Business Development Manager ( Korean Speaker)
Description
About the role
We are looking for a Korean-speaking Business Development Manager to grow and manage our B2B
client base in the fintech space. You will own the full sales cycle with Korean corporate clients, from
first contact to signed contract and ongoing account growth.
This role is based in our Kuala Lumpur office and works closely with product, compliance and
operations teams across the region.
(This Role Required Relocate To KL, Malaysia)
Key responsibilities
• Identify, prospect and win new B2B clients, with a focus on Korean companies and Korea-linked
businesses in Southeast Asia
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, needs analysis, solution pitching, proposals, pricing
negotiation and closing
• Present fintech solutions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, driving retention, upsell and
cross-sell
• Act as the main point of contact for Korean clients, coordinating with product, compliance,
onboarding and operations teams
• Support client onboarding, including KYB/KYC documentation, in line with regulatory requirements
• Track market trends, competitor activity and regulatory changes in the Korean and SEA fintech
markets
• Keep the CRM up to date and report on pipeline, forecasts and revenue against targets
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and client meetings, with occasional travel
to Korea and within the region
Requirements
• Fluent in Korean (spoken and written) – this is a must
• Professional proficiency in English
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field
• At least 5 years of B2B business development, sales or account management experience, ideally
in fintech, payments, banking or financial services
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles and solution selling to corporate clients
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with CRM tools and sales reporting
• Willing to relocate to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and travel when required
Nice to have
• An existing network of Korean corporate clients or partners
• Knowledge of payment regulations and licensing in Korea or Southeast Asia
What we offer
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission
• Relocation support to Kuala Lumpur, including employment pass sponsorship [details to be
confirmed]
• Medical and insurance coverage
• Annual leave and public holidays in line with Malaysian employment law
• A fast-growing fintech environment with regional exposure and room for career growth