Partnership Officer

Employment Opportunities

Longhorn Associates Limited is a financial institution, registered with and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission Zambia (SEC), the Pensions and Insurance Authority Zambia (PIA) and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). The Company is also a member of the Capital Markets Association of Zambia (CMAZ) and the Zambia Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF). It provides a wide range of financing and investment products and services to both retail and institutional clients. Some of the firm’s key offerings include Pension Fund management and Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), which comprise various funds such as gratuity funds, education funds, fixed income funds, multi-asset funds, and equity funds, among others. The firm also provides stock and securities trading, as well as investment advisory services. Longhorn has established itself as a platform for financial transformation, delivering sustainable returns while remaining responsive to the evolving capital markets.

We are seeking talented, experienced, and self-driven individuals to contribute to our continued growth and delivery of innovative financing and investment solutions.

Partnership Officer – (2)

Reports to: Partnership Manager

Job Purpose

The Partnership Officer will provide support in the implementation of partnership and business development initiatives by identifying potential partnership opportunities, coordinating partner engagement and onboarding activities, supporting product and market development, and monitoring partnership performance. The role contributes to maintaining effective partner relationships, gathering market intelligence and supporting promotional and business development activities to facilitate sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

i. Support the implementation of partnership and business development strategies, plans and initiatives aligned with organisational objectives. ii. Research and identify potential partners, support partner assessment and due diligence, and coordinate onboarding and activation processes. iii. Maintain regular engagement with partners, clients and stakeholders, providing timely support and escalating issues requiring management attention. iv. Research and document new business and partnership opportunities and support the preparation of proposals, presentations and partnership briefs. v. Gather partner and customer insights and collaborate with relevant internal teams to support the development and enhancement of products and services. vi. Conduct market research, competitor monitoring and data collection to provide insights on market trends, customer needs and potential partnership opportunities. vii. Collect and analyse partnership performance information against agreed targets, service standards and key performance indicators, and prepare periodic reports. viii. Support partnership-related marketing campaigns, exhibitions, events and promotional activities to increase partner engagement and market visibility. ix. Maintain accurate partnership records, agreements, databases and reports, and support monitoring of partnership-related budgets and expenditure.

x. Capture and analyse partner and customer feedback, coordinate the resolution of complaints and service issues, and recommend improvements to strengthen partner relationships and business outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Minimum of three (03) years of relevant experience

Competencies and Attributes

• Business Development and Sales
• Customer/client relationship management
• Product knowledge and sales enablement
• Market intelligence
• Analytical Report writing
• Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word & Excel
• Collaboration Tools – Teams, Zoom and other similar tools

Applications Submissions

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in one pdf file to email address: jobs@longhorn-associates.com addressed to The Hiring Manager by Friday, October 9, 2026.

The application should also include a motivation statement/covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in the role, their strategic value proposition, and how their experience and capabilities would contribute to achieving the objectives of the position.

Our remuneration package is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience and the requirements of the role.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Apply by emailing: jobs@longhorn-associates.com