Company Background
We are representing our client, a new start-up in Malaysia that operates a Loan-Matching Platform, in their search for a Partnerships & Business Development Manager
Job Responsibilities :
- Independently prospect, engage and secure partnership agreements with Malaysian banks and licensed money-lenders, to integrate with the company platform
- Build the pipeline of institutional partner leads, develop business cases, negotiate terms, close deals, and onboard partners to live-status
- Manage end-to-end partner lifecycle : from engagement to onboarding to activation to growth and retention
- Work cross‐functionally with product, operations, marketing, compliance teams to ensure seamless partner integration and performance
- Set and monitor partner KPIs (loan flow volumes, partner growth, partner satisfaction metrics) and deliver results against targets
- Represent the company at industry events, build the brand in the finance / lending ecosystem, and maintain high credibility with partner stakeholders
- Continuously map the Malaysian banking and licensed-lender ecosystem, identify new opportunities and competitive threats, and advise senior management on strategic partnership growth
Job Requirements
Diploma or Degree in any related fieldsMinimum 5 years of business development or strategic partnerships experience in financial services / fintech in Malaysia (or comparable market)Demonstrable track record of closing partnerships or collaborations with Malaysian banks and / or licensed money‐lendersEstablished network of senior decision-makers (VP / Head Partnerships / BD) in Malaysian banks or licensed money-lendersCommercial and strategic thinking : understands business models, financial metrics, partner economics, and regulatory / compliance context in banking / lendingExcellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, especially at institutional levelStrong communication skills in English and Mandarin / CantoneseOther info :
Competitive base salary + performance-based commission tied to partner acquisition and partner growth targetsMedical & Health Coverage is providedWork Arrangement - Staff may work remotely or in office based on business needs and supervisor approvalQualified and interested candidates may apply online or email your updated resume to siti@talentrecruit.com.my
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.