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Global Partnerships - APAC Head

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
The role of Global Partnerships - APAC Head leads a high performing team of 10. This role is pivotal in developing strategic partnerships to drive business growth across the APAC region.
  • Regional leadership scope
  • High‑growth fintech environment

About Our Client

A fast‑growing global fintech player specialising in digital payments and merchant-focused financial infrastructure. The company is recognised for its innovative technology, strong compliance culture, and footprint across emerging and high-growth markets. Talented leaders join for the chance to shape expansion strategy, influence global product offerings, and build high‑impact partnerships across APAC.

Job Description

Working closely with the co-CEO, this is a senior regional leadership role responsible for driving the APAC partnership strategy, expanding local payment capabilities, and leading market localisation initiatives across key countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead regional and local expansion of strategic partners including payment institutions, banks, wallets, acquirers, and broader ecosystem players.
  • Negotiate high‑value, long-term commercial agreements to strengthen local payment capabilities and optimise cost efficiency.
  • Build a structured partner governance framework ensuring sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships and performance oversight.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless integration and go‑live of new partnership initiatives.
  • Define localisation strategy for priority APAC markets in alignment with global business objectives.
  • Influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to accelerate business rollout across the region.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Global Partnerships - APAC Head should have:

  • 15+ years' experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or related partnership/channel management.
  • Deep familiarity with cross‑border payment ecosystems and regulatory frameworks across APAC.
  • Strong network of payment institutions, banks, and local ecosystem players across the region.
  • Proven track record managing global or large multicultural teams.
  • Strong executive‑level negotiation and stakeholder management experience.
  • This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders in Mainland China; therefore, fluency in both professional Mandarin and English is essential.
  • Exposure to product-led partnership models and local infrastructure build-outs.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-moving, culturally diverse work settings.



What's on Offer

This position offers the rare opportunity to shape partnership infrastructure at regional scale while influencing the company's global expansion roadmap. It is ideal for a senior leader motivated by complex APAC market dynamics, autonomy, and the chance to build what "best-in-class" looks like for a rapidly scaling fintech.

Contact
Tania Mustafa ((Lic No: R1330528 /EA no: 18C9065)
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6963276
Phone number
+65 6643 9747

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tania Mustafa ((Lic No: R1330528 /EA no: 18C9065)
Consultant contact
+65 6643 9747
Job Reference
JN-032026-6963276

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.