Join a high impact financial solutions provider committed to providing choice, insight, and access to our Veteran community. Our client builds user-focused digital products that allow consumers to make informed decisions that can lead to long-term financial stability. By partnering with reputable lenders and leveraging cutting-edge technology, our client plays a key role in helping people improve their financial well-being and escape cycles of debt. As the Director of Partnerships, you will drive business development efforts and establish strong relationships with lenders or debt relief partners to secure lower interest rates and reach more favorable repayment terms.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in driving business development, experience working within the personal loan and debt consolidation space with a network ready to hit the ground running and have experience working with nonprofits and/or charities either personally or professionally. Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Position: Director of Partnerships

Compensation: $150K-$170K + 20% bonus

Location: Fully remote with 75% travel. Home base of Chicago Preferred!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build and Manage Relationships: Develop direct relationships with key partners in the financial services space, focusing on personal loan providers, credit counseling and non-commercial charity partners (e.g., DAV, veteran-focused organizations).
• Drive Negotiations: Work closely with lenders to negotiate favorable terms, maximizing commercial opportunities.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with charity partners to develop tools and services for free, helping veterans and others in need access updated resources.
• Brand Promotion: Represent CPC Marketing at key industry conferences and events to drive brand awareness and generate new business opportunities.
• Partnership Strategy: Work with cross-functional teams and Not For Profit partners to design and implement a community-focused program that highlights CPC’s mission and impact

Requirements:

• Has an established network in the personal finance/lending industry (existing connections within lenders like OneMain Financial, SoFi, Avant, National Debt Relief is required)
• Has at least 7 years of experience in business development, with 2-3 years focused specifically on the personal finance sector.
• Is results-oriented, with a proven track record of successfully negotiating partnerships and managing key business relationships.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit, able to operate with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Experience in, or an understanding of performance marketing is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits:

• Fully paid medical, 80% paid for dependents, dental, 4% 401K match, Unlimited PTO, Relocation assistance available

MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.