Merchant Acquisition Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Merchant Acquisition Specialist (Fintech): Driving the growth of digital financial solutions by identifying and onboarding SMEs to the platform with an accent on strategic negotiations and partnership development. Focus on managing the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle, from initial lead generation to successful merchant integration.

Location: Must be based in the Philippines (National Capital Region)

Company

A fast-growing fintech company focused on providing fair and accessible digital lending solutions in the Philippines, backed by global investment.

What you will do

• Identify and target potential SME partners aligned with company business goals.
• Lead end-to-end acquisition processes including prospecting, presentation, and contract negotiation.
• Manage merchant onboarding to ensure seamless platform integration.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships to drive ongoing partner engagement.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, operations, and risk teams to optimize merchant value.
• Track acquisition metrics, pipeline progression, and market insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in sales, business development, or merchant partnerships.
• Previous experience in fintech, banking, or payments is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and office productivity software such as Google Workspace.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting growth targets.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a promising international fintech entity.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced professional environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge consumer-centric financial product development.
• Contribution to a mission-driven organization promoting financial inclusion.