Eliot Heilpern
London,Hertfordshire
Summary
Accomplished head of partnerships and fintech specialist with extensive experience in international client relationship banking. Proven track record in payments fintech and regulated financial services, achieving significant portfolio growth and revenue generation through strategic partnerships. Expertise in cross-border payments, regulatory frameworks, and fostering trust-based ecosystems across US, UK, EMEA, and APAC markets. Strong leadership in stakeholder engagement and innovation, committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes and advancing fintech presence in global markets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Partnerships & Financial Institutions
Parthenon Communications
2018.01 - Current
- Founded the Consultancy advising Fintechs, Corporates & FIs on client relationship management, global payments, risk policy, regulation, cash management, product management, and partnership strategy
- Achieved and secured multiple international fintech and FI mandates, optimising payment flows and partnership structures to unlock large scale revenue opportunities for clients
- Supported go-to-market strategies focussing on: customer adoption, engagement, and balanced growth
- Focussed on go-to-market strategies that increased customer adoption by 30% and drove double-digit revenue growth across priority segments
- Contractual Relationships involving:
- Successfully implemented US Correspondent Bank relationship re: UK Fintech USD CHIPS Clearing connectivity for Nasdaq IPO
- Established UK Payments Industry Network Group and 'Thought Leadership Forum' for member banks in UK; EU; Nordics
- Oversaw Correspondent Banking & Network Management 'Payment Nostro Account' initiative re: SWIFT MT COV 202 for consolidation across UK & Nordic markets
- Advisory Payments Consultancy
CEO UK
International NGO. UN & UNICEF Affiliate
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Appointed to the international charity to enhance UK operational management resulting in a clearer internal communication of objectives, a heightened strategic approach, and better focus from a re-motivated team.
- Delivered £1.6m donor revenue through leadership of UK operations.
VP & Global Client Relationship Manager (EMEA)
Bank of New York Mellon
2006.01 - 2016.01
- Led major global FI and corporate relationships across UK, Ireland, and EMEA, managing portfolios exceeding $300m.
- Achieved $25m portfolio growth through strategic development and partnership diversification.
- Implemented cross-sell initiatives delivering $5m in incremental revenue while strengthening compliance integrity.
- Oversaw regulatory transition projects under SEPA, PSD, and FCA frameworks, ensuring best practice in governance.
- Achieved implementation GBP and Euro Clearing Centres.
Education
Business Administration - Regulatory Leadership & Public Policy, Payments Compliance & AML
Thames Valley University
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Partnership Management
- Business Development
- Revenue Generation
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Legal
- Regulation
- Treasury
- Global Markets
- UK Payments Regulation
- UK FCA requirements
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Correspondent Banking
- Network Management
- Fintech
- Digital Banking
- Crypto
- Fiat
- Public Speaking
- Thought Leadership
- Client relationship management
- Partnership strategy
Custom Section
- Successful implementation of US Bank Relationship supporting Fintech US Nasdaq IPO
- Advisor to fintech start-ups on payments, compliance, and banking connectivity
- Presenter and contributor to UK and EU payment industry forums
- Structured win-win commercial arrangements balancing customer value, revenue generation, partner incentives, and long-term client retention
- Worked closely with product, legal, marketing, and operations teams ensuring partnerships translated into live usage; and valued customer outcomes
- Supported go-to-market strategies focused on customer adoption, engagement, and balance growth
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliotcharlesheilpern4672a5/
Affiliations
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Transformation Leaders. Com
Hobbies and Interests
- Theatre
- History of Hollywood
- Chess
- Good Restaurants
- Keep-Fit
Timeline
Head of Partnerships & Financial Institutions
Parthenon Communications
2018.01 - Current
CEO UK
International NGO. UN & UNICEF Affiliate
2016.01 - 2018.01
VP & Global Client Relationship Manager (EMEA)
Bank of New York Mellon
2006.01 - 2016.01
Business Administration - Regulatory Leadership & Public Policy, Payments Compliance & AML
Thames Valley University