Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.

Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

About the Role

As the Channel Partnerships Manager (MY/SG), you will build and scale a high-velocity channel partner network to drive SME acquisition and revenue growth in Malaysia and Singapore. Your primary focus will be hunting for new partners and managing relationships to build a strong, scalable customer pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Acquisition & Management: Identify, scout, onboard, and manage channel partners at scale, serving as their primary point of contact for all things Instarem.

Co-Selling & Lead Generation: Collaborate with partners on joint-acquisition strategies, co-selling initiatives, and localized campaigns to drive high-value SME leads.

Partner Enablement & Performance: Empower partners through structured training, co-marketing collateral, joint events, and regular performance reviews (including routine on-site visits and Quarterly Business Reviews).

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal Sales, Marketing, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure seamless partner operations and align channel programs with broader business objectives.

Product & Process Optimization: Gather partner feedback and market insights to champion product, service, and operational enhancements internally.

Requirements

Experience: 3-7 years of proven success in sales, business development, channel management, or partnerships within the Fintech, Banking, or Financial Services industries.

Commercial Drive: A natural "hunter" with a track record of identifying new revenue opportunities and driving high-velocity channel sales.

Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the SME business landscape and corporate payment flows, with a primary focus on the Malaysian market.

Established Network: An active network of potential partners across key SME and mid-market verticals, including Wholesale & Trade, Retail & E-commerce, Professional Services, and Travel organizations or industry associations. Preferably having ready contacts that can be immediately leveraged.

Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills with fluency in English, Mandarin, and Malay to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across both regions.

What we offer at Nium

We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work.

We Care: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).

We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.

We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities. Check out CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024.

We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!

We Thrive With Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

For more detailed region-specific benefits: https://www.nium.com/careers#careers-perks

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