Senior Partnerships Manager, Middle East - Dubai-based (Relocation Provided)

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 270 team members. Join us as a Senior Partnerships Manager in Dubai!The Role Working remotely with our global teams from your home office in the MEA region, where you will support the Partnerships Senior Director in deploying major initiatives with existing loyalty partners. This includes collaboration with Ascenda’s team of Partnership Managers, Marketing and Communications professionals, and you will play a pivotal role in growing Ascenda’s brand in the MEA market. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take end-to-end responsibility for driving forward a thriving technology business in a buzzing market. This role is based in Dubai. Relocation support will be provided.Your Impact

• Manage Ascenda’s existing portfolio of loyalty partners to contribute to incremental growth in revenue and engagement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, scalability, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the wider commercial team by providing insights and recommendations to influence product strategies and enterprise decisions effectively.
• Support the Partnerships Senior Director in exploring new business development partnership opportunities across the MEA region
• Assist in the effective onboarding of new Partners into the Ascenda ecosystem by developing win-win commercials, negotiating contracts, facilitating launches, and designing new digital customer experiences & marketing campaigns catering to the market
• Support in the ideation, planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across online and offline channels
• Ensure each partnership achieves business plan objectives, including revenue and cost forecasts
• Measure and analyze the performance of Ascenda’s partnerships and marketing campaigns, develop insights and advise clients on options to improve performance
• Participate in business reviews with the Partnerships Senior Director and senior management teams both internally and externally
• Establish account plans, financial forecast and operating plan to support the program

Who You Are

• 6+ years of experience in B2B partnerships, account management and/or marketing.
• Experience within fintech / airline / hotel / loyalty is a big plus
• Excellent communications skills to manage both external and internal stakeholders, including presentations to senior management and C-level
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and influential leadership style that drives high performance, fosters innovation and engenders a positive team culture
• People management skills, the ability to lead and manage a strong team
• Strong marketing and analytical skills to lead teams in developing and executing joint campaigns with partners
• Commercial, marketing, technical and analytical acumen
• Ability to navigate and work fluidly within a fast-paced and changing work environment is a must
• Frequent travel to meet partners and prospects face-to-face
• Strong alignment with Ascenda’s core values of growth mindset, hands-on ownership, supportive collaboration, and radical simplicity.

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 Partnerships Manager. 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
• Medical insurance coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Travel perks & Employee rewards