Senior Manager, Growth and Partnerships at Ascenda

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Growth, Partnerships, Manager

Industry

Software Development

Description

Great to Meet You! We are Ascenda Ascenda powers the growth of leading financial services brands worldwide with premium rewards programs that differentiate their products, drive profitable customer behaviors, and create sustained engagement. We are behind the world-class rewards propositions of major banks and fintechs around the globe, including brands like American Express, Capital One, Brex, Robinhood, Ramp, HSBC, Virgin Money (Australia), SMBC (Japan), ICBC (China), Bradesco (Brazil), ANZ (Australia), HDFC (India) and many others. We are a thriving global Loyalty-as-a-Service company and are experiencing rapid expansion. Join our dynamic team contributing to the execution of our business strategies as we strive for hypergrowth. Our team spans 20 cities worldwide, with dual headquarters in Singapore and New York, totalling over 200 team members. The Role: Senior Manager, Growth and Partnerships As Senior Manager, Growth & Partnerships, you will be the commercial architect for a new product offering. This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of Product, Sales, and Strategy. Your mission is to take a nascent product concept and turn it into a scalable market reality. You will help to design the commercial models, identify "first-mover" partners, and lead the execution of pilots that validate our product-market fit. You aren’t just selling a finished product; you are co-creating the business case with our clients to prove that this new offering drives transformative value. This is a senior, execution-focused role requiring a blend of analytical rigor, commercial creativity, and the ability to move fluidly between high-level strategy and granular deal structuring. Your impact * Contribute to the design of the commercial model, value proposition, and GTM approach for a new-to-market product offering. * Work directly with Financial Services clients to ideate, launch, and manage pilots that validate product–market fit through early market entries. * Support the build and management of merchant partnerships, developing the commercial business cases, incentives, and operating models that make them viable. * Partner with Sales to identify high-value prospects and build the economic modeling required to ensure partnerships are scalable and commercially viable. * Bridge the gap between leadership’s vision and the Product team’s roadmap by surfacing real-world market signals and performance insights. * Establish an internal "Centre of Excellence" for new product developments, ensuring the organization is aligned and can replicate successful launches across markets. Who You Are * 7-10 years of experience in growth, partnerships, or commercial strategy, ideally within Financial Services, Fintech, Payments, or Management Consulting. * You understand unit economics and can build complex financial models to support new business cases from scratch. * You are comfortable with ambiguity and have a proven track record of taking products from "0 to 1" without heavy support infrastructure. * You can navigate complex internal stakeholders (Product, Legal, Finance) and external banking executives with equal ease. * You track performance meticulously, using insights from early pilots to iterate on the product motion and enable scale across clients and markets. * You possess the ability to translate strategic direction into clear execution plans and high-quality materials that drive internal and external alignment. * You are a structured thinker and communicator who presents ideas in a simple, actionable manner * You thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and operate with high ownership and accountability Why Join Ascenda? Ascenda offers the unique opportunity to lead in LaaS, shaping the future of rewards programs. You'll be part of an environment that prizes groundbreaking ideas and their execution. We provide unparalleled career growth opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment, complemented by a competitive compensation package that recognizes your impact. Ascenda is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Join us on our mission to power the growth of the financial services industry by making loyalty simple and rewarding for everyone, everywhere. Ready to Drive Innovation With Premium Rewards? Apply now to become the Senior Manager, Growth & Partnerships. Together, we'll redefine growth for financial services. We have a rewarding working place that provides a: * High growth environment & exponential career development * Mobile & flexible work environment * WFH office equipment allowance * 401K program with company match * Comprehensive Paternal Leave * Medical insurance coverage * Competitive compensation * Ascenda Employee rewards Ascenda is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We thank you for your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The salary range for this position is between $115,000-$150,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

Responsibilities

This role focuses on driving growth initiatives and managing strategic partnerships for the organization. The senior manager will be responsible for developing and executing plans to expand market reach and foster key business relationships.