Account Manager

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a commercially minded Key Accounts Manager to lead strategic client relationships in the digital payments space on a 12-month contract. You will collaborate with senior executives to drive growth and ensure delivery across Malaysia.

You'll bring 5+ years in account management or payments, with strong analytical, financial, and project-management skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, to inform market insights and business reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in account management, business development, banking, fintech, or payments.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience with market insights, planning, and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior account executives to manage strategic client relationships across Malaysia.
• Support account planning, prepare market insights, and track performance.
• Identify and progress growth opportunities across payments and value-added services.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of client initiatives.
• Prepare client presentations, business reviews, and meeting follow-ups.
• Maintain pipeline data and governance records.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Financial acumen

Deal analysis

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Key Accounts Manager - Digital Payments | Kuala Lumpur

If you're a commercially minded relationship-builder with a passion for the payments space, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Our client is a globally recognised leader in digital payments, seeking a driven Account Manager to join their Key Accounts team on a 12-month contract, based in Kuala Lumpur.

Why Apply?

This is more than an account management role. You'll work at the heart of the payments ecosystem, gaining real exposure across consumer payments, commercial and money movement solutions, and value-added services - collaborating with experienced professionals to deepen strategic client relationships and drive measurable commercial outcomes.

The Role

A client-facing position where your contribution makes a real difference. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with senior account executives to manage and develop strategic client relationships across Malaysia
• Supporting account planning, preparing market insights, and tracking commercial performance
• Identifying and progressing growth opportunities across payments and value-added services
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of client initiatives
• Preparing client presentations, business reviews, and meeting follow-ups
• Maintaining accurate pipeline data, performance reports, and governance records

What We're Looking For

You'll bring a sharp commercial mindset and a collaborative approach to everything you do. The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience in account management, business development, banking, fintech, or payments
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience in business case preparation or deal analysis
• A solid understanding of the payments landscape, with exposure to cards, banking, or fintech preferred
• Confidence in building credible relationships and communicating clearly at all levels
• Strong analytical and project management skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• A proactive, curious mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment