Senior Manager, Acquiring Partnerships & Payments

blaseek; Taguig; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

blaseek is seeking an Acquiring Partnerships Senior Manager to lead and grow our acquiring and payments network relationships across the Philippines. The role requires strategic leadership and hands‑on execution in card acquiring, payment schemes, and alternative payment acceptance.

You will manage end‑to‑end partnership lifecycles, collaborate with Legal/Compliance/Product/Operations, and represent blaseek at industry events to expand networks and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial services or payments industry.
• 4+ years in card acquiring or scheme management.
• Experience with Visa, Mastercard, and local acquirers.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Familiar with compliance and onboarding for global networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships with card schemes, third‑party acquirers, and financial institutions to expand payment acceptance and acquiring capabilities.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of partnerships—from business development and contract negotiation to onboarding, performance management, and renewal.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Operations to meet regulatory, contractual, and service delivery standards.
• Launch and optimize new acquiring products, merchant payment solutions, and alternative payment methods (APMs).
• Monitor and analyze partner performance metrics, ensuring revenue growth and service‑level compliance.
• Represent the organization in industry events, card scheme discussions, and partnership forums to strengthen brand presence and expand networks.
• Identify opportunities for new payment corridors and cross‑border acquiring initiatives.
• Maintain executive‑level relationships with key decision‑makers at banks, acquirers, and payment networks.

Skills

Payments industry experience

Card acquiring

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic partnerships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

MBA preferred

Job description

blaseek is seeking an Acquiring Partnerships Senior Manager to lead and grow our acquiring and payments network relationships across the Philippines. The role requires strategic leadership and hands‑on execution in card acquiring, payment schemes, and alternative payment acceptance.

You will manage end‑to‑end partnership lifecycles, collaborate with Legal/Compliance/Product/Operations, and represent blaseek at industry events to expand networks and drive revenue growth.