About PayerMax

PayerMax is a leading global fintech company rooted in emerging markets. It is committed to delivering professional, omni-method global payment solutions — including global acquiring, payout, and collections — providing merchants with a safer, more convenient one-stop payment experience. Leveraging years of experience in emerging markets, PayerMax continues to expand its global footprint, breaking down geographical and currency barriers, and maximizing growth beyond borders.

Key Responsibility

Design and execute the banking and FI partnership strategy across APAC
Establish and nurture relationships with major banks, financial institutions, card acquiring partners, and other strategic ecosystem players
Own the full partnership lifecycle: sourcing, evaluation, commercial negotiation, due diligence, onboarding, technical integration, and ongoing performance management Cross-Functional Execution
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance/AML, Risk, Treasury, and Operations teams to deliver partnerships and products on time and within scope
Drive internal alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities and operate with influence in a dynamic environment Channel Strategy & Risk Management
Develop sophisticated channel management and volume allocation frameworks, optimizing transaction routing based on cost, capacity, regulatory risk, geography, and operational performance
Conduct thorough counterparty and channel risk assessments; design and implement mitigation strategies
Provide senior leadership with actionable market intelligence, competitive insights, and channel related risk reporting Market Intelligence & Innovation
Monitor emerging trends across payments, cards, banking-as-a-service (BaaS), and embedded finance infrastructure Identify whitespace opportunities for new product offerings, geographic corridors, and strategic alliances

Required Qualifications

Education & experience

At least 6-8 years of progressive experience in tier 1 banks or leading fintech platforms, with a focus on transaction banking, financial institutions coverage, cards acquiring and payments
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or relevant industry required
Proven track record of originating, structuring, and closing complex banking/FI/card acquiring partnerships that delivered measurable business impact
Deep domain expertise in banking products, cards acquiring, cross-border payments infrastructure, and modern banking technology stacks

Technical & Domain Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of payment APIs, SWIFT standards, ISO 20022, and real time payment systems
Solid understanding of virtual account architecture, multi-currency settlement flows, and liquidity management
Deep expertise in card acquiring lifecycle operations—including authorization, settlement, disputes, and card scheme compliance.

Network & Relationships

Establish and expand senior-level banking and card acquirer network in Singapore, Hong Kong and APAC region
Demonstrated ability to open doors and build trust with key executives and decision-makers at financial institutions and card acquirer partners

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication skills
Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and a bias toward execution
Ability to drive outcomes across cross-functional teams without formal authority
Fluent in English (written and verbal); proficiency in Mandarin is a distinct advantage

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Manager