Partnership Associate

People Systems Consultancy; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social impact organization is seeking a Partnership Associate in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves building and managing partnerships to drive economic outcomes for underserved communities. Responsibilities include negotiating deals and collaborating across banking and fintech ecosystems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and strong relationship-building skills. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various employee perks to foster a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Medical benefits

EPF and SOCSO provided

Hybrid working environment

Free parking

Travel and mobile allowances

Casual work culture

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in partnerships, consulting, business development, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently, move fast, and close loops.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full ecosystem partnership lifecycle.
• Pitch, negotiate, and close partnerships.
• Collaborate with partners on collaterals to achieve targets.

Skills

Strong communication

Picturing and pitching skills

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (any relevant field)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Build high-impact partnerships. Create new markets. Change lives.

People Systems Consultancy (PSC) is a leading regional organisation turning underserved communities into bankable, income-generating micro-entreprises across Southeast Asia. We are looking for a Partnership Associate who thrives in relationship-building, deal-making, and ecosystem development with banks, fintechs, insurers, and corporates to unlock new customer segments while delivering measurable social and economic outcomes.

About the Job

As a Partnership Associate, you are a front-line growth driver for PSC. You will identify, secure, and manage partners that bring products or services from funding, financial products, digital tools, and business solutions into our ecosystem, directly improving the income, resilience, and financial inclusion of tens of thousands of micro-entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. You will be both a relationship builder and a commercial closer, working across markets in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Own the full ecosystem partnership lifecycle, including sourcing and engaging ecosystem partners across banking, fintech, insurance, healthcare, e-commerce, digital solutions, and SME services in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
• Pitch, negotiate, and close partnerships that drive revenue, product adoption, and ecosystem growth.
• Work with project, marketing, and technology teams to onboard and activate partner solutions for beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with partners on collaterals and communications to achieve mutually agreed targets for referrals and other metrics.
• Develop and deploy partner collaterals and campaigns to drive referrals and user conversions.
• Support tech integration so partner offerings are visible, usable, and commercially effective in PSC platforms.
• Track partner performance, conversions, and revenue.
• Continuously map new ecosystem trends and partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (any relevant field)
• 1-2 years of experience in partnerships, consulting, business development, or related fields
• Strong communication, pitching, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, move fast, and close loops
• Commercial mindset with interest in fintech, inclusion, and impact-driven business
• Solid analytical and follow-up discipline
• Own transport and laptop
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and other basic design tools
• Fluent English (additional languages are a plus)

Why PSC

This is not just another corporate job. At PSC, you will work on real deals that change real lives, while building a strong commercial career.

Perks of Working With Us

• Permanent role in a fast-growing regional organisation
• Medical benefits provided
• EPF and SOCSO provided
• Hybrid working environment
• Free parking
• Travel and mobile allowances
• Casual work culture

About Us

People Systems Consultancy is a multi-national company that works to increase the income and financial capacity of marginalized communities, micro-entrepreneurs, and SMEs. Since 2005, we have focused on poverty eradication and digital and financial inclusion. We have impacted over 114,000 people across ASEAN. We envision expanding to 2.5 million people in the next 10 years by integrating technology and partnerships.

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