Partnership Manager (FinTech) role based in Kuala Lumpur

Your new company

You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of fintech innovation, payments, and digital financial services. With a strong presence in regulatory reporting, e-money, and SaaS platforms, this organisation is committed to driving growth through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology.

Your new role

As a Partnership Manager, you will lead the development and execution of strategic partnerships across banks, fintechs, regulators, merchants, and technology providers. You will be responsible for sourcing and evaluating potential partners, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring seamless implementation with cross-functional teams. Beyond deal-making, you will nurture existing relationships to maximise value, engage with regulatory bodies, and represent the organisation in industry forums. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will directly influence the organisation's growth trajectory.

What makes this role stand out:

Strategic Alliances, Not Cold Sales - Build long-term, high-value partnerships focused on collaboration and enablement.
Shape the Future of Digital Finance - Drive initiatives that influence how e-wallets, payments, and regtech ecosystems evolve.
High-Level Stakeholder Engagement - Work directly with senior decision-makers across financial institutions, regulators, and technology providers.

What you'll need to succeed

A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
At least 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy within fintech, payments, banking, SaaS, or digital financial services
Proven success in structuring and negotiating commercial deals with diverse stakeholders
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to build business cases and assess risks
Technical literacy in API integrations, compliance, and product requirements
Excellent project management, communication, and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Established connections within the fintech ecosystem will be an advantage

What you'll get in return

Successful candidates will benefit from competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and professional growth in a dynamic, international environment-supported by a collaborative team culture and access to cutting-edge platforms and insights.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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