Job description for Southeast Asia Market Launch at Starpago
We’re Hiring | Southeast Asia Market Launch Manager – 东南亚市场落地经理
We are looking for an experienced Market Launch Manager to drive our localization strategy, partnership development, and ecosystem expansion across Southeast Asia.
This role requires strong knowledge of local market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and payment ecosystems, with the ability to build strategic local resources, support compliance initiatives, and establish a strong competitive presence in target markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct in-depth market research across target markets, including customer demand, regulatory policies, competitive landscape, business opportunities, and potential risks
* Develop and execute market-entry and localization strategies while identifying and integrating key local resources
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with local banks, financial institutions, industry associations, and other key partners
* Coordinate with regulatory authorities, legal counsel, and other external stakeholders to support local compliance initiatives
* Support local licensing and financial qualification initiatives and establish partnerships with leading industry players
* Build a strong local partner and resource network to support business expansion
* Deliver ongoing market analysis and strategic insights to strengthen the team’s understanding of local markets
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree or above; finance, economics, marketing, international business, or a related field is preferred
* At least 3 years of experience in payments, fintech, banking, e-wallets, or related financial services
* Strong understanding of Southeast Asian markets, including local banking partnership structures and clearing and settlement processes
* Proven experience in international business development, market expansion, or local market entry; 0-to-1 market launch experience is highly preferred
* Existing relationships with local banks, financial institutions, or relevant industry partners are highly preferred
* Fluent English is required; Bahasa Indonesia, Urdu, or other relevant regional languages are a plus
* Strong business negotiation, resource integration, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Market Coverage: Southeast Asia
Function: Market Expansion / Payments / Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-time
Interested in building payment and fintech partnerships across Southeast Asia?
