Channel Partnerships Manager - Greater China Region

Nium, Global Leader in Payments

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 (GCR), you will build and scale a high-velocity channel partner network to drive SME acquisition and revenue growth in the Greater China Region. 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 Servicesindustries.

• 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 Hong Kong and China cross-border businesses.

• Established Network: A well-developed network within the B2B import/exportand regional trade ecosystem. Preferably having ready professional relationships that can be immediately leveraged.

• Communication:Exceptional relationship-building skills with fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarinto effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across both regions internally and externally.