Partnerships Manager APAC

Wise; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development budget

Job summary

Wise in Singapore is seeking an ambitious Partnerships Manager to accelerate growth across APAC by building and scaling collaborations that connect customers with international money needs.

You will own end-to-end partnership lifecycle, negotiate with partners, and work with brand, growth, legal and product teams to launch campaigns and optimise performance.

Qualifications

• Proven partnership success across APAC markets.
• Commercial acumen and ability to structure and close diverse deals.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong relationship building across external and internal partners.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the APAC partnership strategy across consumer partnerships, focused on helping internationally‑minded customers discover and use Wise.
• Own, optimise and grow partnership verticals with full autonomy in collaboration with the global team.
• Identify and prioritise high‑intent customer segments, including international students, working holiday travellers, group travel communities, relocation and migration customers.
• Build market‑level partnership plans that align with regional growth priorities and business objectives.
• Forecast partnership impact and prioritise opportunities based on customer acquisition, volume and long‑term value.

Skills

Partnerships

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Data analysis

APAC experience

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Partnerships Manager to join our Strategic Partnerships team in Singapore. The role focuses on accelerating growth across APAC by building and scaling partnerships that connect us with customers who have international money needs. Personal adoption of Wise in APAC markets is the main goal.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning
  • Define and execute the APAC partnership strategy across consumer partnerships, focused on helping internationally‑minded customers discover and use Wise.
  • Own, optimise and grow partnership verticals with full autonomy in collaboration with the global team.
  • Identify and prioritise high‑intent customer segments, including international students, working holiday travellers, group travel communities, relocation and migration customers.
  • Build market‑level partnership plans that align with regional growth priorities and business objectives.
  • Forecast partnership impact and prioritise opportunities based on customer acquisition, volume and long‑term value.
• Sourcing, Negotiation & Execution
  • Prospect, qualify and develop relationships with potential partners across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and broader APAC markets.
  • Own the full partnership lifecycle from outreach and discovery through to negotiation, contracting, launch and optimisation.
  • Structure commercial agreements that create value for both Wise and our partners.
  • Build scalable partnership frameworks that can be replicated across markets and partner categories.
• Go‑To‑Market & Execution
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end launch of partnership campaigns, working closely with brand, regional growth, legal and product teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Performance & Optimisation
  • Define and track key performance indicators for each partnership, including metrics across the funnel that drive measurable growth.
  • Use data to identify performance trends, opportunities and challenges, turning insights into actions that improve results.
  • Maintain and nurture long‑term relationships with existing partners, identifying opportunities for expansion, renewal, and increased investment based on proven results.
• Regional Collaboration
  • Act as the local partnerships expert within APAC.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across regional marketing, growth, product and strategy teams.
  • Share market insights and partnership learnings that help shape future regional and global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven partnership success across APAC markets.
• Commercial acumen and ability to structure and close diverse deals.
• Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution capability.
• Strong relationship building across external and internal partners.
• Strong analytical mindset and data‑driven decision making.
• Culturally adaptable and comfortable operating in multiple countries.
• Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity and delivers outcomes.
• Results‑oriented with a track record of meeting ambitious targets.
• AI‑curious and willing to integrate emerging technologies.
• Mission‑driven and intrinsically motivated by Wise’s purpose.

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience in FinTech, Payments or Financial Services.
• Experience in travel, student, migration, relocation or international consumer businesses.
• Experience using AI and analytical tools.
• Fluency in an Asian language.
• Experience working in high‑growth technology companies.

What’s in it for you?

This role offers the chance to define and drive Wise’s strategic partnerships across APAC. You will work on diverse verticals, have autonomy to design partnership strategies, and will receive a company‑funded personal development budget. The team culture is supportive, inclusive, and values diversity.