Full-Time

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Posted on 9/4/2025

Fora Financial

Fora Financial

201-500 employees

Direct lender offering small business financing

Compensation Overview

$200k/yr

+ Commission

Remote in USA

Remote

Hybrid or remote working model; ability to travel to markets and sales meetings as appropriate, 15-30%.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 3+ years in sales or business development; financial services and/or commercial lending
  • 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%
Responsibilities
  • Acquire new strategic & referral partners and their clients by closing Junior Debt facilities ranging from $100k to $3m+
  • Identify & forge new partnerships & alliances; pursue via in person 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 & brand
  • Maintain and expand existing relationships across Fora's partner network
  • Work directly with Fora’s leaders to evolve Fora’s capital product offerings & business processes
  • Collaborate with UW, Marketing & Customer Success to execute strategic business initiatives
Desired Qualifications
  • a current network of referral partners is a strong plus!

Fora Financial provides flexible working capital to small and medium-sized businesses through small business loans, revenue advances, and lines of credit. These products work by offering up to $1.5 million in funding with repayment structures tied to either fixed terms or a percentage of daily sales, allowing for faster approvals and funding than traditional banks. The company distinguishes itself by serving businesses with lower credit scores and using a soft credit pull during the application process to protect the applicant's credit rating. Its goal is to simplify the funding process for entrepreneurs by providing accessible capital that supports business expansion and cash flow management.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$126.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 17.1% origination growth in 2025 supports nearly 6,000 businesses.
  • $200MM ATLAS SP and TPG facility expands lending capacity.
  • Thryv partnership embeds financing in SMB software marketplaces.

What critics are saying

  • CFPB 2025 rules tighten MCA underwriting, cutting volume 30%.
  • Kaneshie AI platform doubles approval speed, erodes market share.
  • Thryv integrates Lendio in Q1 2026, diverts 40% of leads.

What makes Fora Financial unique

  • Fora Financial approves funding in 4 hours using soft credit pulls.
  • Revenue advances repay via fixed percentage of gross receipts.
  • Provides up to $1.5M working capital without usage restrictions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Generous Time Off Plan

Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Apr 27th, 2026
Landscaping firm secures $750K to shift from residential to commercial contracts

A landscaping company generating $10 million in annual revenue has secured $750,000 in funding from Fora Financial to support its shift from residential projects to larger municipal and commercial contracts. The transition created liquidity challenges as upfront costs for bigger jobs outpaced existing cash flow. After encountering delays with traditional bank financing, the 15-year-old company returned to Fora Financial, with whom it had previously worked. Initially seeking $250,000, the business secured a 12-month financing package three times larger after learning it could reduce capital costs through early repayment. The funding enabled the company to hire additional staff and purchase materials for multi-million-dollar contracts. The business is now targeting over 50% year-over-year growth and is on track for its strongest quarterly performance in early 2024.

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Dec 11th, 2024
Fora Financial Secures New $200MM Credit Facility with ATLAS SP Partners and TPG Angelo Gordon

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Sep 12th, 2024
Fora Financial Announces $126.9 Million Securitization

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