Role Overview

We are seeking a business development professional with strong commercial acumen and excellent interpersonal skills to establish, negotiate, and maintain key partnerships within the local financial ecosystem.

You will act as Vantage's ecosystem connector in the local market—leveraging deep industry understanding, resource integration, and strategic collaboration to drive long-term brand growth and influence in the financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain partnerships with local financial service providers, KOLs, industry associations, and leading media to build a sustainable ecosystem network
Lead business negotiations, and drive the design, execution, and delivery of partnership initiatives
Conduct regular market and policy analysis to identify partnership opportunities and provide strategic recommendations
Collaborate with internal business teams to integrate resources and maximize value from partnerships
Represent the company at industry events to enhance brand presence and professional image in the local financial sector

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above
Either: 5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or key account management within the financial industry (e.g. banking, securities, insurance, payments, fintech), with an existing network in the sector
OR
10+ years of overall work experience, including at least 3 years in brand/strategy/business roles at large companies with a strong intention to transition into the financial industry
Proficiency in Mandarin is required for this role to support communication with Mandarin-speaking clients/partners in China/Taiwan markets. Proficiency in additional regional languages is an advantage
High emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal insight, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural collaboration ability

Preferred Qualifications

Existing partnerships or resources with leading financial institutions, government bodies, or industry associations
Experience in cross-border finance, digital payments, or enterprise services
Proven track record in building regional partnership ecosystems from scratch or leading complex negotiations

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package (base salary + performance bonus)
Comprehensive benefits package
Open career development pathways and cross-functional opportunities
Direct exposure to top-tier industry resources and strong growth potential

Senior Business Development Manager (Financial Ecosystem)