Partnerships Associate (Payments)

M-DAQ Global; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

M-DAQ Global is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate, Partnerships to drive regional business development across Southeast Asia and beyond. You will identify, onboard, and manage relationships with banking partners, payment providers, and strategic vendors powering M-DAQ's cross-border payments infrastructure.

You’ll collaborate with senior partnerships leads, support proposals and onboarding workflows, and help expand partner networks across SG, HK, MY, TH, and beyond.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or related client-facing roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of drafting professional materials.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and project coordination skills.
• Able to work cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Ops and Product teams.

Responsibilities

• Support partner identification, outreach, and relationship management across banking, payments, and fintech ecosystems.
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, term sheets, and pitch materials.
• Coordinate onboarding workflows with internal Legal, Compliance and Product teams to bring new partners live.
• Track partner documentation, contracts, and correspondence; conduct market research for new opportunities.
• Prepare internal briefing notes and status updates for leadership; assist with regulatory documentation as needed.
• Attend partner meetings and calls; manage follow-ups and action items.

Skills

Business development

Partnerships

Account management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Economics

Job description

M-DAQ Global is a pioneering fintech group specialising in foreign exchange (FX) and payment solutions that facilitate seamless cross-border transactions for businesses worldwide. Its proprietary technology delivers FX clarity, certainty, and payment mobility through a single API, empowering large enterprises and SMEs to manage global trade and FX exposure with confidence.

Headquartered in Singapore with an expanding presence across ASEAN and 7 countries and territories, M-DAQ Global provides a comprehensive suite of FX, collections, and payment solutions. This includes AI-enabled onboarding, compliance, and enhanced risk management solutions, enabling businesses to transact across borders with ease amidst evolving needs.

Our employee experience and growth have also been recognised through industry and workplace accolades, including:

• The Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026
• The Straits Times Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026
• Tech in Asia Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies 2026
• Employee Experience Awards - Best Hybrid Work Model

For more information, please visit: www.m-daq.com.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Associate/Senior Associate, Partnerships to support our regional business development efforts across Southeast Asia and beyond. You’ll work closely with senior partnerships leads to identify, onboard, and manage relationships with banking partners, payment providers, and strategic vendors that power M-DAQ's cross-border payments infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support partner identification, outreach, and relationship management across banking, payments, and fintech ecosystems
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, commercial term sheets, and pitch materials
• Coordinate onboarding workflows with internal Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to bring new partners live
• Track and maintain partner documentation, contracts, and correspondenceConduct market and competitor research to identify new partnership opportunities across target jurisdictions (SG, HK, MY, TH, PH, and beyond)
• Prepare internal briefing notes and status updates for leadership
• Support regulatory and compliance documentation tied to partner onboarding where needed
• Attend partner meetings and calls, taking ownership of follow-ups and action items

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in business development, partnerships, account management, or a related client-facing/commercial role (fintech, payments, or financial services experience a strong plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting professional correspondence and internal materials
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Ops, and Product teams
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple workstreams at once
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Fluency in English required; Mandarin or another regional language a plus for cross-border coverage

Good to Have

• Exposure to payments, FX, or cross-border settlement products
• Familiarity with regulatory/compliance documentation processes
• Prior experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑jurisdictional environment

Why Us?

• Be part of a mission to create a World without Currency Borders
• Work alongside collaborative and diverse regional teams
• Gain exposure to cross-border payments, FX solutions, and global fintech innovation
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and take ownership in a fast‑growing company
• Flexible hybrid work environment with a people‑oriented culture
• Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits