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PlaidPlaidSan Francisco, CA

AI Partner Development - GTM Pod

Drives AI partnerships and deals for Plaid's GTM team, identifying opportunities with AI companies, structuring commercial agreements, and collaborating cross-functionally with product/engineering. Requires 7-10+ years in partnerships or BD, with AI/fintech interest.

186k – 304k
On-site7+ YOEPartnerships

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own Plaid’s approach to AI partnerships including driving the initial strategy, owning cross-functional stakeholder management, and full-stack deal execution
  • Identify new AI-native partners and use cases for Plaid
  • Own and drive AI-related deals across partnerships
  • Identify, structure, and execute industry-first AI partnerships
  • Responsible for defining commercial structures, working with Engineering, Product, Design, and Commercial to unlock new technical requirements, and partnership structuring and execution
  • Develop POVs on: AI trends, Competitive landscape, Emerging partner needs
  • Support cross-functional GTM initiatives (marketing, enablement, events)
  • Contribute to building and scaling the AI GTM Pod

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or corporate development
  • Proven ability to drive deals and manage external relationships
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity and build from 0→1
  • Interest in AI and emerging technologies

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with AI companies or developer/API platforms
  • Background in fintech or financial infrastructure
  • Startup or high-growth environment experience

Compensation

Target base salary: $186,000/year to $244,800/year in Zone 1 (San Francisco / New York City / Seattle). Excludes commission, equity, and benefits.

Skills

AIFintechPartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentDeal ExecutionStakeholder ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyMarketingEnablementDeveloper Platforms

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