Head of Strategic Partnerships (Commercial Banks & MTOs)

Tyson Jay; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a well-connected individual to lead the expansion of strategic partnerships in the fintech sector. This role involves developing partnerships with banks and payment providers to scale adoption of a payment infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic partnerships, with proven negotiation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic partnerships or enterprise sales.
• Experience in fintech, payments, or banking sectors.
• In-depth understanding of cross-border payments.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnership strategies for onboarding new financial institutions.
• Lead engagement from partner identification to onboarding.
• Manage commercial terms to ensure revenue growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA

Job description

About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a commercially astute and well-connected individual to lead the expansion of strategic partnerships across the financial ecosystem. This role is focused on scaling adoption of our payment infrastructure by establishing strong collaborations with commercial banks, payment providers, and remittance operators.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of partnership strategies to onboard new financial institutions and payment operators

• Lead end-to-end engagement from partner identification, due diligence, and negotiation to successful onboarding

• Manage commercial terms including pricing and rebates to ensure sustainable revenue growth and cost efficiency

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior stakeholders at partner organizations

• Monitor industry trends and regulatory shifts to inform and adapt partnership strategies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support partner integration and ensure alignment with technical and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or enterprise sales within the payments, fintech, or banking sector

• Demonstrated track record in building partnerships with financial institutions, PSPs, or remittance companies

• In-depth understanding of cross-border payments and remittance ecosystems

• Strong negotiation skills and experience handling complex commercial agreements

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a proactive and results-driven mindset

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, target-driven environments

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field; MBA is a plus

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