Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Execution

Job overview

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Execution is a remote role at Sallie Mae. Compensation is not specified in the posting. This position supports the Strategic Partnerships business, including programmatic loan sales, private credit arrangements, and related funding structures. The role focuses on applying expertise in ABS structuring and securitization to support loan funding activities. It involves financial modeling, transaction execution, and maintaining a working understanding of student loan program regulations to ensure accurate and compliant structures.

What you'll do

• Participate in the structuring and execution of loan sale and partnership transactions, ensuring compliance with market, rating agency, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor ongoing investor and partner reporting for strategic partnerships, including monthly performance and projected cash flow reporting.
• Develop and apply sound assumptions, structure complex funding transactions, and interpret model results to support funding decisions.
• Develop, manage, and grow relationships with strategic loan partners, private credit investors, banks, and other capital providers.
• Own the Strategic Partnerships operating cadence by preparing executive-ready materials for periodic updates.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting inputs, variance analysis, and business case development for Strategic Partnerships loan volumes, fee revenue, and funding economics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

remote

full-time

day shift

sallie mae

strategic partnerships

structured finance

capital markets

financial modeling

securitization

loan sales

private credit

abs

analytical

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, generous PTO, 401k with match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Why this role

High-impact role involving complex structured finance and capital markets transactions with cross-functional exposure.

About the employer

Sallie Mae is hiring for this role. Industry: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Sector: 23.