Manager, Technology & Software Alliances

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Senior level
Fintech • Software
We deliver end-to-end risk and compliance solutions through our software and domain expertise.
The Role
Build and grow strategic technology and software partnerships that generate pipeline and revenue. Identify and activate partners, develop joint go-to-market strategies, drive co-selling and referrals, establish executive relationships, coordinate with sales and technical teams, lead partner enablement and marketing programs, and manage partner performance, pipeline, business reviews, and integration adoption.
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Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.
In 2026, DFIN was named #1 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® by Best Practice Institute. We have also been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Place to Work for six years, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.
Summary:
DFIN is seeking a Manager, Technology & Software Alliances to build and grow strategic partnerships across the enterprise software ecosystem. This highly commercial role is responsible for turning technology relationships and integrations into differentiated solutions, new customer opportunities, and measurable revenue growth.
You will identify and activate new partners, expand existing relationships, and develop joint go-to-market strategies across ERP, financial close and reporting, audit and compliance, cloud, AI, data, workflow, and other complementary technology platforms.
Working closely with DFIN Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success, Legal, and Revenue Operations, you will connect partner strategy with field execution to generate partner-sourced and influenced pipeline and revenue.
Responsibilities:
  • Identify, recruit, activate, and grow strategic technology and software partners aligned with DFIN's growth strategy.
  • Develop and execute joint business plans, go-to-market strategies, value propositions, and sales plays with priority partners.
  • Build executive-level relationships across partner sales, alliances, product, and technical organizations.
  • Drive partner-sourced and influenced pipeline through account mapping, referrals, co-selling, and coordinated deal execution.
  • Connect DFIN sellers and partner field teams around priority accounts, customer opportunities, and joint solutions.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate strategic integrations into differentiated customer value and repeatable sales motions.
  • Lead partner enablement and field activation, including training, messaging, sales resources, and opportunity engagement.
  • Partner with Marketing to execute joint campaigns, webinars, events, and demand-generation programs.
  • Manage partner pipeline, business reviews, performance reporting, and growth plans.
  • Measure results across pipeline, revenue, partner activation, co-sell opportunities, and integration adoption.

Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in software, SaaS, technology sales, strategic alliances, channel sales, business development, or related partner roles.
  • Proven success building and growing partnerships that generate measurable pipeline and revenue.
  • Experience developing joint go-to-market strategies, account plans, co-sell motions, and partner enablement programs.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise software sales and complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
  • Ability to build credibility and influence across executive, sales, product, and technical stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial judgment, negotiation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
  • Self-directed, results-oriented approach with a strong bias for action.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Ability to travel as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building partnerships across ERP, financial close and reporting, audit and compliance, cloud, AI, workflow, or adjacent enterprise software.
  • Experience working with ISVs, ERP providers, cloud platforms, systems integrators, VARs, or other SaaS ecosystem partners.
  • Working knowledge of APIs and software integrations, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into customer and commercial value.
  • Experience with referral, co-sell, reseller, marketplace, OEM, or integration partnership models.

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Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in software, SaaS, technology sales, strategic alliances, channel sales, business development, or related partner roles
  • Proven success building and growing partnerships that generate measurable pipeline and revenue
  • Experience developing joint go-to-market strategies, account plans, co-sell motions, and partner enablement programs
  • Strong understanding of enterprise software sales and complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
  • Ability to build credibility and influence across executive, sales, product, and technical stakeholders
  • Strong commercial judgment, negotiation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization
  • Self-directed, results-oriented approach with a strong bias for action
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
  • Ability to travel as business needs require
  • Experience building partnerships across ERP, financial close and reporting, audit and compliance, cloud, AI, workflow, or adjacent enterprise software
  • Experience working with ISVs, ERP providers, cloud platforms, systems integrators, VARs, or other SaaS ecosystem partners
  • Working knowledge of APIs and software integrations, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into customer and commercial value
  • Experience with referral, co-sell, reseller, marketplace, OEM, or integration partnership models

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DFIN Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of $0.50 per $1 up to 6% of eligible compensation is outlined in company filings, with a possible additional discretionary match. This structure makes retirement savings a meaningful component of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO for eligible U.S. salaried employees, paid holidays and sick leave, and paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks for birth mothers and six weeks for fathers and adoptive parents) are documented. These policies can be attractive, though actual time off may depend on team and workload.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan allows eligible employees in the U.S., U.K., and Canada to buy shares at a 10% discount, alongside role-based bonus and equity programs. This ownership pathway is presented as broadly accessible through payroll deductions.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,750 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

DFIN is a leading global risk and compliance solutions company. We provide domain expertise, software and data analytics for every stage of our clients’ business and investment lifecycles. Markets fluctuate, regulations evolve, technology advances, and through it all, DFIN delivers confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter.

Why Work With Us

DFIN is shaping global markets and is an environment where you can bring your whole self to work and do your best work every day. We are a values-based culture in which you can build a rewarding career.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We operate in a fully flexible work environment. Our employees can continue to work remotely, our offices remain open and available for collaboration.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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