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 $4B+ 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