--- title: 'Strategic Partnerships Manager at Fora Financial' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/strategic-partnerships-manager-fora-financial-remote-x2vk6z8dmtbx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Strategic Partnerships Manager at Fora Financial - **Company:** Fora Financial - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2025-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forafinancial/jobs/4037814009 ## Job description What You’ll Do as a Strategic Partnerships Manager: - Acquire new strategic & referral partners and their clients by closing Junior Debt facilities ranging from $100k to $3m+ - Identify & forge new partnerships & alliances; attend events, research, A/B testing, & creative outreach - Manage inbound prospective partnership requests, qualify and conduct due diligence - Engage actively in industry events, conferences and forums to strengthen Fora’s reach and brand - Maintain and expand existing relationships across Fora's partner network - Work directly with Fora’s leaders to evolve Fora’s capital product offerings and business processes - Collaborate with UW, Marketing & Customer Success to execute strategic business initiatives What We’re Looking For: - 3+ years in sales or business development; financial services and/or commercial lending, a current network of referral partners is a strong plus! - Demonstrated track record to self-generate & close transactions – a true “hunter” - Financial literacy and fluency – able to interpret and leverage financial statements - Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and listening skills with an approach focused on win-win outcomes - Astute sense of urgency with a partner first mentality - Humility & altruism; showcase vulnerability to support personal and team growth - Comfort establishing relationships remotely via zoom, phone and email - Ability to work independently and multi-task without supervision - Ability to travel to markets and sales meetings as appropriate, 15-30% Compensation & Perks: - Attractive company subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision plans with leading insurance providers - 401K Plan with Company Match - Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees - Generous Time Off Plan Including Rollover Vacation Days - Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending - Hybrid or remote working model - Base Salary + Commission Plan. Targeted OTE up to $210K+ Fora Financial is a leading provider of flexible financing to US businesses. Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 55,000 businesses nationwide approaching $5 billion of capital distributed for purposes ranging from operating expenses to managing cash flow gaps to facilitating business expansion, and much more. Leveraging our proprietary technology, Fora Financial delivers capital via a streamlined process that can be completed in as little as 24 hours, compared to the weeks or even months it usually takes for a business to receive a bank loan. Over the past seventeen years, Fora Financial has grown from two founders in a small Manhattan workspace to a company of nearly 200 employees. Fora Financial prides itself on being a partner-centric organization, offering a customized funding approach, collaborating with our small-business customers to understand their needs in a dynamic and ever-changing economic environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, growth potential, and a casual yet professional work environment. While we work very hard, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We enjoy a family-like camaraderie that fosters a passion for success in each Fora Financial Team member. If this sounds like an environment you would be passionate to work in – apply now! Fora Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. Fora Financial provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application process, please contact fora.recruiting@forafinancial.com. ## About Fora Financial ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Fora Financial provides fast, flexible working capital and financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (PE-backed; majority stake held by Palladium Equity Partners) - **Headquarters**: New York, NY (Midtown) and Miami, FL (Downtown) – dual headquarters. - **Founded**: 2008 (originally as Paramount Merchant Funding; rebranded to Fora Financial in 2015) - **Founders**: Jared Feldman (CEO) and Dan Smith (Co-Founder & Board Member) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Alternative small-business lending / Fintech - **Target customers**: Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) across 49 states (B2B) - **Mission statement**: "To provide funding to small businesses, so that they can grow and succeed." ## Products & Services - **Business Term Loan**: Fixed-term financing up to $1.5 million with approval decisions in as little as 4 hours and terms up to 18 months. - **Revenue Advance**: A flexible advance based on future revenue with daily or weekly payments; no hard credit pull. - **Line of Credit**: Revolving credit facility for ongoing working capital needs. - **Equipment Financing**: Funding specifically for purchasing business equipment. - **SBA Loan**: Government-backed small business loans offered through partner network. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Over $5 billion in total capital provided to more than 55,000 small businesses since 2008 (as of latest 2024 update) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - Palladium Equity Partners (majority equity stake) - Celtic Bank (strategic partnership for commercial financing) - Multiple asset-backed securitizations (e.g., $130 million ABS in 2024) and revolving credit facilities (e.g., $200 million facility) - **Growth Signals**: - Expanded to Miami with a new Downtown office in 2024 - 100% year-over-year growth since inception (historical claim) - Headcount of nearly 200 employees, with active hiring in accounting, business development, risk/analytics, strategic partnerships, and technology - Successfully completed SOC 2 Type II examination ## Competitive Advantages - **Speed & Accessibility**: Approval decisions in as little as 4 hours with funding within 24 hours; no hard credit pulls - **Proven Track Record**: Over $5 billion lent, 55,000+ businesses served, operating since 2008 - **Technology Platform**: Proprietary platform for faster, more accurate lending decisions, especially for traditionally hard-to-fund applicants - **Diverse Product Suite**: Offers term loans, revenue advances, lines of credit, equipment financing, and SBA loans – covering most small-business capital needs - **Capital Strength**: Multiple securitizations and credit facilities demonstrate strong access to capital markets ## Strategic Focus - **Continued capital expansion** through asset-backed securitizations and new credit facilities - **Geographic diversification** with a growing Miami presence alongside the New York headquarters - **Technology modernization** under CTO Michael Chiang, with open roles for VP of Data & AI and VP of Product - **Partnership growth** via strategic relationships like the Celtic Bank collaboration ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Casual-yet-professional environment with a "family-like camaraderie"; core values include Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Approachability - **Work Model**: Hybrid home/office model emphasizing work-life balance; some roles are fully remote (e.g., Strategic Partnerships Manager, VP of Data and AI, VP of Product) - **Perks & Benefits**: - Competitive salaries, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with matching, flexible spending accounts, gym reimbursement, generous time off - Daily breakfasts and snacks, weekly catered lunches, relaxed dress code, happy hours in the "Chill Lounge", game room (NY), on-site fitness center (Miami) - **Locations**: Midtown New York (1385 Broadway) and Downtown Miami (333 SE Second Avenue) – both in vibrant, amenity-rich neighborhoods - **Growth**: Small team sizes promoting open communication; clear advancement opportunities; nearly 200 employees and growing ## Sources 1. [forafinancial.com](https://www.forafinancial.com/about-us/) 2. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forafinancial) 3. [forafinancial.com/careers](https://www.forafinancial.com/about-us/careers/) 4. [forafinancial.com/leadership](https://www.forafinancial.com/about-us/leadership/) 5. 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